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Sight-reading
Sight-reading ability is a skill that continually results
in greater musicianship and level of performance. Each school is expected to
have or to acquire materials emphasizing music reading to improve sight-reading
and music reading skills.
Concerts
Concert performances should be a result of instruction
in performance classes; therefore, the frequency of performances will vary
according to the ability of the performing ensemble. Too many performances will
deprive the students of basic instruction; too few will deprive them of the
opportunity to put that knowledge to use.
In scheduling evening performances, avoid conflicts with
concerts in schools sharing your same attendance area (feeder pattern). Such a
conflict forces families with two or more children involved to choose which
program to attend. It is also an indication of a lack of communication between
the teachers involved, and a lack of support of programs in other schools. It is
suggested that feeder pattern and area schools communicate in the spring
planning meetings regarding setting dates for the next school year.
Elementary, Middle, and High School music teachers are
encouraged to organize and participate in joint endeavors (concerts, programs,
and activities) to develop continuity and unity in each school community.
Dates of performances, extra rehearsals, out-of-school
activities, etc. should be given to parents in writing well in advance of the
event. Additionally, the Music Office should be informed of ALL performances,
activities and trips. This information should be made available for the monthly
Music Activities Calendar prior to the 15th of every month.
Performances are extra-curricular while classes and
outside rehearsals, like lab periods, are curricular. This being the case,
grades may not be lowered or withheld for a student who misses a performance.
There are other penalties however, and a student who is unable to attend
performances should be instructed on his level in a class which has few, if any,
performance obligations.
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