Cedar Shoals HS Band Syllabus

Welcome to the Cedar Shoals High School Band Program and welcome back to returning members. We are so thrilled to have the opportunity to work with you. We are looking forward to continuing the traditions that have been set with the Cedar Shoals High School Band, while also striving for a standard of excellence for all students in the band program.

Director of Bands

Fine Arts Department Chair

1st period - Planning

2nd period - Concert Band - co-teacher

3rd period - Symphonic Band - assist

4th period - Wind Ensemble - lead teacher

Email - bellmcroyz@clarke.k12.ga.us

Office - 706-546-5375 ext. 21501

Google Voice - 706-363-0843

Assistant Director of Bands

1st period - Planning

2nd period - Concert Band, co-teacher

3rd period - Symphonic Band, lead teacher

4th period - Wind Ensemble, assist

Email - driskelld@clarke.k12.ga.us

Office - 706-546-5375 ext.

Google Voice - 706-389-4473

The vision of the Cedar Shoals High School Band Program is to create successful, productive members of the school community through the imparting of musical knowledge, the development of musical skills, and the fostering of strong relationships.

The mission of the Cedar Shoals High School Band Program is to develop students that are self-disciplined, self-motivated, strong musicians, and well-rounded individuals while also providing a musical education to all students, staff, and the community.

The Cedar Shoals High School Band Program strives to teach our students conceptually, allowing them to become independent musicians. This approach to teaching allows for deeper and broader thinking, on the part of students, and helps to foster a lifelong desire to learn.

The Cedar Shoals High School Band Program forms an integral part of school life. It is one of the largest and most active voluntary student organizations on campus. Its members are from a variety of backgrounds and come together to create an active, cosmopolitan group. The primary objectives of the band program are:

A. Educational - To provide a well rounded musical education and prepare students for music experiences and activities beyond high school.

B. Cultural - To foster the continued growth of the arts, especially music, in our society through the study and performance of quality music.

C. Service - To enhance certain school and community events by adding color and atmosphere.

D. Citizenship - To develop a student’s ability to function in a group, interact in a positive manner with others, and develop the ability to function as a responsible member of the community.

E. Recreational - To provide all students with the opportunity for good use of leisure time, and an emotional outlet with meaningful social experiences.

• To develop a greater appreciation for music*

• To develop INDIVIDUAL knowledge and performance growth specific to each instrument, with special attention to improving tone quality, articulation, intonation, phrasing, and other techniques*

• To develop ENSEMBLE performance awareness of musical ideas such as balance, blend, intonation, melody, and harmony

• To develop INDIVIDUAL knowledge of music theory*

• To develop discipline, responsibility, and teamwork concepts that will help to enrich our lives

*These will be the goals that we focus on the most during our virtual learning time.

• Instrument in good working order (school-owned instruments are available)
• Method book (provided)
• Computer (Laptop, Desktop, or Tablet)
• Reeds (for applicable students)
• Valve Oil (for applicable students)
• Mouthpiece (for large instruments)
• Chair (that will allow for good posture)
• Music Stand (or a table/desk that can serve as a music stand and allows good posture)

Formative Assignments: Assessments FOR Learning

• 60% of the class average
• Formative assessments include music theory drills, performance checks, and pathway checks.

Summative Assignments: Assessments OF Learning

• 20% of the course average
  
• Summative assessments include music theory tests, performance assessments, and pathway final assignments
  

Final Summative Exam

• 20% of the class average (subject to change)*

*To remain consistent with 1st semester, the grading weights will remain the same. Given the state’s decision to reduce the weight of the EOCs to .01%, the 20% Final/EOC category will remain blank. Final grades will be calculated based on the formative and summative categories.

Retake Policy

If you fail a summative assessment, an alternate form of the assessment may be retaken after a period of review/remediation. The higher score earned on the second-chance assessment is granted. There will be no retake opportunity on final exams.

DIGITAL PLATFORM CHECKLIST

Please download/join the following FREE digital platforms to be used during virtual band classes. Click the links for instructions:

• Google Classroom

• 2nd period - Class Code is: drqkvee

• 3rd period - Class Code is: a7cbihi

• 4th period - Class Code is: bbwojxy

• Zoom - Virtual Band Class Links

• 2nd period - Link

• 3rd period - Link

• 4th period - Link

• Flipgrid - Cedar Bands Grids (below)

• 2nd period (Concert Band) - Link

• 3rd period (Symphonic Band) - Link

• 4th period (Wind Ensemble) - Link

• Remind (for your cellular device; receive text reminders and for your email)

• Concert Band (2nd Period) - phone - Text @c933dd to 81010

• Symphonic Band (3rd Period) - phone - Text @6e2acg to 81010

• Wind Ensemble (4th Period) - phone - Text @28hcb2 to 81010

• Field Trip - The link for the week's classes will be posted in Google Classroom

Your Set-Up for Digital Learning

• Be sure to have a quiet place to connect with class without interruption. Remember, everyone can hear you as well as your background noise.

• Be sure your device is fully charged, and that your charger is nearby just in case.

• Connecting to the internet with an ethernet cable is ideal, but not required.

• Consider running an internet speed test and disconnecting your wi-fi from gaming systems or devices not being used during class time.

Your Microphone/Video

• Speak with your normal indoor voice.

• Headphones are recommended to help prevent an echo.

• Use your Cedar Bands virtual background. (student) - if possible

• Be sure we can see your face.

Class Participation

• Sign in 2 minutes before class begins. Remember, early is on time!

• Use your name. Unidentified attendees will not be admitted to sessions.

• Be fully dressed. Look like you are ready for learning.

• Be sure you are seated or standing (not in bed).

• Please remember to eat prior to the start of class.

• Be respectful when others are speaking.

• Be kind at all times.

• Click the ‘raise hand’ button to get the instructor’s attention.

• Use the chat to ask questions and share relevant information, not to have personal conversations.

• If you have a question, be sure to ask! We are all learning together!

**PARENTS DURING DIGITAL LEARNING: Parents are encouraged to help students get logged on in a timely manner. Parents are free to sit in on a class to help troubleshoot any technical problems students may have.

Our expectations for student behavior are clearly laid out above. We do not foresee having to implement any disciplinary action since band students tend to be our most focused, motivated, and well-behaved students. In the event of a student not meeting our behavioral expectations the consequences below will be implemented.

Consequences

1. Verbal warning

2. Phone call home

3. Office referral

4. Conference with a parent, student, teacher and administrator

Communication Protocol – All communication will happen through Google Classroom and/or our Remind app using both phone and email.

Please complete this Google Form by Friday, January 22nd.

Email: cedarbands72@gmail.com
Website: https://bit.ly/2YB5XJs
Location: 1300 Cedar Shoals Drive, Athens, GA, USA
Phone: (706) 546-5375 (21501)
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/classiccitysound