Instrument and Supplies - Band and Orchestra Only
Do I have to buy my own instrument?
Do I have to buy my own supplies?
Where can I purchase an instrument or supplies?
Practice
How often should I practice?
How long should I practice for?
When should I turn in my practice record? (Band and Orchestra Only)
Where do I turn in my practice record? (Band and Orchestra Only)
What if I forgot to turn in my practice record by Monday at midnight?
I have a lot of homework this week. Can I skip practicing my instrument?
How is my practice record graded?
Performances
Where can I find the performance dates and times?
When should I purchase my concert attire?
What is the attendance policy for performances?
I have a baseball game at the same time as a performance. Can I miss the performance?
I have a really important event that I really cannot miss, and it's at the same time as a performance. Are you sure I can't miss the performance?
If I am absent from a performance, can I make it up?
Grading and Extra Credit
What activities are graded in band, orchestra, or chorus?
When is the latest I can turn-in an assignment?
Student: I looked up my grade online, and I believe it is incorrect. What should I do?
Parent: I looked at my child's grade online and believe that it is incorrect. What should I do?
Parent: Okay, my child came to see you, and I don't think your explanation was correct. What do I do now?
Do you offer extra credit?
Music Department FAQ
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