WELCOME

5th and 6th grade music presentation

We are pleased that we will have your child in one of our music ensembles. Being in music will provide your child with the opportunity to play or sing in a performing group and learn fundamental musical skills.

Ensemble classes meet twice a week for 45-minutes, and have 2-4 performances during the school year. Our music ensembles are a team activity. Each member is vital to have successful performances. Students are expected to participate in all rehearsals and

scheduled

MUSIC

concerts.

PROGRAM CONTINUED

Student Select One Band
Orchestra Choir

Developing musical skills is challenging and takes time to develop.

The expectation is participate in their two years.

that students
chosen ensemble for

THIS IS A BIG DECISION AND COMMITMENT!

However, we only have a limited number of instruments.

A lot of students may choose band and orchestra

That’s why you will be asked for your choice of groups and instruments in ranking of 1st, 2nd, 3rd.

If we can’t make your first choice happen we try to make the second choice. happen.

TO ENSURE YOUR CHOSEN INSTRUMENT…

is to rent, buy, or borrow that instrument from a music store.

Make sure to put that on the sign up form.

This will ensure your student will get to play that particular instrument.

COMMITMENT
Each group has slightly different expectations.

Band and String students must bring their instrument to and from school twice a week for class.

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Students are also expected to practice at hom This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-NC       inutes, 5 days each week.

Choir students will have rehearsal recordings

to help learn their music.

COMMITMENT CONTINUED

Students are expected to attend all performances.

Each group will have performances during the school day and as well as weekday evening concerts.

Band and Strings students also participate in fundamental skills testing during the school day to measure their progress.

SCHOOL INSTRUMENT LOAN AGREEMENT

I agree to the loan of this property to my student upon condition that it is properly cared for and maintained. I further agree that said instrument is received in good working order except as noted on the reverse of this form. In the event the instrument or any accessory is damaged, lost or stolen, I agree that I am financially responsible and will be required to pay Clovis Unified School District for the full cost of repairs or replacement. The assessed value and/or damage shall be determined by Clovis Unified School District and a reputable repair agency. I further agree to return this instrument at any time upon request of the
school.

Each student in the music program will receive an effort mark on his/her quarterly report card. The mark may reflect their effort in the following categories:

Participation Preparation Progress Proficiency
Class assignments can be viewed on Q-Zangle. Report cards will have one of the following marks listed: “O” “S” “N”

ASSESSMENT POLICY

And thank you for:

Helping your student remember their instrument.

Remembering to practice each week and turn in practice logs.

Getting them to all the performances.

Reminding them to take great care of their instrument.

THANK YOU FOR COMING