The Intermediate Band
The Staunton Intermediate Band is comprised of 6th Grade students from Staunton Junior High, Zion Lutheran, and St. Michael's Schools in Staunton. They study a variety of Literature designed to refine the basic music skills needed that the students learn Beginning Band. The Students meet twice a week for full band rehearsal, once a week in private lessons and give a concert at the end of each semester.
Students in Intermediate Band are exposed to classic literature written for young bands and well as literature that the students can relate to.
Students in the Intermediate Band use Accent on Achievement Book 2 as supplemental literature to be used in class and as homework. Intermediate students are required to practice two and a half hours a week as homework for class. Each student has a practice record that must turned in each week signed by a parent. Proper practicing techniques should be either 20 minuets a day for seven days a week or 30 minutes a day five days a week.
Section Lessons:
Flutes: Monday 11:30 AM
Trumpets: Tuesday 11:00 AM
Clarinets: Wednesday 11:30 AM
Low Brass: Thursday 11:00 AM
Percussion: Thursday 1:00 PM
Saxophones: Thursday 1:30 PM
Schedule:
Rehearsals are mandatory.
Lessons are mandatory.
If you forget your instrument or music you will still come to rehearsal.
A task will be performed to help you remember next time.
Practice Records are due every Thursday Band Rehearsal.
2.5 Hours = A
2.0 Hours = B
1.5 Hours = C
1.0 Hours = D
Rules of the Classroom:
Respect the teacher and any adults in the room.
Have all your materials ready before we begin to play.
Bring everything you need to class.
Come to class with a positive attitude and ready to preform.
Drink and food, especially gum are not allowed in the band room.
Materials need for each Full Band Rehearsal:
-Current music
-Music folder (if needed see Mr. Friedrich)
-Your instrument
-Pencil, no pens
Grades are based off of the following:
Attitude: 25%
Being Prepared: 25%
Practice Records: 40%
Concert: 10%
