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Visit the TeacherWeb® videos to learn about the features, modifications, and customizations available on your website. Click here to learn more. 7th and 8th Grade Syllabus small medium large Creekside Middle School 2010-2011 School Year Course Information for 7th and 8th Grade Instrumental Music Teacher: Mrs. Carina Zamora Course Description: 7th and 8th Grade Instrumental Music is an elective for students who gained experience for at least two years on their instrument. This class will cover the basics of playing as an ensemble, sight-reading music, performance etiquette, and music theory. There are four required performances per school year. Goals: In this class, students will: Demonstrate technical skills that include instrument fingerings and reading rhythms. Increase their knowledge of musical terms and symbols. Display proper concert etiquette throughout the year. Develop skills necessary to work together through rehearsals and performances. Schedule and Attendance: Creekside 7th and 8th grade music students meet on the following days: Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday before school. Students who miss music on a regular basis, but are in attendance for the remainder of the school day, will receive notices and ultimately be dismissed from class. Concert Dress Information: Students are required to obtain concert attire that consists of black pants or skirt, white dress shirt, black socks and black dress shoes. Please see Mrs. Zamora if financial assistance is needed. Music: Instrumental music students are required to have Standard of Excellence Book Two. Students will be issued a folder and sheet music for the school year. You are responsible for this folder and music for the entire school year. If a folder or piece of music is lost, a fine will be charged. The cost for one sheet of music equals $1 and $5 for the folder. Folders must be returned in good condition. Grading Policy: The following requirements will assess student grades: Performances - December 13 – Winter Concert March 2010 (Date TBA) Spaghetti Feed June 1 - Spring Concert June 16 – 8th Grade Advancement Daily Participation* Practice Sheets and Assignments Students who miss a performance without a justifiable reason will receive a lowered grade for the quarter. As this is a performance based class, there are no possible make-ups for performances. *Students are expected to remember their instrument and music on a daily basis. Students will be assessed by their daily participation. Students who continuously forget to bring their equipment to class will be asked not to perform in concerts. Teacher’s Note: I look forward to a fun and educational year at Creekside Middle School. If you have any further questions please do not hesitate to contact me. My phone number is 247-0665 x7127 and my e-mail is czamora@cv.k12.ca.us Sincerely, Carina Zamora Automatically clean input to optimize for the web. Or, would you like to view and optionally restore one of these previous versions? Password: Forgot your password?

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