La Colina Jr. High Instrumental Music

Grades

How to get an A:

• Be on time, in your seat with your instrument, music, and pencil BEFORE the class period starts
• Be present and on time to all concerts and performances.  I will typically give you a call time. (on time is late, 5 min. before is on time)
• Practice at home.  We can't hope to improve as musicians if we choose to come to class unprepared.  Musical excellence starts at home, not in the band room.

• Focus on the specific parts you have trouble with.  Slow the tempo down and practice it until it is correct three times in a row.  Perfect practice makes perfect.  (Don’t forget to practice scales, rhythms, and other exercises.)

• Remember to ask Mr. Nam questions if you don't understand something.  I will not know you need help unless you ask!

If a student forgets his/her instrument (or sticks for drumine) during the week, that will lower the weekly grade one letter (from A to B) each time.  If a student does not have his/her own pencil or music on the stand, that would lower the weekly grade about half a letter (from A- to B+) each time.

Follow the tips above, and  you should never have a grade issue in band!