J. J. Pearce Orchestra Specifics

� Students enrolled in the orchestra program are expected to display exemplary behavior at all times. At every performance as an orchestra member, you represent your family, peers, J. J J. Pearce High School, the RISD, and Richardson, Texas.

� Orchestra students are welcome in the orchestra hall before and d after school when a director is present and no sectionals or rehearsals are e in progress.

Class Rules

• Bring require ed materials to class every day including your instrument, orchestra binder, pencil and other required supplies.
• During rehearsal, exhibit appropriate rehearsal etiquette at all times.
• Maintain a positive attitude and be supportive of your class mates.
• Take care of your instrument and have repairs made when needed.
• Keep the orchestra hall clean. Food and drinks, other than w water, are not permitted at a any time.
• Keep your instrument locker locked at all times.
• Store only orchestra materials in your orchestra locker.
• All students will adhere to the RISD Student Code of Conduct Handbook.

� Class Procedures s

• Arrive on time. Students will be allowed up to two minutes a after the tardy bell sounds too prepare for class.
• Tuning: The first one to two minutes after the bell rings are to be used for tuning.
• Preparing for Class: As soon as you enter the room, begin preparing for class. Have all of your music and warm-up materials in order r according to the schedule posted on the board. Students are not all lowed in the orchestra ‘lounnge’ prior to rehearsal.
• End of Class: : Rehearsal will end when the goals for the day have been achieved. Do o not pack up until the director instructs you to do so. Only the director may dismiss you.

 

� Materials Required EVERY DAY

• Instrument
• Rosin
• Pencil
• Music and warm-up book
• Binder with sheet protectors
• Shoulder Rest (or equivalent) for Violins and Violas
• Rock Stop for Cellos and Basses (for concerts)

 

� Optional Materials

• Metronome
• Tuner
• Music Stand
• Extra Strings

Consequences

Failure to follow any of the above class rules or procedures may result in:

• Conference with the directors
• Parent conference
• Grade Penalties – a deduction of points from the student’s participation and/or skills grade depending on the specific violation.
• Citizenship Penalties – a deduction of points from the student’s citizenship grade.
• Detention Assignments – writing assignments or after-school tasks assigned by the directors.
• Parent contact – notification to parents when repeated infractions occur.
• Loss of privileges – loss of privilege to participate in some orchestra activities.
• School Detention
• Removal – extreme infractions or failure to modify behavior may result in the student’s removal from the orchestra program.