Homework

HOMEWORK

Students are expected to practice on a consistent basis. All band students are expected to turn in a practice record once a week. Remember, the amount of practice directly affects the grade as well as musical performance and mastery. Band rehearsals and sectionals DO NOT count as practice sessions. Private lessons DO count as practice sessions. The following grading scale will be used to determine weekly practice grades. The one lowest weekly grade will be dropped in any given quarter.

150 or more minutes	A
120 - 149 minutes	B
90 - 119 minutes	C
60 - 89 minutes	D
Less than 60 minutes	F

Students will lose 1/2 letter grade for each day a practice record is late. No credit will be given to a student who does not turn in a practice record during the calendar week in which it is due.

HELPFUL HINTS FOR SUCCESSFUL PRACTICE

Determine your goals by asking questions of yourself, such as: Are there any notes that are in a difficult range ? Are there rhythms that I’m having trouble with?
Plan the order of your practice session.
Practice difficult passages slowly.
Use a metronome.
Record your session.
Save your favorite music selection for the end of the session.
Determine what improved, what didn’t and why.
Practice a few times each week; don’t cram a week’s worth of practice into one or two sessions.

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Revised 26 May 2007

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