Orchestra Handbook
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Orchestra Handbook
2014/2015 Penn Manor High School Orchestra Handbook Policies, Procedures, and Guidelines for the 2014-2015 School Year Mrs. Sara R. Masten – Director PMHS Orchestra Handbook Course Description This is an elective course open to students who play a string instrument (violin, viola, cello, or double bass). Orchestra meets 3 times a cycle, days 1,3, and 5 for the entire school year. Emphasis is placed on string ensemble literature, chamber ensemble literature and standard orchestral literature. Evaluative criteria are listed in the grading portion of this handbook. Places for woodwind, brass and percussion players are determined by audition as needed. These players should not be signed up for orchestra as a course. Woodwind, brass and percussion players must be involved in either the Chorus or Band to be considered for Orchestra. Course Objectives ~Recognize and perform various musical styles and genres ~Develop skills (posture, technique, sight-reading, etc.) as an individual as well as an ensemble musician ~Read and interpret music notation ~Analyze, critique, and listen to music ~Develop ear-training skills Mission Statement As the PMHS Orchestra, we strive to inspire the lives of young people through exploration of an international repertoire of music. We seek to involve our community in our music program by creating a new and exciting outlook for orchestral music. Page 2 PMHS Orchestra Handbook 2014-2015 Officers Lavinia Hess – Senior Violin Anneli Starry – Senior Violin Davilia Sabino – Junior Violin Addie Long – Sophomore Cello Officers are selected by Mrs. Masten during the summer months prior to the current school year. Officer responsibilities include (but are not limited to) assisting the director with music (distribution/collection/filing), concert programs, bulletin boards, etc. Those wishing to be an officer must let Mrs. Masten know before the final day of school each year. 2014-2015 Section Leaders Section Leaders are determined by auditions at the beginning of the year. 2014-2015 Section Leaders will be announced immediately upon completion of auditions. Section leader duties will be discussed at the time of announcement. Page 3 PMHS Orchestra Handbook Important Dates and Events Items that are bold are mandatory performances and count as an “exam” grade toward your marking period/final grade in the course. Date Sept. 3 Sept. 8 Oct. 6 Oct. 9 Oct. 11 Nov. 3 Dec. 6 Dec. 9/10 Dec. 17 Jan. 12 Feb. 6-7 Feb. 21 March 2-7 March 9 Mar 12-14 Mar 25-28 April 1-7 April 29 May 4 May 14 May 15 May 19 June 2 June 5 Performance or Event Elementary Info Night (Need Volunteers) Booster Meeting Booster Meeting Tri-M Induction Ceremony LLMEA County Orchestra Auditions Booster Meeting PMEA District Orchestra Auditions Dec. 13 = bad weather makeup day Holiday Gigs High School Holiday Concert Booster Meeting PMEA District Orchestra Festival LLMEA County Orchestra Festival MIOSM (National Music Spirit Week) Booster Meeting PMEA Central Region Orchestra Festival PMEA State Conference & Festival Orch/Chorus Hawaii performance tour Honors B/O/C Recital Booster Meeting Elementary String Concert (need quartet) Spring Fling Lemonade Stand Orchestra/Chorus Spring Concert* Graduation (Rehearsal & Ceremony) Last Day – all music/uniforms turned in Place Time HS Auditorium HS Orch/Chorus Room HS Orch/Chorus Room Marticville MS Aud. Manhiem Township HS HS Orch/Chorus Room Dallastown HS 6:00pm 6:30pm 6:30pm 7:00pm 8:00am 6:30pm 7:00am TBA HS Auditorium HS Orch/Chorus Room TBA Manhiem Township HS n/a HS Orch/Chorus Room TBA Hershey, PA O’ahu, Hawaii HS Auditorium HS Orch/Chorus Room HS Auditorium Comet Field HS Auditorium F&M College n/a TBA 7:30pm 6:30pm TBA 8:00am n/a 6:30pm TBA TBA n/a 7:00pm 6:30pm 7:00pm 3:00pm 7:00pm 7:00pm n/a *ALL STUDENTS MUST KEEP SCHEDULES COMPLETELY OPEN FOR A DRESS REHEARSAL AFTER SCHOOL PRIOR TO THE SPRING CONCERT. THIS IS MANDATORY AND PART OF YOUR GRADE! There will be dates added for fundraisers, etc., and you will be notified ASAP. Please refer to the “PMHS Orchestra” blog on the district blog page for up-to-date info throughout the school year. (http://blogs.pennmanor.net/sricciardi/) Page 4 PMHS Orchestra Handbook Classroom Expectations Exhibit Positive and Effective Behavior in Class and on Stage Respect: • Take pride in respecting classmates, the director, and our property. • Refrain from gum chewing, disruptive talking/playing, texting, and other disruptive behaviors. • No food during orchestra rehearsal. No drinks are permitted unless they are in a sealed container. All drinks besides water should be sealed in your bag for the duration of the rehearsal. • There will be student leaders from time to time. You must show them the same respect you show the director. • Do not talk during National Anthem, announcements, or while the director is talking. • Tardiness will not be tolerated. You will be marked late if you enter after the 7:40 bell. It will show up on your attendance record, which can result in multiple detentions. Unexcused tardiness will also result in a grade deduction. Harassment: • Music is internationally understood as an art form that brings people of diverse backgrounds and opinions together. • Harassment in the orchestra program is unacceptable. We expect you to do your best to resolve simple disagreements on your own. • If it is impossible to resolve disagreements without assistance, the officers will help to find a resolution. • Serious issues that remain unresolved by the officers should then be addressed to the director. Orchestra Folders and Music: • Each member will be responsible for an orchestra folder. This folder will be used for your music the entire year. You will also be issued music throughout the year. This music should be kept in your folder and be with you in class every day. You will be charged a replacement cost for any lost or damaged music or a lost or damaged folder. Music=$2 per piece; Folder= $10 per folder • You are responsible for all contents of your folder. Please take care of it! Instrument Storage: • All violinists & violists are expected to store their instruments in an assigned locker. Mr. Reddig assigns lockers at the beginning of each year. You must provide your own lock. Cellists and Bassists are provided an unsecured storage area due to the size of their instrument. If a cellist or bassist chooses to store their personal instrument elsewhere, they must also provide their own lock. NO violinist or violist should be storing his or her instruments in any room or closet in the department. • ALL students must have a locker for their belongings. Only school-issued laptops and instrument cases are allowed in the rehearsal room. This is not only for safety, but to keep focus during the rehearsal as well. Page 5 PMHS Orchestra Handbook Grading Policy The next two pages are very important in understanding the grade you will receive. If there are any questions, please contact Mrs. Masten Participation – 30% Assignments – 20% Performances – 35% Aesthetic Enhancement – 15% Participation – 30% You will be given 10 points a week for rehearsal participation. Point loss reasons below: Unexcused tardy Eating during rehearsal Texting Missing folder and/or music Disruptive behavior Inability to follow directions Lack of participation--rehearsal/warm-ups -3 points -3 points -5 points -5 points -5 points -5 points -10 points Performances – 35% Performance Attendance – Students will receive up to 100 points per performance. Points will be deducted in the following manner: Unexcused tardy Student lacks appropriate dress Improper concert etiquette -10 points -20 points -20 points Absences – Unexcused: Work is not an excuse to miss a concert. You know the dates for these commitments well in advance. You are expected to make the proper arrangements to be in attendance. It is understood that attendance at these functions is mandatory. All work will result in an unexcused absence. An unexcused absence will result in total loss of points. Excused: Exceptions to this mandatory policy are: Religious holidays Documented illness Family emergencies approved by the school Admin. Alternate Assignment: Will be assigned on a case-by-case basis. In order to have an excused absence, you must let your director know a minimum of 1 month in advance of the concert. Failure to do so will result in total loss of points. A family emergency is the only exception to the 1 month rule. Assignments – 20% Written Work – Quizzes, tests, and essays may be utilized during any given quarter. Assignments may be administered through use of the blog or during class. Each assignment will be given a point value ranging from 10 points to 50 points. Page 6 PMHS Orchestra Handbook Aesthetic Enhancement – 15% Each student will be expected to earn 25 points for aesthetic enhancement each semester. Students are encouraged to become involved as participants and spectators at other musical or artistic events. In order to receive credit for participating in a qualifying event, the student must fill out an Aesthetic Enhancement Form. Several copies of this form can be found in the orchestra room and by the music IPC. The AE Form will detail the activity. The following is a list of aesthetic enhancement activities for which points can be earned. 1. Private Lessons – Indicate teacher and how many lessons during each quarter. (5 points per lesson; 25 points maximum per semester.) 2. Participation in an orchestra outside of school – Indicate the ensemble, and fill out a form for each performance and rehearsals related to that performance. 3. Attendance at a concert – Submit the program of the concert along with the aesthetic enhancement form. Concert must be classical in nature. Musicals will also qualify. Please see your director in advance to make sure the concert will qualify. See the wall in the piano lab for free concert opportunities. 4. Special performance for a school activity – Performing at a school event 5. Solo or Ensemble outside of school – AE Form must include description of piece of music, where it was performed, when it was performed, and whom it was performed for. 6. Concert Preparation – Help set up for or tear down after a concert. Must be outside of normal class time to qualify. (5 points per service.) 7. Audition for County or District Chorus. This will require preparation of the audition pieces and a pre-audition for your director. 8. Festival or Workshop – Participate in an approved music festival or workshop. 9. Other – Any musical experience you feel would qualify. An experience must be approved by Mrs. Masten before AE points will be given. (Points will be determined based on the type of event and involvement of the participant.) Concert Attire All members are required to follow the concert attire dress code. Failure to do so will result in a point deduction and possible dismissal from the concert. Girls: School-provided uniform (student will receive at beginning of each school year) Guys: Black dress pants, long sleeve white dress shirt, black tie, long black socks, and black dress shoes. (School is working on uniforms for the guys – tux) Both: ABSOLUTELY NO SHORTS, JEANS, LEGGINGS OR SNEAKERS!!! Longer hair should be pulled back from the face by ponytail, etc. ; Men should be groomed appropriately. Page 7 PMHS Orchestra Handbook Please refer to the “PMHS Orchestra” Blog for additional information on fundraisers, booster meetings, info, etc. Please sign the attached form and return to Mrs. Masten by Friday, September 7, 2014. Page 8 PMHS Orchestra Handbook 2014/2015 Penn Manor HS Orchestra Accountability Statement Return by Friday, September 7, 2014 Please Print: Student Name: _______________________________________ Parent Name: _________________________________________ Grade: _______________________________________________ Instrument: ___________________________________________ Please Check: ____________ I have read the entire handbook and I understand all my responsibilities and consequences for not fulfilling my commitment to the Penn Manor High School Orchestra. Please Sign: Student Signature: ___________________________________ Parent Signature: ____________________________________ Parent E-mail: _______________________________________ Always check the “PMHS Orchestra” blog Any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact Mrs. Masten @ [email protected] Page 9 PMHS Orchestra Handbook Aesthetic Enhancement Point Verification Form Name: ___________________________ Date: ________________________ Date(s) of Activity: ______________________________________________________ Type of Activity: (circle one) PRIVATE LESSON OTHER ORCHESTRA CONCERT ATTENDED SCHOOL PERFORM OUTSIDE PERFORM FESTIVAL CONCERT PREP AUDITION OTHER (describe) ___________________________________________________ Description of Activity: (if concert attended, attach a half-page critique and concert program) ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ Signature of student ___________________________________________ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Do Not Write Below Line Points Earned ________________________ Director Signature _____________________ Page 10