Skyridge Bands Syllabus
Students’ grades are calculated using the following formula every trimester:
60% daily work/assignments/tests
25% playing proficiencies
15% concerts/performances
Daily work
Grades for daily work are awarded each day. Daily work includes: warmups, scales, exercises, repertoire, and other activities that we do in class. On occasion, there may be assignments and written tests given during class.
Playing proficiencies
Students will be asked to turn in periodic playing tests via Google Classroom. Playing tests will be selected from lines in students’ band books, sheet music, as well as other sources.
Concerts and performances
Students are required to attend all concerts and performances for their entire duration. It is the student’s responsibility to inform Mr. Sanchez of a scheduling conflict as soon as possible. All performances are listed on the Skyridge Bands calendar.
Excused absences are absences that have been arranged with Mr. Sanchez at least one month ahead of time via E-Mail. If there is an emergency, illness, or extenuating circumstance that prevents a student from attending (and/or it was impossible to give notice one month in advance), parents will need to write an E-Mail to Mr. Sanchez explaining the reason for missing the performance.
Unexcused absences are absences that do not meet the above criteria.
All students who miss a concert or performance must come and see Mr. Sanchez the next day they are in school (regardless if it’s a band day or not) to schedule an appointment for their make-up test. Students will be asked to play excerpts from the concert or performance for Mr. Sanchez at an agreed upon time before school, during lunch, or after school. A concert grade will be assigned based upon the make-up test. Note: all students will have a chance to receive 100% on their make-up test.
Students who have an excused absence and fail to make an appointment with Mr. Sanchez will receive a 50% on their concert grade. Students who have an unexcused absence and fail to make an appointment with Mr. Sanchez will receive a 0% on their concert grade.
60% daily work/assignments/tests
25% playing proficiencies
15% concerts/performances
Daily work
Grades for daily work are awarded each day. Daily work includes: warmups, scales, exercises, repertoire, and other activities that we do in class. On occasion, there may be assignments and written tests given during class.
Playing proficiencies
Students will be asked to turn in periodic playing tests via Google Classroom. Playing tests will be selected from lines in students’ band books, sheet music, as well as other sources.
Concerts and performances
Students are required to attend all concerts and performances for their entire duration. It is the student’s responsibility to inform Mr. Sanchez of a scheduling conflict as soon as possible. All performances are listed on the Skyridge Bands calendar.
Excused absences are absences that have been arranged with Mr. Sanchez at least one month ahead of time via E-Mail. If there is an emergency, illness, or extenuating circumstance that prevents a student from attending (and/or it was impossible to give notice one month in advance), parents will need to write an E-Mail to Mr. Sanchez explaining the reason for missing the performance.
Unexcused absences are absences that do not meet the above criteria.
All students who miss a concert or performance must come and see Mr. Sanchez the next day they are in school (regardless if it’s a band day or not) to schedule an appointment for their make-up test. Students will be asked to play excerpts from the concert or performance for Mr. Sanchez at an agreed upon time before school, during lunch, or after school. A concert grade will be assigned based upon the make-up test. Note: all students will have a chance to receive 100% on their make-up test.
Students who have an excused absence and fail to make an appointment with Mr. Sanchez will receive a 50% on their concert grade. Students who have an unexcused absence and fail to make an appointment with Mr. Sanchez will receive a 0% on their concert grade.