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GRANBY JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL BAND

OVERVIEW

Band is a course oriented toward ensemble as well as individual skill development and performance. Students will work individually at their ability levels, as well as in after school sectionals and in a full band setting to cover the course objectives and learning standards.

PERFORMANCE DRESS CODE

The band has a specific uniform for performances. The uniform is as follows

  • Granby Music polo

  • Full-length (no shorts) solid black slacks (not leggings or tights),

  • Solid black shoes

  • Solid tall black socks or black hose (no ankle socks or sheer hose)

GRADING

Grades are assigned for the band class and performances, which are co-curricular. Grading is currently based off of the following criteria:

  • Personal Responsibility: This includes after-school activities that are scheduled in advance, students having their instruments and music every day, a pencil at every rehearsal, and show maximum effort to earn the best grade.

  • Participation: The student is expected to participate fully in rehearsals, lessons and performances.

  • Preparation: This is based on homework, practicing outside of rehearsal, and class assignments

  • Cooperation: This includes following the lead of the instructor and playing together as an ensemble.

CORE VALUES and STUDENT LEARNING EXPECTATIONS IN BAND

Granby Junior Senior High School fosters academic achievement, personal responsibility, and respect, in order to develop conscientious and productive members of society. As a school community, we believe that all students can learn to communicate effectively, problem solve, collaborate, work independently, exhibit leadership skills, and demonstrate global awareness.

Academic Student Learning Expectations

  • Students will communicate effectively

  • Students will demonstrate effective problem solving skills

  • Students will demonstrate active reading and listening skills

  • Students will use real-world digital and other research tools to access, evaluate, and apply information

Civic Student Learning Expectations

  • Students will exhibit leadership skills

  • Students will demonstrate respect for diversity

  • Students will demonstrate global awareness

Social Student Learning Expectations

  • Students will demonstrate personal responsibility

  • Students will collaborate and work independently

The Fine and Performing Arts Department in 2014 adopted Problem Solving, Listening Skills and Collaboration as its focus for School-Wide Learning Expectations and Rubrics.