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student-musicians'
success and continued
learning.
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the home of the best
peanuts in town!
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HANDBOOK & FORMS
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$3 apiece!
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Orchestra's benefit
and a great gift for
all of your strings
players!
your new "scroll"
car sticker for only
$3 apiece!
Exclusive for FCHS
Orchestra's benefit
and a great gift for
all of your strings
players!
First Colonial High School
Performing Arts Department
Orchestra, Band, Chorus, Drama,
Marguerite C. Alley
Director of Orchestras
Dear Parents and Students,
Welcome to the First Colonial High School Orchestra program. We are indeed pleased to have you with us this year. I know
that your time here will be a positive and excellent musical experience. We have one of the finest and most comprehensive
performing arts programs in the region. Our students are afforded opportunities to participate in classical ensembles of the
highest quality and level in the area as well as participating in jazz, studio orchestra, musical theater, music theory, chamber
music. As a student in the program you have many opportunities to further develop your knowledge of music and your
playing skills. We have the highest quality musicians and clinicians here to help you! I hope you will make every effort to
take advantage of these coaching sessions and private lessons as often as possible.
The grading scale is designed to reflect achievement as well as effort and participation. Students are not graded against a
perceived level of skill or against other students’ abilities. Every student in orchestra can receive an A if they work hard.
Students earn their grade by earning the requisite number of points. They do not lose points for poor performance or
behavior.
Last year we had several great performances, not the least of which was our master class and performance with guest artist and
electric violinist, Mark Wood of the Transiberian Orchestra.There were truly some inspiring performances that evening!
Certainly one of the great highlights last spring was our musical production of the Broadway show “Seussical” and our third
regional Bass Day. We have many things planned for this year including a great masterclass, concerts at local retirement
communities and churches, a spring musical (Godspell), and a third Bass Day. There will be opportunities to fundraise along
the way and opportunities to go to concerts and performances as well.
Please read the information contained in this handbook carefully. Students are held responsible for knowing what is expected
of them. There are several forms with deadlines as well. Please fill those in and return them to school as soon as possible!
Again, we are so glad to have you with us and hope that you will fully enter into the program and take advantage of our
extensive program offerings!
Best wishes for a successful year!
Marguerite Alley
Director of Orchestras
mcalley@vbschools.com
648-5300 ext 57450
Performing Arts Department
Orchestra, Band, Chorus, Drama,
Marguerite C. Alley
Director of Orchestras
Dear Parents and Students,
Welcome to the First Colonial High School Orchestra program. We are indeed pleased to have you with us this year. I know
that your time here will be a positive and excellent musical experience. We have one of the finest and most comprehensive
performing arts programs in the region. Our students are afforded opportunities to participate in classical ensembles of the
highest quality and level in the area as well as participating in jazz, studio orchestra, musical theater, music theory, chamber
music. As a student in the program you have many opportunities to further develop your knowledge of music and your
playing skills. We have the highest quality musicians and clinicians here to help you! I hope you will make every effort to
take advantage of these coaching sessions and private lessons as often as possible.
The grading scale is designed to reflect achievement as well as effort and participation. Students are not graded against a
perceived level of skill or against other students’ abilities. Every student in orchestra can receive an A if they work hard.
Students earn their grade by earning the requisite number of points. They do not lose points for poor performance or
behavior.
Last year we had several great performances, not the least of which was our master class and performance with guest artist and
electric violinist, Mark Wood of the Transiberian Orchestra.There were truly some inspiring performances that evening!
Certainly one of the great highlights last spring was our musical production of the Broadway show “Seussical” and our third
regional Bass Day. We have many things planned for this year including a great masterclass, concerts at local retirement
communities and churches, a spring musical (Godspell), and a third Bass Day. There will be opportunities to fundraise along
the way and opportunities to go to concerts and performances as well.
Please read the information contained in this handbook carefully. Students are held responsible for knowing what is expected
of them. There are several forms with deadlines as well. Please fill those in and return them to school as soon as possible!
Again, we are so glad to have you with us and hope that you will fully enter into the program and take advantage of our
extensive program offerings!
Best wishes for a successful year!
Marguerite Alley
Director of Orchestras
mcalley@vbschools.com
648-5300 ext 57450
Orchestra Fees for 2011-12
I know many of you have already heard about the orchestra participation fees so I want to take a moment to explain what the program is and why
we have fees.
Because we have such a fabulous parents association to support the orchestra program, we are able to enjoy many added benefits. Several years ago
the orchestra association board decided that we would benefit from instituting a $100 fee for all students in orchestra. This fee has not increased in
the past 8 years. No student will ever be excluded from orchestra because a family is unable to pay the fee. Students who cannot pay the $100 in
one installment, may pay in four $25 installments or 5 $20 installments. .Students whose family is unable to pay the fee are asked to whole
heartedly join in our fundraising efforts. Also, students who do not pay the fee will have to pay out of pocket for any events, concerts and so forth.
This includes a small fee for meals served at rehearsals. None of these events is required, so no student will be excluded or penalized. For families
that may have more than one child in orchestra, after the freshman year, there will be a fee deduction or $25 for the second child.
Orchestra fees cover the purchase of performance apparel for incoming freshmen, required texts and supplemental materials.
The benefits to having a participation fee are numerous, so let me list just a few:
In the years before fees, we had to charge students for every event we participated in starting with the regional audition in September. Those
fees alone amount to nearly $70 collected in $5, $10 and $20 amounts throughout the year.
In the past, students have had to fundraise for the purchase of additional music during the school year. Fees will give us a cash base to work
from that can be replenished during the year through fundraising efforts.
We like to give new students in the program a T-shirt or sweatshirt with the FC Orchestra logo on it to welcome them to the team.
If we collect $100 from every orchestra student during the first two weeks of school, we will have dresses and tuxes in time for our first
performance which is usually in late October or early November, and nearly all of our fundraising could go towards reducing the cost of a spring trip.
We have established a tradition of providing very high quality master class performances and guest artists for our students. We cannot do
these types of programs without fee money.
Every band and now many orchestras in Virginia Beach have participation fees. Most bands have participation fees for each ensemble
(Marching band, wind ensemble, jazz band, indoor guard and so forth). These fees range across the city from $50-$125m per ensemble plus
$250-$500 for marching band!
How will fees be collected?
As a teacher I do not wish to use class time collecting fees. Students are therefore asked to bring fees in a sealed envelop with the student name on
the outside. Parents are also asked to list the student name on the memo line of the check to insure we credit the proper family. There is a locked box
in the orchestra office that only our treasurer as access to. Once or twice each week, the box will be emptied. Parents will receive a receipt for their
fee payment. All checks should be made out to:
First Colonial Orchestra Association (FCOA).
Thanks for your support!
Marguerite Alley
I know many of you have already heard about the orchestra participation fees so I want to take a moment to explain what the program is and why
we have fees.
Because we have such a fabulous parents association to support the orchestra program, we are able to enjoy many added benefits. Several years ago
the orchestra association board decided that we would benefit from instituting a $100 fee for all students in orchestra. This fee has not increased in
the past 8 years. No student will ever be excluded from orchestra because a family is unable to pay the fee. Students who cannot pay the $100 in
one installment, may pay in four $25 installments or 5 $20 installments. .Students whose family is unable to pay the fee are asked to whole
heartedly join in our fundraising efforts. Also, students who do not pay the fee will have to pay out of pocket for any events, concerts and so forth.
This includes a small fee for meals served at rehearsals. None of these events is required, so no student will be excluded or penalized. For families
that may have more than one child in orchestra, after the freshman year, there will be a fee deduction or $25 for the second child.
Orchestra fees cover the purchase of performance apparel for incoming freshmen, required texts and supplemental materials.
The benefits to having a participation fee are numerous, so let me list just a few:
In the years before fees, we had to charge students for every event we participated in starting with the regional audition in September. Those
fees alone amount to nearly $70 collected in $5, $10 and $20 amounts throughout the year.
In the past, students have had to fundraise for the purchase of additional music during the school year. Fees will give us a cash base to work
from that can be replenished during the year through fundraising efforts.
We like to give new students in the program a T-shirt or sweatshirt with the FC Orchestra logo on it to welcome them to the team.
If we collect $100 from every orchestra student during the first two weeks of school, we will have dresses and tuxes in time for our first
performance which is usually in late October or early November, and nearly all of our fundraising could go towards reducing the cost of a spring trip.
We have established a tradition of providing very high quality master class performances and guest artists for our students. We cannot do
these types of programs without fee money.
Every band and now many orchestras in Virginia Beach have participation fees. Most bands have participation fees for each ensemble
(Marching band, wind ensemble, jazz band, indoor guard and so forth). These fees range across the city from $50-$125m per ensemble plus
$250-$500 for marching band!
How will fees be collected?
As a teacher I do not wish to use class time collecting fees. Students are therefore asked to bring fees in a sealed envelop with the student name on
the outside. Parents are also asked to list the student name on the memo line of the check to insure we credit the proper family. There is a locked box
in the orchestra office that only our treasurer as access to. Once or twice each week, the box will be emptied. Parents will receive a receipt for their
fee payment. All checks should be made out to:
First Colonial Orchestra Association (FCOA).
Thanks for your support!
Marguerite Alley
COURSE EXPECTATIONS
All students are expected to be on time for class each day.
All students are expected to be prepared to participate in class each day. This means you must have your own instrument
each day and have practiced sufficiently to allow you to participate. Students should have extra strings in their case at all times.
Students who do not have a lunch/study block may eat during the first 10 minutes of class. You must bring your lunch from
home or purchase a bag lunch from the cafeteria in the morning before school starts. No student will be allowed to leave class to
purchase food or drinks.
Students are expected to perform in all scheduled concerts and to attend all scheduled rehearsals. I will always give at least
two weeks advance notice if there is a date change. The rehearsal schedule will be available the first week of school and will be on
the website as well. Please see me in advance if you have schedule conflicts.
Music folders never leave the building. I will give you practice copies which you make take home.
It is physically impossible to play a stringed instrument with long fingernails on the left hand. Students are expected to
keep their nails trimmed so that the edges never extend beyond the finger pad. If students choose to “get their nails done” for
prom or ring dance, they will be allowed to play one day without penalty for nails.
School work is a students’ first priority. Work schedules are not an acceptable excuse for missing after school rehearsal.
Work missed due to an excused absence must be made up within one week (3 class periods). Work missed during the
week before a concert should be made up BEFORE the concert, is possible.
All orchestra students are expected to perform at their highest level of ability at every event, and to be good ambassadors
for our school.
The concertmaster and section leaders of the group are expected to project a positive and helpful attitude and to set a
good example at all times for others to follow.
Orchestra members are expected to follow directions given by the concertmaster and their section leader, and to treat each
other with respect.
All orchestra students are responsible for helping to keep the instrument storage room neat and organized.
Students may NOT use other student instruments!
All orchestra students are expected to store their instruments in the storage area during the day.
All students are expected to help with set up and take down before and after concerts.
REQUIRED EQUIPMENT
Work notebook: Every student is required to have a 1-inch 3 ring binder dedicated to orchestra. The binder should contain
at least 10 clear sleeves to hold music. This notebook is where students will keep all practice copies as well as announcements and
information to go home. Students must have this notebook in class every day. This notebook should not be part of another class
notebook!
Extra strings are a necessity. If a string breaks, students must have a replacement. All violin players should have an extra
A and E, Violas should have extra A, D.
Pencils must be on the music stand for every rehearsal and available for marking practice copies. Students will not earn full
participation points if they are not equipped for rehearsal.
Concert attire is very specific. For the ladies, it is the performance dress, BLACK hose, and FLAT, closed-toe black dress
shoes. This does not include flip flops or sandals. For the gentlemen, a tuxedo includes a tie, cummerbund or vest, black socks
and BLACK dress shoes. Students will not receive full concert points if they are not completely dressed in the outfits we have
chosen. In some cases, a student may not be allowed to perform with the group.
Assessment of Student Performance
This grading scale is designed to reflect student achievement, effort, participation and work habits. No student is graded against
the performance skills of another student. In other words, anyone can receive an A for working hard!
The grade scale is a 1000 point scale. The break down is as follows:
Performances earn 200 points
Participation earns 300 points
Quizzes earn 300 points
Classwork/Practice/after school 200
Earning points:
To earn full performance points: Student must report on time and dressed in full concert outfit on the evening of the concert and
participate fully in the performance.
To earn full class participation points: Student must have their instrument, bow, pencil, rosin, shoulder rest, extra strings, and
orchestra notebook every day. Equipment should be accessible. (Pencils on stand, notebook out.) In addition, for any after school
rehearsals students must be on time and stay for the entire rehearsal to receive full credit.
To earn full quiz points: Student may replay any quiz taken up until the last class during the week prior to concert week. Each time
a student replays, they get to keep the highest grade. It is the responsibility of the student to schedule replays.
It is the responsibility of the student to keep track of their grade. No grades will be negotiated after the last replay day.
If a student is excused from a performance:
• excused means there was a death in the immediate family (verified by obit)
• suddenly ill (verified by Doctor note the following day)
• family emergency (case by case, note from parent to verify)
• prior approval by administration is excused, but student must present signed approval paperwork one week before absence
so that the make-up assignment can be given.
• The student will either come to class in concert dress and perform the concert music in class for a grade or write a 4-6 page
paper on a musical subject selected by the instructor. The paper must be turned in immediately following the approved absence
(no more than one week following the concert) . If the absence was due to emergency, the student will consult with Ms Alley and a
reasonable deadline for the make up will be set. The paper is to be typed, double spaced, 12pt font, one inch margins and all
sources noted on the final page. Papers that do not meet these guidelines will automatically be given the lowest passing grade
(70).
If a student is unexcused from a performance they will receive no points.
Unexcused includes :
• forgetting
• not planning a ride in advance
• family schedule conflicts
• work schedule conflicts
Students who arrive after the report time (depending on actual arrival time) may not be allowed to perform and will receive 150
points only.
Students may earn bonus points for: stage crew, ushering and catering at the performances.
After the performance is over, no grade will be negotiated.
93-100=A
90-92=A-
87-89=B+
83-86=B
80-82=B-
77-79=C+
73-76=C
70-72=C-
67-69=D+
64-66=D
63 and below=E
Class Participation Rubric
300 Points possible points each quarter or approximately 10 points per day plus additional points for notebook and music folder
checks. Students can earn the full ten points each day they:
• Are on time to class and are in their seat ready to begin on time(+2)
• Have all equipment(+6)
• Are not disruptive during and fully participate during rehearsal(+2)
• Students who forget their instrument can still earn points for the day by doing assigned work. It is the student's
responsibility to see Ms Alley and ask for a work assignment, complete it and turn it in at the end of class. Otherwise no points will
be awarded for that day.
A (282-300) Superior Effort. Student is well prepared for rehearsal, practices regularly and participates fully for the entire rehearsal.
B (258-281) Excellent Effort. Student works consistently to improve skills, practices fairly regularly and participates fully for entire
rehearsal.
C (234-257) Good Effort. Student works most of the time to improve skills. Has forgotten their instrument or notebook once or
twice and sometimes does not give their full attention in rehearsal.
D (210-233) Fair Effort. Student often is not prepared for rehearsal and does not practice regularly. Often does not pay attention
in rehearsal and frequently does not have equipment and or instrument.
E (209 or less) Poor Effort. Student is not actively participating in many aspects of the rehearsal and often disturbs students
around them.
Concert Orchestra Performance Grade Rubric
For all quizzes, tests and performances:
A (90-100) Superior intonation, correct rhythm, superior articulation and style
Symphonic quality tone, achieved musical effect fluently.
B (80-89) Excellent intonation (1-2 pitch wavers), slightly unsteady rhythm in
a few places, less mature tone, articulation and dynamics.
Achieved musical effect fairly consistently.
C (70-79) Good intonation, unsteady tempo and rhythm, inconsistent style and
articulation. Immature tone. Attempted to achieve musical effect.
D (64-69) Fair intonation. Tempo and rhythm are erratic. Little evidence of
Articulation, dynamics and style.
E (63 and below) Poor intonation. Extremely inconsistent rhythm. Erratic Tempo.
No evidence of style or articulation.
Quizzes may be replayed until the week prior to concert week. It is the responsibility of the student to ask for a replay.
The word descriptors follow the Virginia Band and Orchestra Directors Association
and the Virginia Music Educators Association designations for performance evaluation.
Beginning/Intermediate Orchestra Performance Rubric
A (90-100) Superior effort. Student is well prepared for rehearsal, practices often as evidenced by good progress and participates
fully for the entire rehearsal.
B (80-89) Excellent effort. Student works consistently to improve skills, practices regularly as evidenced by steady progress and
participates fully in the entire rehearsal.
C (70-79) Good effort. Student works most of the time to improve skills, and practices sporadically as evidenced by some
progress. Has forgotten instrument or notebook once or twice, sometimes does not give full attention in rehearsal.
D (64-69) Fair effort. Student often is not prepared for rehearsal and practices infrequently as evidenced by little progress.
Often does not pay attention in rehearsal and frequently does not have instrument.
E (63 and below) Poor effort. Student is not actively participating in any aspect of rehearsal, and does not practice as evidenced by
no progress.
All students are expected to be on time for class each day.
All students are expected to be prepared to participate in class each day. This means you must have your own instrument
each day and have practiced sufficiently to allow you to participate. Students should have extra strings in their case at all times.
Students who do not have a lunch/study block may eat during the first 10 minutes of class. You must bring your lunch from
home or purchase a bag lunch from the cafeteria in the morning before school starts. No student will be allowed to leave class to
purchase food or drinks.
Students are expected to perform in all scheduled concerts and to attend all scheduled rehearsals. I will always give at least
two weeks advance notice if there is a date change. The rehearsal schedule will be available the first week of school and will be on
the website as well. Please see me in advance if you have schedule conflicts.
Music folders never leave the building. I will give you practice copies which you make take home.
It is physically impossible to play a stringed instrument with long fingernails on the left hand. Students are expected to
keep their nails trimmed so that the edges never extend beyond the finger pad. If students choose to “get their nails done” for
prom or ring dance, they will be allowed to play one day without penalty for nails.
School work is a students’ first priority. Work schedules are not an acceptable excuse for missing after school rehearsal.
Work missed due to an excused absence must be made up within one week (3 class periods). Work missed during the
week before a concert should be made up BEFORE the concert, is possible.
All orchestra students are expected to perform at their highest level of ability at every event, and to be good ambassadors
for our school.
The concertmaster and section leaders of the group are expected to project a positive and helpful attitude and to set a
good example at all times for others to follow.
Orchestra members are expected to follow directions given by the concertmaster and their section leader, and to treat each
other with respect.
All orchestra students are responsible for helping to keep the instrument storage room neat and organized.
Students may NOT use other student instruments!
All orchestra students are expected to store their instruments in the storage area during the day.
All students are expected to help with set up and take down before and after concerts.
REQUIRED EQUIPMENT
Work notebook: Every student is required to have a 1-inch 3 ring binder dedicated to orchestra. The binder should contain
at least 10 clear sleeves to hold music. This notebook is where students will keep all practice copies as well as announcements and
information to go home. Students must have this notebook in class every day. This notebook should not be part of another class
notebook!
Extra strings are a necessity. If a string breaks, students must have a replacement. All violin players should have an extra
A and E, Violas should have extra A, D.
Pencils must be on the music stand for every rehearsal and available for marking practice copies. Students will not earn full
participation points if they are not equipped for rehearsal.
Concert attire is very specific. For the ladies, it is the performance dress, BLACK hose, and FLAT, closed-toe black dress
shoes. This does not include flip flops or sandals. For the gentlemen, a tuxedo includes a tie, cummerbund or vest, black socks
and BLACK dress shoes. Students will not receive full concert points if they are not completely dressed in the outfits we have
chosen. In some cases, a student may not be allowed to perform with the group.
Assessment of Student Performance
This grading scale is designed to reflect student achievement, effort, participation and work habits. No student is graded against
the performance skills of another student. In other words, anyone can receive an A for working hard!
The grade scale is a 1000 point scale. The break down is as follows:
Performances earn 200 points
Participation earns 300 points
Quizzes earn 300 points
Classwork/Practice/after school 200
Earning points:
To earn full performance points: Student must report on time and dressed in full concert outfit on the evening of the concert and
participate fully in the performance.
To earn full class participation points: Student must have their instrument, bow, pencil, rosin, shoulder rest, extra strings, and
orchestra notebook every day. Equipment should be accessible. (Pencils on stand, notebook out.) In addition, for any after school
rehearsals students must be on time and stay for the entire rehearsal to receive full credit.
To earn full quiz points: Student may replay any quiz taken up until the last class during the week prior to concert week. Each time
a student replays, they get to keep the highest grade. It is the responsibility of the student to schedule replays.
It is the responsibility of the student to keep track of their grade. No grades will be negotiated after the last replay day.
If a student is excused from a performance:
• excused means there was a death in the immediate family (verified by obit)
• suddenly ill (verified by Doctor note the following day)
• family emergency (case by case, note from parent to verify)
• prior approval by administration is excused, but student must present signed approval paperwork one week before absence
so that the make-up assignment can be given.
• The student will either come to class in concert dress and perform the concert music in class for a grade or write a 4-6 page
paper on a musical subject selected by the instructor. The paper must be turned in immediately following the approved absence
(no more than one week following the concert) . If the absence was due to emergency, the student will consult with Ms Alley and a
reasonable deadline for the make up will be set. The paper is to be typed, double spaced, 12pt font, one inch margins and all
sources noted on the final page. Papers that do not meet these guidelines will automatically be given the lowest passing grade
(70).
If a student is unexcused from a performance they will receive no points.
Unexcused includes :
• forgetting
• not planning a ride in advance
• family schedule conflicts
• work schedule conflicts
Students who arrive after the report time (depending on actual arrival time) may not be allowed to perform and will receive 150
points only.
Students may earn bonus points for: stage crew, ushering and catering at the performances.
After the performance is over, no grade will be negotiated.
93-100=A
90-92=A-
87-89=B+
83-86=B
80-82=B-
77-79=C+
73-76=C
70-72=C-
67-69=D+
64-66=D
63 and below=E
Class Participation Rubric
300 Points possible points each quarter or approximately 10 points per day plus additional points for notebook and music folder
checks. Students can earn the full ten points each day they:
• Are on time to class and are in their seat ready to begin on time(+2)
• Have all equipment(+6)
• Are not disruptive during and fully participate during rehearsal(+2)
• Students who forget their instrument can still earn points for the day by doing assigned work. It is the student's
responsibility to see Ms Alley and ask for a work assignment, complete it and turn it in at the end of class. Otherwise no points will
be awarded for that day.
A (282-300) Superior Effort. Student is well prepared for rehearsal, practices regularly and participates fully for the entire rehearsal.
B (258-281) Excellent Effort. Student works consistently to improve skills, practices fairly regularly and participates fully for entire
rehearsal.
C (234-257) Good Effort. Student works most of the time to improve skills. Has forgotten their instrument or notebook once or
twice and sometimes does not give their full attention in rehearsal.
D (210-233) Fair Effort. Student often is not prepared for rehearsal and does not practice regularly. Often does not pay attention
in rehearsal and frequently does not have equipment and or instrument.
E (209 or less) Poor Effort. Student is not actively participating in many aspects of the rehearsal and often disturbs students
around them.
Concert Orchestra Performance Grade Rubric
For all quizzes, tests and performances:
A (90-100) Superior intonation, correct rhythm, superior articulation and style
Symphonic quality tone, achieved musical effect fluently.
B (80-89) Excellent intonation (1-2 pitch wavers), slightly unsteady rhythm in
a few places, less mature tone, articulation and dynamics.
Achieved musical effect fairly consistently.
C (70-79) Good intonation, unsteady tempo and rhythm, inconsistent style and
articulation. Immature tone. Attempted to achieve musical effect.
D (64-69) Fair intonation. Tempo and rhythm are erratic. Little evidence of
Articulation, dynamics and style.
E (63 and below) Poor intonation. Extremely inconsistent rhythm. Erratic Tempo.
No evidence of style or articulation.
Quizzes may be replayed until the week prior to concert week. It is the responsibility of the student to ask for a replay.
The word descriptors follow the Virginia Band and Orchestra Directors Association
and the Virginia Music Educators Association designations for performance evaluation.
Beginning/Intermediate Orchestra Performance Rubric
A (90-100) Superior effort. Student is well prepared for rehearsal, practices often as evidenced by good progress and participates
fully for the entire rehearsal.
B (80-89) Excellent effort. Student works consistently to improve skills, practices regularly as evidenced by steady progress and
participates fully in the entire rehearsal.
C (70-79) Good effort. Student works most of the time to improve skills, and practices sporadically as evidenced by some
progress. Has forgotten instrument or notebook once or twice, sometimes does not give full attention in rehearsal.
D (64-69) Fair effort. Student often is not prepared for rehearsal and practices infrequently as evidenced by little progress.
Often does not pay attention in rehearsal and frequently does not have instrument.
E (63 and below) Poor effort. Student is not actively participating in any aspect of rehearsal, and does not practice as evidenced by
no progress.