MORE KEYS TO SUCCESS
PRACTICE
1. Minimum of one hundred (100) minutes EACH week. That could be 5 days at 20 minutes each; 7 days at 15 minutes each or any other configuration. PLEASE discourage cramming in all 100 minutes in one or two days. Retention of material practiced in this manner is very low as well as being extremely tiring mentally and physically.
2. Select a regular time EACH DAY to establish the practice habit. Not only does this help the student to establish
a structured time for their instrument homework; but also can be helpful for the family.
ENCOURAGEMENT
1. Daily praise for practice is wonderful! Your signature on the Homework Chart is essential.
2. Have your child play for others (family members, etc. – especially Grandparents!)
3. I have set up an incentive program to encourage practice above and beyond the 100 minutes minimum. 120-159 minutes = Bronze Blazer (name up on the LIS Team board); 160-199 minutes = Silver Streaks (name up on board & mystery reward); 200 or more minutes = Golden Great (name up on board, mystery reward and sticker for band folder).
4. PRACTICE = SUCCESS!
COMMITMENT
I am asking you and your child for an entire year’s commitment to this program. Time and time again, I have seen students who start out struggling but; through perseverance, patience, and practice, have blossomed into fine musicians. When you learn how to play an instrument you are not only learning about music; you are also learning about and developing life long skills.
EVALUATION
I assign grades based on the following criteria:
50% - Homework: completed weekly homework record with 100 minutes or more and PARENT SIGNATURE.
25%- Lesson Material Preparation: has the assigned material been practiced?
10% -Band Music: this becomes more important as we approach a concert.
15% -Overall Performance: benefits both those students who complete their homework each week as well as those students who are not as consistent with their practicing but are still able to play the lesson material competently.
ATTENDANCE
Lesson attendance is expected each week. If there is a conflict with the scheduled lesson time, the student needs to come to see me AT THE BEGINNING OF THE DAY, so that I may have an opportunity to reschedule the lesson for later on that day. Appropriate reasons for lesson rescheduling include tests in the classroom, swimming, assemblies, AIS help.
Concert attendance is mandatory. Missing a concert without an acceptable excuse will GREATLY affect grade.
PRACTICE = SUCCESS
PRACTICE
1. Minimum of one hundred (100) minutes EACH week. That could be 5 days at 20 minutes each; 7 days at 15 minutes each or any other configuration. PLEASE discourage cramming in all 100 minutes in one or two days. Retention of material practiced in this manner is very low as well as being extremely tiring mentally and physically.
2. Select a regular time EACH DAY to establish the practice habit. Not only does this help the student to establish
a structured time for their instrument homework; but also can be helpful for the family.
ENCOURAGEMENT
1. Daily praise for practice is wonderful! Your signature on the Homework Chart is essential.
2. Have your child play for others (family members, etc. – especially Grandparents!)
3. I have set up an incentive program to encourage practice above and beyond the 100 minutes minimum. 120-159 minutes = Bronze Blazer (name up on the LIS Team board); 160-199 minutes = Silver Streaks (name up on board & mystery reward); 200 or more minutes = Golden Great (name up on board, mystery reward and sticker for band folder).
4. PRACTICE = SUCCESS!
COMMITMENT
I am asking you and your child for an entire year’s commitment to this program. Time and time again, I have seen students who start out struggling but; through perseverance, patience, and practice, have blossomed into fine musicians. When you learn how to play an instrument you are not only learning about music; you are also learning about and developing life long skills.
EVALUATION
I assign grades based on the following criteria:
50% - Homework: completed weekly homework record with 100 minutes or more and PARENT SIGNATURE.
25%- Lesson Material Preparation: has the assigned material been practiced?
10% -Band Music: this becomes more important as we approach a concert.
15% -Overall Performance: benefits both those students who complete their homework each week as well as those students who are not as consistent with their practicing but are still able to play the lesson material competently.
ATTENDANCE
Lesson attendance is expected each week. If there is a conflict with the scheduled lesson time, the student needs to come to see me AT THE BEGINNING OF THE DAY, so that I may have an opportunity to reschedule the lesson for later on that day. Appropriate reasons for lesson rescheduling include tests in the classroom, swimming, assemblies, AIS help.
Concert attendance is mandatory. Missing a concert without an acceptable excuse will GREATLY affect grade.
PRACTICE = SUCCESS