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SGMS Band Syllabus

South Greene Middle School Band

Syllabus 2023-2024


Class: 2nd Period- 8th Grade 3rd Period- 6th Grade 4th Period- 7th Grade


Classroom: Band Room


Contact:

  • Mr. Frederick: [email protected]
  • Ms. Bitsios: [email protected] 
  • We also use the Band App to send out important information. We will need your phone number to add you to the group.

Course Description: 

Middle school band at South Greene is designed for all students in 6th, 7th and 8th grade who have an interest in instrumental music. All grade levels will meet 5 days a week for 45 minutes. This course develops skills that will make students not only well-rounded musicians but also helps them excel in their core education classes. 


Course Materials: 

  1. Essential Elements Book 1 (6th and 7th Grade Band)
  2. Essential Elements Book 2 (8th Grade Band)
  3. 3 ring binder binder
  4. Instrument specific cleaning tools (specifics will be given to students)
  5. Pencil

Instruments:

The following instruments will be offered to all middle school students:

  • Flute
  • Clarinet
  • Alto Saxophone
  • French Horn
  • Trumpet
  • Trombone
  • Euphonium
  • Tuba
  • Percussion

We have a limited number of instruments that we own here at South Greene so it is very important that students rent their instruments from Music Doctors in Kingsport. A separate information sheet will be sent out with your students on prices and availability from Music Doctors. 



Course Objectives:

  1. Develop skills in instrumental music related to performing, analyzing, creating, and responding to music. 
  2. Develop skills in instrumental music to become successful musicians and 21st century citizens. 
  3. Demonstrate skills in instrumental music that contribute positively to culture and the school community.

Course Grading:

Grading will be broken down into 4 categories: 

  1. Exams (Both playing and written exams): 30%
  2. Assignments (Both in-class and out of class): 30%
  3. Participation: 10%
  4. Concert Attendance (1 performance per semester): 30%

Exams:

There will be both playing exams and written exams for all grade levels. The playing tests will go over things such as music fundamentals that we go through everyday as well as short excerpts from concert music. Students will receive a rubric prior to each playing test. The written exams will go over musical terms that we will learn throughout the year. These exams are designed to give me a good idea on what exactly each student needs to work on throughout the school year. These exams are designed to be stress free. 


Assignments:

We will have both in-class and take home assignments. The assignments will vary from grade level to grade level. Most, if not all, will focus on music fundamentals and minimal history research. 


Participation:

Students will be graded on having the necessary items everyday, following expectations, and actively contributing to class. I do not wish to penalize a student for missing class so I will not grade based solely on whether a student is here or not but rather are you here doing what you’re supposed to be doing when you’re supposed to do it.


Concert Attendance:

Concerts are our big end of the semester project. There will be one in December and one in May. This is what we work towards so attendance is mandatory as it affects a good portion of your grade. We want to show how your students have grown over the months so this is a great opportunity to highlight your students. Information on the dates will be given at a later time. 


Expectations:

  • Be in your assigned seat with instrument, music, and pencil no later than THREE MINUTES after the bell rings. 
  • Do not chew gum during class. 
  • Respect the facilities, equipment, and the musical abilities of your peers. 
  • Take responsibility for your behavior and performance in rehearsal. 
  • Do not leave personal belongings & food in the band room. 
  • Band Students are expected to remain in the band room during rehearsal unless otherwise directed by Mr. Frederick. Students must sign out to use the restroom or to go anywhere else in the school. 

Student and Parent Acknowledgement:

As a student musician in the South Greene Bands, I have received, read, and agree to the course requirements outlined in this syllabus. If playing on a school-owned instrument, I agree to keep it in good working order and care for it properly.


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Student Signature Date



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Parent/Guardian Signature Date