Orchestra Syllabus

Syllabus SPRING 2020

 

Goal
The goal of the Kennesaw Mountain High School Orchestra is to teach students to become life-long learners through music education in strings. Every student in the orchestra will experience individual progress in the following Georgia Performance Standards:

MHSBO.1 Singing, alone and with others, a varied repertoire of music
MHSBO.2 Performing on instruments, alone and with others, a varied repertoire of music
MHSBO.3 Reading and notating music
MHSBO.4 Improvising melodies, variations, and accompaniments
MHSBO.5 Composing and arranging music within specified guidelines
MHSBO.6 Listening to, analyzing, and describing music
MHSBO.7 Evaluating music and music performances
MHSBO.8 Understanding relationships between music, the other arts, and disciplines outside the arts
MHSBO.9 Understanding music in relation to history and culture

Grading Breakdown
35% Concert Music Performances (absence requires a submitted recording for a grade)
25% Daily Rehearsal Participation
20% Assessments (Playing Tests, Written Tests)
10% Enrichment/Enhancement Activities
10% Final Exam

Materials (Please label)
Instrument and bow in good working condition
Required Accessories (shoulder rest, rock stop, rosin)
Pencil with eraser
1” Black 3-ring binder
20 clear page protectors
Music (director will hand out music)

Calendar (*required performances and events are 35% of your grade)
Please mark the following dates on your calendar. More dates may be added throughout the year.
Dates are also updated on the blog.

2019 – 2020 Orchestra Schedule
*September 6th – 7th – Orchestra Camp – ALL DAY, Required
*October 8th – Fall Concert, 7PM
*October 28th – Hollywood Costume Concert, 6:30 PM (hosting McClure and Pine Mountain)
November 15th 16th – Honor Orchestra (only for students by audition)
*December 17th – Winter Concert, 7PM
*February 11th – Pre-LGPE Concert, 7PM
*March 2-4 – LGPE at North Cobb HS, times TBD
March 5-7 – All-State Orchestra in Athens, GA (only for students by audition)
May 4th – Awards Banquet and End of Year Celebration
*May 14th – Spring Orchestra Concert

Student Expectations (Daily Participation is 25% of your grade)
Students are expected to be prepared both musically and with materials in class every day. Regular attendance is crucial for success in this class. Students should be in assigned seats for attendance and announcements at the beginning of class. Students are expected to fully participate in class rehearsals, discussions, and performances. It is expected that every student will show evidence of teamwork by contributing to the group through a positive attitude, appropriate behavior, and supportive comments and actions. Students are also expected to keep phones and personal electronics away unless given permission by the director. Please respect the Fine Arts Department’s policy of no gum, food or drinks in the orchestra class or the theater.