Concert Orchestra Disclosure

Teacher: Mr. Brian Parker

Room: 143
Email: brianparker@alpinedistrict.org
Phone: (801) 610-8805 ext. 143
Website: www.lehibands.com

Course Objectives:
The Concert Orchestra serves as an ensemble to teach string instruments including
violin, viola, cello and double bass. They participate in several concerts, festivals
and performances throughout the year. Students are required to participate in the
school solo/ensemble festival in early spring. Full-year enrollment required.

Expectations:
My expectations are simple. I expect students to have PRIDE.
P Passion
R Respect
I Integrity
D Dedication
E Excellence

Course Materials:
A working instrument, rosin, bow, cleaning cloth (for removing rosin), pencil
Method book Habits of a Successful String Musician (order thru the school)
Violins/Violas need a shoulder rest

Fees:
Class Participation Fee: $50
Concert Black Fee: Ladies - $74 (top and skirt); Gentlemen - $100-114 (tuxedo
jacket, pants, shirt, cumberbund, bowtie)
(This is a one-time purchase. Returning students will not be assessed this fee if
their concert attire is still serviceable.)
Method Book: $10
Instrument Rental (if applicable): $70.00

Grading:
Performances 100 pts.
Participation 100 pts.
Practice/Sectionals 100 pts.
Playing Tests 50 pts.
Reports 50 pts.

Performances (100pts):
Concerts, by their nature, cannot be duplicated. It is impossible to get all the
performers and audience members back together for a second go, so please check
and adjust your familys schedule so students can be present. Please check our
website and calendar, www.lehibands.com , for up-to-date performance
information. Concert attendance may be excused only if at least 3 weeks notice is
given beforehand and only in the cases of significant family events such as
weddings, etc. Request should be made via email, brianparker@alpinedistrict.org.
An absence may also be made up due to extenuating circumstances of illness or
bereavement.
The make-up grade would consist of two parts. First, the student must arrange a
time to play the concert music to Mr. Parker and one other person. Second, the
student must submit a 2-page research paper (12 pt. font, double-spaced), which
discusses the composers and music performed at the concert.

Participation (100pts): Students need to have their instrument, music, supplies and
a pencil at each rehearsal. Students should also have practiced their music
previously so they can learn everyone elses music, not just their own. If any
student is not prepared for our daily rehearsal, they will lose 5 points for the day.
Each student starts with 100 points total.

Practice/Sectionals (100pts): Members of the ensemble are required to practice in

order to solidify and master new skills and concepts taught in class. The more
consistent the practice, the more proficient the player. Practicing should become
routinemuch like brushing your teeth or eating meals. Find a time and place that
works for each day. 30 minutes/day for 5 days/week (150 minutes/week) is the
minimum requirement for practice length. Practicing should include focus on
fundamentals (scales, arpeggios, chorales, technical exercises), ensemble literature
(pieces we play in class), and solos/etudes. Practice times will be reported verbally
to Mr. Parker at the beginning of the week approximately 6-7 times each term.

Each term, sections (violin 1, violas, basses, etc.) should meet 4 separate times to
work on their concert pieces together. Flex time, before or after school are all
excellent times to meet.

Playing Tests (50pts): Each term, students will submit a video recording to Mr.
Parker of an assigned playing test (12 major scales, concert piece selection, etc.).
This will be submitted through Google Classroom.

Reports (50 pts): Each term, students will submit a concert report from a concert
they have attended. The concert should be a high school-level group or higher and
may be either band, orchestra or choir. The report should be 1 page, double-spaced,
with 12 pt. font. You should describe your experience at the concert with focus
being placed on the music and musicians.

Double classes Students who play the same instrument in multiple music classes
will only need to submit assignments once.

Late work will automatically lose 10%.

Please return this paper signed to Mr. Parker by Monday, August 28th, 2016.

We have read and agree to the policies of the Concert Orchestra disclosure
document (this can be found online at www.lehibands.com). We have also marked
these important dates on our family calendar (these dates can also be found on our
website www.lehibands.com):

Saturday, October 14th, 2017 Auditions due for All-State Orchestra

Tuesday, Oct. 17th, 2017 @ 6pm, LHS auditorium 1st term concert

Wednesday, Nov. 29th, 2017 @ 6pm, LHS auditorium 2nd term concert

Tuesday, Dec. 5th, 2017 @ 7pm, LHS auditorium Combined band/orch/choir

January 18-20 All-State Orchestra (Jordan High School/Abravanel Hall)

Tuesday, Feb. 13th, 2017 6-9pm @ LHS School solo/ensemble festival

Wednesday, Feb. 28th @ Mountain View HS Region 10 Solo/Ensemble Festival

Tues. March 20th @ 6pm, LHS auditorium 3rd term concert

Wednesday, March 21 - Region 10 Orchestra Festival @ Spanish Fork HS

Saturday, April 28th, All day, State Solo/Ensemble Festival @ Orem HS

Thursday, May 17th, @ 7pm, LHS auditorium, Orchestra Pops Concert

Thursday, May 31st, Graduation performance

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