2022-23   Band/Orchestra Performance Schedule                                                                                                            

• September 26^th       6^th grade band/choir/strings beginning week

• December 6              CMS Holiday Band Concert 6 pm

• December 13            CMS Holiday Strings Concert 6 pm

• February 22                LCHS District Strings Festival 7pm concert

• March 11 Dist 1          solo/ensemble festival

• March 15-16 / 21         Large Group Festival band/orchestra

• May 9^th  (Tues)           Spring Orchestra concert (all strings) 6 pm

         May 16th (Tues)           Spring Band concert (all bands) 6 pm

• What You Will Need For Music Class:
• An instrument AND a technique book when required. (see below)
• A 3 ring binder with plastic protector sheets (for sheet music)
• a pencil
• An agenda
• The expectations of musicianship are:
• Progression of skills demonstrated by practice and regular skills tests.
• A commitment to ALL concerts and performances
• A desire to be EXCELLENT!
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• Technique Books: 
• 6th grade band students           “Sound Innovations” book 1
• Intermediate band students     “Sound Innovations” book 1 (continued)/book 2 
• Advanced band students              “Sound Innovations” book 2
• 6th grade string students          “Sound Innovations” book 1,
• Advanced Orchestra                    “Sound Innovations” book 2
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• Practice record expectations:  Students should complete a total of 20 minutes of individual practice per school night.  This should be recorded in daily detail and submitted to the instructor each Friday via schoology.
• Late practice records will be processed according to school late work policy.
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Performance expectations:  Scheduled concerts are expected and graded as per district policy.  Please make every effort to support our ensembles with your participation. Additionally, an occasional class playing test may be required.