Course Description

Wind Ensemble, a performance based class, develops musicianship through student and
performance of music from different time periods; ranging in styles, levels and interests.
Music is selected to develop, refine, master and apply musical skills to communicate
ideas and feelings through performance. Performing is the key element in learning
music in this class. This is supplemented with classroom lectures, music listening and
analysis, theory, history and appreciation. Instruction in rehearsals and lessons include
continued development of: scales, technique, reading skills, intonation, ensemble
playing, practice skills and rehearsal skills.

Teacher Contact Information

Mrs. Joann Talley
Email: josgood@bcps.org
Facebook: Patapsco Band
Twitter: @Patapsco Band
Websites: www.patapscoband.com and www.patapscomusic.org

Course Objectives

By the end of this course students will be able to:
1. Communicate ideas and feelings through performance by demonstrating
appropriate music skills including scales, rhythms, intonation, and music vocabulary.

2. Examine and perform music from various cultures, styles, and genres to find and
interpret music and as an essential aspect of history.

3. Create and apply evaluation criteria to make informed assessments and support
aesthetic judgments.

4. Perform with expression and accuracy a repertoire of instrumental ensemble
literature with a level IV-VI difficulty.

Required Supplies

instrument in good playing condition (student is responsible for coordinating a
replacement when instrument is being repaired)
all music and handouts
pencil
reeds, valve oil, sticks, mallets, etc.
tuner/metronome (can be on smart phone)






Course Syllabus
Wind Ensemble
Course Specific Information

Wind Ensemble will perform at Octoberfest, Instrumental Winter Concert, Major Work
Concert, BCPS Assessments and Instrumental Spring Concert. These dates will appear in
the Instrumental Handbook and will be on the music website. All performances are
mandatory and will be 40% of your grade as listed below.

Members of the Wind Ensemble are expected to audition for Baltimore County All-
Honors Band. Failure to do so will result in a zero test score and possible reconsideration
of your membership in Wind Ensemble. Please know that in special circumstances your
audition can be video recorded, and therefore a date conflict is not excused. This
expectation is aligned with expectations for students enrolled in a GT level class.


Grade Policy

Participation (50%)
Music is a performance based, process-oriented subject. In order to be successful in this
course, it is essential that students fully participate in the process of our daily learning.
Participation points are deducted for non-participation, disruptive behavior
(including talking excessively, disrespecting another student, teacher and/or
property) unexcused tardiness, unexcused absence, and/or unpreparedness.
Students may earn additional participation points for demonstrating exceptional
effort.

Performances (40%)
Your performance grade includes your attendance for the full duration of the
performance as well as your preparedness, timely arrival, and concert behavior. All
performances are mandatory and it is required that you be on stage at the designated
warm up time. Only in extreme circumstances will a student be excused from a
performance, and those students will be required to do a written assignment in its
place. Students are responsible for getting this make up work on their own. Doctors
appointments, work, sports team obligations and vacations are not valid excuses.

Written Assignments and Projects (10%)
Students will complete written assignments and projects that develop their
comprehensive understanding of music. Students are also responsible for knowing all
material discussed in class. This includes information about individual pieces, composers,
history, cultures etc. It is recommended that students keep a small notebook in their
music folder to take notes.

Marching Band will be included in both your participation and performance grade for
the fall semester.
Classroom Rules

1. Treat everyone and everything with respect and kindness.

2. Apply your best effort and ability toward every activity, assignment and performance.

3. Invest your class time wisely.

4. Put all personal belongings away at the end of each class. Any items that need to remain
in the room should be properly stored in a locker.

5. No food or drink permitted in M2. Water only.


School Policies
BCPS Attendance Policy
Students who miss five days (in any marking period) for unexcused reasons will fail
the course. Students, who miss nine days (in any marking period) for any reason, are
subject to fail the class work portion (50% of the total grade) of the course.

Class Cuts
Class cuts are cumulative for the entire school year. Each class cut is charged as an
unexcused absence and counts towards unexcused time missed for the grading period.
Students will receive a 0 on all missed work during the time they cut class and they
will be assigned consequences from their administrator.

Consequences for Lateness
If you come to class late, without permission, you will receive a zero for your warm-up
grade for the day. In addition, you will receive the following consequences:
1
st
Tardy: Warning
2
nd
Tardy: Parent contact
3
rd
Tardy: department detention
4
th
Tardy: Referral to administrator

10/10 Rule
No students will be excused from class during the first or last 10 minutes of each
class period.

Restroom/Nurse Visits
We will honor the 10/10 rule.
One student may visit the restroom/nurse at a time.
Quietly ask for permission without interrupting instruction.
Sign out/in on the clip board next to the front door. Take the pass.

Cell Phones/Electronic Devices
Cell Phones may not be used for phone calls at any time or for any reason during
the school day (7:45am-2:15pm). Students may use the text or music features of
their electronic devices only during their change of class time or during their lunch
period. Electronic devices may be used to record audio or video only after such use has
been approved for instructional purposes by a teacher or administrator.

Staff members will confiscate electronic devices that are seen or heard in the
classroom unless the teacher has given approval for the use of the device for
instructional purposes. Staff members will confiscate electronic devices that are being
used inappropriately. Confiscated devices will be logged and stored in the main office
for pickup by parent/guardian only. Confiscated devices may be picked up between 6:30
AM-7:45 AM or between 2:15 PM-4:00 PM.

Sign and Return


I have read and I understand the expectations for Mrs. Talleys Wind Ensemble Class:


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