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50% Summative Assessments Performance Skills Formal assessments that reflect the student s quality and improvement in the following areas posture, hand position, tone production, pitch control, knowledge of fingerings, range, endurance, hand coordination, ensemble playing (making adjustments and corrections listening to what others in the ensemble are playing), and dynamics. Written Assignments This grade includes mini vocabulary and rhythms assessments and any other handouts or writing assignments used for instruction. These objectives will be demonstrated through performance on his/her instrument both with the group and individually upon request. *Taken from the MCPS Program of Studies, Instrumental Music, Grades 6-8, p.2 GRADING POLICY The overall grade for your Instrumental Music Course is reported as follows: % = A 80-89% = B 70-79% = C 60-69% = D 50-59% = E Each student s grade will be based on the following: 40% Formative Assessments Demonstration of Daily Performance Objectives Students will be assigned points for demonstrating daily performance objectives. Perform and sight-read appropriate grade level music as defined by the Music Educators National Conference (MENC). Style interpret the different types of music and respond to musical directions of phrasing, dynamics, and articulations. Technique demonstrate the ability to control the instrument in the areas of range, endurance, finger dexterity, flexibility and memorized scales.Р”Сћ e. Intonation demonstrate the ability to play in tune individually and with an ensemble. Ensemble demonstrate the ability to play with precise rhythm and follow the conductor. Tone demonstrate a suitable characteristic tone or sound and blend the tone with the members of the ensemble. demonstrate proficiency of instrumental performance in the following musical areas: a. Care for a concert uniform where applicable. Meet all performance obligations listed in the school instrumental music calendar and follow the Concert Expectations outlined in this handbook. Meet individual responsibilities for care and preventative maintenance of a musical instrument and music.

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Feel free to call me at Rosa Parks or INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC OBJECTIVES The student should be able to: Follow Classroom Rehearsal Procedures as outlined in this handbook. I hope this handbook serves to answer any questions you may have about the instrumental music program.

This handbook is based on the MCPS Instrumental Music Objectives taken from the county s Program of Studies. The overall goal of the Instrumental Music Department is to create a pleasant and meaningful experience for all students, and to help prepare students for future endeavors through a well-rounded, aesthetically stimulating, and thorough, music education. We can achieve this goal only through a clear understanding of how individuals function effectively in the group. 1 Welcome to the Rosa Parks Middle School Instrumental Music Program! This handbook is designed as a resource to help students, parents and the director maintain a successful and efficient instrumental music department in the tradition of this school.

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