Transcript I am Mr. Espinosa

 I would like to welcome you to the
wonderful world of music. I'm looking
forward to educating your child on what
music performance has to offer both you
and your child. I look forward to meeting
you and answering any of your questions
or concerns.
I am Mr. Espinosa
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Goals:
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Subject content:
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The goals of the beginning winds and
percussion class are to introduce the
students to performing on band
instruments.
They will learn how to read and
perform music in an ensemble as well
as individually.
They will progress as musicians and
continue their musical endeavors by
auditioning for the advance band.
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The content included in the beginning
winds and percussion class is
reading and writing of melodic and
rhythmic notation, technique, posture,
musicality.
Warm-ups, individual and ensemble
playing will be exercised everyday for
consistency.
There will be weekly evaluation tests
and pop performance tests if I see fit.
Each semester the final exam will
consist of performing at a concert.
So don’t miss it!
Since this course is designed as a
year course, next semester will
consist of performing band literature
and improving as performers.
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Required materials:
An instrument-rented, purchased or
from Nobel, you may not stay in the
class without one.
Woodwind players will need to
purchase a box of reeds to start(#1
1/2 or 2 ). Kits are sold at any of the
music stores listed by Mr. Espinosa.
They contain some cork grease, a
swab, etc… for the clarinet or
saxophone. Flute will need a
cleaning cloth, metal care polishing
cloth and cleaning rod. Brass players
will need a cleaning kit which
includes valve oil, a snake and slide
grease etc… Percussion players will
need one or two pairs of 5B
drumsticks and a metronome. A
percussion bell kit can be purchased
at a music store.
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Recommended materials:
Mouthpiece for clarinets, saxophones
and brass players.
A metronome and chromatic tuner
are required second semester.
Daily Procedures
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Students must be in
their assigned seats
when the bell rings.
Once roll has been
taken, students will
grab their assigned
instrument, a music
stand and assemble
into concert formation
in 5 minutes.
Rehearse/tune
 Swab out instruments
 Put instruments away
properly
 Put music stands away
properly
 Straighten chairs
 Remain seated until Mr.
Espinosa dismisses you
Tardy policy
 Tardies will be dealt with by the current
Nobel policy.
Grading Policy
Tests
The student will be asked
to complete written tests as
well as performance test:
throughout the semester
In addition to written tests,
there will be playing tests.
During the playing test
the student will be
graded on note accuracy,
rhythmic accuracy, playing posture
and instrument position.
If students are not practicing,
it is my right to give a
24 hour notice test.
What do I do If I do poorly?
Policies on Tests
If a test is missed, it can be made up
within one week of the students' return
to class. This make up must be done on
the student's own time
(before school, during nutrition
or lunch, or after school)
not during a passing period or at the
beginning or end of class.
If the student is not satisfied with a grade,
the test can be retaken as many times
as necessary within one week to raise
that grade to a B. An "A" may only be
achieved on the initial attempt at the test.
When taking a performance test,
everyone must remain quiet. This is a
common courtesy toward your classmates.
If you are talking during a test you will
lose one full grade for every violation.
These grade losses can not be made up!
Work Habits/Cooperation
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The work habits grade includes:
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The cooperation grade includes:
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Posture, (sitting up straight, feet flat on the
floor!)
Punctuality, (getting to class on time)
Promptness in preparation for rehearsal
(getting stand, chair and instrument out in
an orderly and prompt fashion).
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The cooperation grade is based on a point
system.
I will award the students 10 points a day.
If the student has good work habits and
contributes to the progress of the rehearsal
by not talking, participating and listening to
instruction, then the student will keep the
50 points a week.
However, if the student breaks any of the
classroom rules a point will be deducted for
every offense cited.
Points will be tallied up after each grading
period and E's, S's and U's will be given
out accordingly.
Points cannot be made up! If a student is
disciplined for disrupting a rehearsal more
than once in a week, he or she will receive
a "U" cooperation for the entire grading
period.
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Grading scale and manifest
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Grading Scale:
100% to 90% = A
89% to 80 % = B
79% to 70% = C
69% to 60% = D
59% and below
is a FAIL
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Grade points: Performance Tests = 100 points
Written Tests
= 100 points
Performing Concerts = 500 points each date
TBA
Daily Participation = 50 points
Homework (Practice logs) = 20 points per
week
Classroom Rules
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You may talk only when permitted by teacher.
You may not throw objects of any kind.*
You may not eat candy, food, and chew gum or drink liquids in
the music classroom.*
You may only touch the instrument that is assigned to you.
You may only practice or perform on your instrument; No
mistreating the instruments.
You are to respect others, especially their right to learn.*
The teacher, not by the bell will dismiss you from the class.*
Be seated before the tardy bell rings.*
Come prepared to class.*
Keep the music room clean and orderly. (Straighten chairs and
put stands away)
* = Nobel School Rules
Thank You, and Welcome
Don’t forget to print out this page and
return the tear-off signed by you and your
parents. You will not be allowed to
participate in class without one!
I have read and understand the rules and expectations of Mr. Espinosa’s
music class. I will be responsible and treat my instrument with care. If it
should break, please inform Mr. Espinosa immediately so that he can
recommend what needs to be done.
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