Frequently Asked Questions: This page contains answers to common questions
of students and parents.
- If my child misses a lesson, what does s/he need to do?
- Can my child leave following their portion of the concert?
- What is Concert Dress for Concert Band students?
- How often should my child practice?
If my child misses a lesson, what does s/he need to do?
Students need to either schedule a time to make up the lesson,
or, if the lesson was missed due to a quiz, movie, or review in
class, s/he needs to fill out a lesson excuse form, have it
signed by the classroom teacher and submit it to Mrs. Esposito.
Please remember that unattended/unexcused lessons will result in
zeros.
Can my child leave following their portion of the concert?
No. We are working to teach your child proper concert
ettiquette. This means they are to stay for the entire concert
in order to show support for and appreciate the other musicians
who are performing.
What is Concert Dress for Concert Band students?
Concert Band dresses in all black.
Ladies: Black dress, skirt (below the knee, please), or pants and
black blouse. Shoes and stockings should also be black.
Gentlemen: Black dress pants, black button down shirt, black
socks and shoes. No jeans or sneakers please. Ties are expected
and can be colorful. Consider a John Jay blue tie and show your
school colors!!
How often should my child practice?
Ideally, every day for at least a half hour. As with any other
subject, repetition and careful study is required for progress.
Your child should be practicing scales, their lesson assignment,
and band pieces/solos. The students' performance as a group is
only as good as their individual pratice.