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Lessons
Our school music program offers instrumental lessons for all students scheduled for orchestra. These lessons count as part of your orchestra class grade.
All students will receive a lesson card after their first lesson of the year. This card lists lesson times and should be presented to the classroom teacher before leaving for a lesson. The teacher should sign the card at the beginning of class, and then the student should leave for lessons immediately or half way through the class period (depending on the scheduled lesson time). All lessons are ½ a class period. Lessons rotate between 5 or 6 class periods. Therefore, a student will only miss ½ of a class every 30-36 days. In the event of a quiz, test, or class project, teachers may hold a student in class. In this case, a make-up lesson should be scheduled. If a student knows of a conflict prior to the lesson, a possible make up may be available that day on a different period. Students should check availability of make up lesson times as soon as possible. Mrs. Smith is usually available in the morning in the music area. Make up lessons are also announced in orchestra rehearsal frequently. Make-up lessons should be kept to a minimum and used when needed. Make up lessons do not allow for the same small group instruction as regular lessons. However, knowing that there are events that prevent students from attending lessons, each student is excused from one lesson each marking period. In addition, students are still responsible for the material that their group worked on even if one cannot attend the regular lesson. Please check with Mrs. Smith on your assignment. Students are responsible for all class work they miss during the lesson time.
Lesson Material
Students will need to bring their Essential Elements for Strings 2000 lesson book(s) with them to lessons. Depending on the level of the student, they may need book 1, 2, or 3. If a student does not have this book or is ready for the next book, it is the student’s responsibility to secure the book. Please check with me before you buy the book to make sure we have the correct level. In the case of more advanced students, other repertoire may be selected for lesson materials.