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The article rings true from my experience; prodigies are created through many many hours of guided practice by a teacher who has studied highly effective learning strategies. Here at PCMS we are not driven to create an army of prodigies, but we are purposing to effective train our students to become the best musicians they can be so that they can have as terrific, fulfilling, satisfying, stimulating, exhilarating, interesting, and fun an experience as possible given our limited 50 minutes a day in the classroom and minimum of 15 minutes a night of practicing. Enjoy the article! http://www.npr.org/sections/ed/2016/06/01/479335421/practice-makes-possible-what-we-learn-by-studying-amazing-kids

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Pacific Lutheran University is hosting this amazing High School Band from Japan! Come, listen and be inspired!! Here is a link for information: https://www.plu.edu/music/news/2016/05/19/plu-hosts-tamana-girls-high-school-band-in-friendship-concert/

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Middle School Band Program *** New grading % for 2016-17: 20% = Assignments, participation, cooperation, and effort for class. 15% = Completing home practice records and journals to prepare for class. 45% = Playing or written quizzes/tests. 20% = Performances each semester during school year. Previous % distribution: 40% = Participation, cooperation, preparation and effort for class. 15% = Completing home practice records and journals. 15% = Daily assignments for class. 10% = Playing or written quizzes/tests. 20% = Performances each semester during school year. Classroom Expectations Students are expected to bring a working instrument, method book, pencil and any sheet music in a black notebook with sheet protectors to receive participation points each day. 7th & 8th graders are expected to bring tuners to class (except percussionist.). Students are expected to treat each other, the instructor and the facility with respect. Assignments may include handouts to be completed and signed by parents for communication about events, or assignments involving the use of musical terms to be completed during class. Home Practice All students are expected to practice on a regular schedule at home and complete monthly practice records provided by the instructor. Parents are asked to monitor the completion and validity of the practice record each month by signing the form as indicated. Students are expected to play or practice 2 hours weekly to receive full credit towards their grade. Playing and Written Assessments Students will be asked to prepare assigned lines from method books and excerpts from sheet music for testing in class. In order for students to demonstrate proficiency on their instrument and for music assigned for Concerts playing tests will be done during class time. Concerts/Performances All students are expected to participate in performances scheduled each trimester in order to receive full credit for class. These are critical to the development of the musician as a performer of an instrument. Extra Credit Students can arrange for extra credit assignments in the event of an absence from performances due only from an unforeseen family emergency or extended illness from school. Please Print Students Name _______________________________________________ Parent Signature ________________________________________________________ (Please return to Mr. Dungey ASAP to confirm your understanding of the Grading Policy. DEADLINE SEPT. 10TH)

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