Transcript Estancia High Instrumental Music Course Syllabus Pep Band Jazz Studio A vision for our future: Since around 1999, the Estancia High School Music Program has slowly.

Estancia High
Instrumental Music
Course Syllabus
Pep Band
Jazz Studio
A vision for our future:
Since around 1999, the Estancia High School Music
Program has slowly declined to near extinction.
Today, we have an opportunity to rebuild the program.
This rebuild must take place in the following areas to
ensure musical excellence for your young musician:
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Digital Classroom
Repaired & New instruments
More & better fit course offerings
Community engagement
Grades
Academic grades are based on the following:
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Attendance and Daily Participation
Performances
Individual Preparation
Written Assignments/Tests
25%
45%
20%
10%
**Jobs are NEVER considered an excused absence. Any conflict needs to be
cleared by the Director of the Ensemble with at least two weeks notice
before the performance. Make up project/assessment will be given to all
students that miss a performance.
Expectations
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Performances are required for all groups. A few
after or before school rehearsals and sectionals may also be
required. Individual practice for all groups is mandatory and
private lessons are highly recommended and in some
ensembles, mandatory.
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Performances should not be missed for any
reason. Unexcused performances may mean removal from
the class by the director and/or a failing academic grade.
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Individual Preparation outside of the class time
is essential and required by the University of California
and California State University schools for the “f”
requirement to ensure the students success throughout
the musical process.
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Journals or practice logs will be required at various times of the
year to validate each student’s progress and to assign an
academic grade. Various assessments will be made to determine
outside preparation grade, including but not limited to practice
records, journals, tests and other documentation.
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Punctuality and Preparedness
are vital to success in both performance ensembles and
in life. These traits are key to creating dependability and
personal responsibility. This is true of performances
and rehearsals, for every rehearsal is a performance
leading up to the culminating experience of the concert.
“Great artists are great artists because they enjoy practice as much as
performance. That is because their practices (or repetitions) are always
performances. Repetition in rehearsal is both repetition and deepening.
One must experience focused repetition in order to discover the
mysteries of the art. One must experience repetition in order to explore
the beauties of the piece. One must repeat in rehearsal in order to learn
a fundamental human condition: commitment.”
-Dr. James Jordan
Conductor of the Williamson Voices
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Eligibility
In order to retain placement in what are considered premier
ensembles or to be authorized for membership in extracurricular community ensembles, students MUST MAINTAIN
an “A” grade of at least 95% and exemplary attendance
habits. Per agreement with extra-curricular community
ensembles of the immediate area, attendance at all NHS
Performing Arts events are mandatory and take priority over
engagements of the community ensemble.
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Behavior
Students are expected to adhere to the Estancia Student Rules &
Regulations as outlined online at estancia.nmusd.us, in relation to
both behavior and academic honesty. Furthermore, students will
follow the classroom rules to maintain a positive classroom
environment.
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Classroom Rules
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Be Respectful to Yourself, others, equipment and facilities.
Be ON TIME
Always Come Prepared
No Eating or Drinking in the Instrumental Music Room or
Performing Arts Center, except for bottled water
Consequences are at the discretion
of the director.
Required Supplies
Books and sheet music will be supplied to the
student. Students should bring their
instrument, music, a pencil, and a notebook
(for class notes and handouts) to class each
day. A metronome (digital or quartz) and a
tuner are necessary for home practice. Each
student must maintain a music folder. Mark
your parts only in pencil. Please put your
name on every page. A charge will occur for
missing or damaged music.
Instruments and Equipment
The school owns some instruments. They are
available for checkout and use in school events only.
Please insure the instrument under your
homeowners’ policy or purchase a separate
insurance policy for it (information available at
Informance).
Repairs and general maintenance is the responsibility
of the student. Please refer to your Instrument
Check-out agreement for more information.
Excessive wear and tear or negligence will be the
responsibility of the student.
Lockers
Lockers are available for all students but most will
have to share. Please purchase a lock for $5.00
from the music office and use assigned lockers only.
You may only use a school provided lock. All other
locks will be removed at no liability to the
Instrumental Program.
**You must request a locker during the first class meeting. Please
anticipate your needs for the entire academic year.
Concert Dress/Uniforms
All instrumental music students are required to wear appropriate concert attire.
LADIES participating in Instrumental Music performances are required to
wear completely black, floor-length, one piece, dresses with black dress
shoes.
Spaghetti straps, halter necks, or side or back slits
are not allowed.
An approved concert dress is available for purchase from the Instrumental
Boosters (TIMB) for $72. An optional black shrug (jacket) may be purchased
for an additional $30. Fitting sessions will be announced in instrumental
music classes and at the Informance. Dresses must be ordered and paid for
at this fitting. Checks should be made payable to TIMB. Girls are
encouraged to bring their mothers or a responsible adult to the fitting to
confirm size choices. If you or your mother is available to help with the
fitting sessions, please contact Jeanne Stone at (714) 573-3978 or email:
For more information, please refer to the TIMB website
BOYS participating in the Instrumental Music performances
wear black tuxedoes or black suits with white, long-sleeved,
dress shirts, black bowties, and black shoes and socks.
If you have a Northwood High Trader Card, you can purchase a
wool tuxedo, shirt and bowtie for $99 from Suits 4U. Taxes and
hemming are extra. Suits 4U (949-830-7848) is located at 23815
El Toro Road at Rockfield in Lake Forest near the 99-Cent Store.
Trader cards can be purchased from Instrumental Boosters
(TIMB).
**Note: Please refer to the Marching Band Uniform Agreement for
specifics in that ensemble. A separate uniform will be assembled,
at a modest fee, for those enrolled in any Jazz Ensemble.
School Loop & Music Website
At times, class material will be posted online for
students to access at home. Students can find this
material on the Estancia Music website that will go
live in October.
Performance Calendar
N.B. The calendar is a work in progress. Dates and times subject to change.
Mighty Marching Eagles  Football Games:
Sept 12, 19, 26, Oct 17, 30;
The Eagle Experience  Friday, October 17 – Homecoming!
Fall/Winter Concert Series  December
Musical  TBD
Festival Concert Series  March
NMUSD Instrumental Honors Concert  TBA
Jazz Studio Live  May
Pops Concert Series  June
Contact Information
(949) 515-6525 – Mr. Nordrum: [email protected]
Music Director, Estancia High School
(949) 936 – 7259 – Mr. Fitzpatrick: [email protected]
Visual & Performing Arts Coordinator, NMUSD
www.nmusd.us/vapa/