Rehearsal Expectations and Procedures
The primary goal of the orchestra is to work together to produce a superior performing
ensemble. My personal goal is to provide each student with a comprehensive instrumental
music education by teaching the skills and attitudes needed to succeed as a musician and
young adult. These skills include building a strong work ethic, discipline, and a commitment
to excellence.
Rehearsal Expectations
Proud Take pride in yourself and your ensemble.
Disciplined Understand the need for practice and make time for it daily.
Punctual Be on time for class and rehearsals.
Behavior Be in control of your actions at all times; think before you act.
Positive Smile and understand that learning takes time.
Honest Admit your limitations and mistakes; take full responsibility for your actions.
Committed Realize the impact your individual attitudes and actions may have on the group.
Polite Be respectful to teachers, administrators, and peers.
Prepared Bring the following materials to class each day.
Instrument (good quality strings and bow with full hair)
Shoulder Rest
Rosin
Tuner/Metronome (Boss TU-80 or Korg TM-40)
Pencil (Daily – NO PEN)
Cloth
R-E-S-P-E-C-T
Respect classmates, classroom, teacher, and school community, and receive respect in
return.
Music Rehearsal Procedures
* Tuning will commence two minutes after the bell. Students should be in their seats with
music, instruments, their notebook and a PENCIL.
*All books and backpacks are to be placed under chairs during rehearsal.
*Announcements and rehearsal order will be posted on the board prior to rehearsal.
*Adequate warm-up time will always be given. Rehearsal begins when the Director/principal
player steps on the podium.
*To receive credit for your daily participation grade, all students must have their instrument,
music folder, a pencil, and any other material needed for rehearsal.
* If your section is not playing please respect the others’ time by sitting quietly. Take this
time to look over fingerings for tricky passages in your own parts.
* We will have sectionals periodically for sharing bowings, fingerings, and working isolated
passages. Section leaders or guest clinicians should be given the same respect as you
would any teacher.
*Rehearsal will end a few minutes before the bell to give you ample time to pack up. Be
respectful and pack up when you are dismissed.
* RESPECTFUL *
* RESPONSIBLE *
* READY*
The primary goal of the orchestra is to work together to produce a superior performing
ensemble. My personal goal is to provide each student with a comprehensive instrumental
music education by teaching the skills and attitudes needed to succeed as a musician and
young adult. These skills include building a strong work ethic, discipline, and a commitment
to excellence.
Rehearsal Expectations
Proud Take pride in yourself and your ensemble.
Disciplined Understand the need for practice and make time for it daily.
Punctual Be on time for class and rehearsals.
Behavior Be in control of your actions at all times; think before you act.
Positive Smile and understand that learning takes time.
Honest Admit your limitations and mistakes; take full responsibility for your actions.
Committed Realize the impact your individual attitudes and actions may have on the group.
Polite Be respectful to teachers, administrators, and peers.
Prepared Bring the following materials to class each day.
Instrument (good quality strings and bow with full hair)
Shoulder Rest
Rosin
Tuner/Metronome (Boss TU-80 or Korg TM-40)
Pencil (Daily – NO PEN)
Cloth
R-E-S-P-E-C-T
Respect classmates, classroom, teacher, and school community, and receive respect in
return.
Music Rehearsal Procedures
* Tuning will commence two minutes after the bell. Students should be in their seats with
music, instruments, their notebook and a PENCIL.
*All books and backpacks are to be placed under chairs during rehearsal.
*Announcements and rehearsal order will be posted on the board prior to rehearsal.
*Adequate warm-up time will always be given. Rehearsal begins when the Director/principal
player steps on the podium.
*To receive credit for your daily participation grade, all students must have their instrument,
music folder, a pencil, and any other material needed for rehearsal.
* If your section is not playing please respect the others’ time by sitting quietly. Take this
time to look over fingerings for tricky passages in your own parts.
* We will have sectionals periodically for sharing bowings, fingerings, and working isolated
passages. Section leaders or guest clinicians should be given the same respect as you
would any teacher.
*Rehearsal will end a few minutes before the bell to give you ample time to pack up. Be
respectful and pack up when you are dismissed.
* RESPECTFUL *
* RESPONSIBLE *
* READY*
| Latoya Lamons Director Orchestra Room Voice Mail (703) 799-6225 LCLamonsSloc@fcps.edu |
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Some important stuff parents and
student might want to know directly
from the student handbook
Orchestra Awards Program
Rehearsal Expectations
Dress Attire for Concerts
Attendance Policy
Grading Policy
student might want to know directly
from the student handbook
Orchestra Awards Program
Rehearsal Expectations
Dress Attire for Concerts
Attendance Policy
Grading Policy
Carl Sandburg Middle School
Orchestras Alexandria, VA
Orchestras Alexandria, VA
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