Praise Spectrum Overview

Written by Administrator | 17 November 2009

Praise Spectrum sings at Ashland SDA Church on April 17, 2010

Rogue Valley Adventist Academy

Praise Spectrum Course Outline

2009-2010

“Sing to him, sing praise to him; tell of all his wonderful acts.” Psalm 105:2

Teacher: Ms. Kristii Rasmussen Class Time: 9:38-10:23 a.m.

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Phone: 245-2996

Objectives

1. To instill in students a desire to learn more about God through music.

2. To give students more opportunities to praise God, and share His goodness

3. To encourage students to learn about music and help them develop a love for music.

4. To teach students how to enjoy being involved in music while still remaining focused on the end goal of performing well.

5. To encourage students to express themselves through music.

6. To teach students to understand musical forms, styles and textures, and to read music.

Classroom Rules

1. Be in your assigned place with your music ready to play at the beginning of class. If you are not ready, you will be counted tardy and may miss any class work or quizzes given at the beginning of class. Work missed due to un-excused tardies or absences may not be made up.

2. Always raise your hand and wait to be acknowledged by the teacher before speaking.

3. When the director stops conducting, you should stop singing immediately and focus all attention on what the director is saying even if it does not specifically relate to you or your section.

4. Eating, drinking, and gum chewing are not allowed in the classroom. Doing these things can result in damage to instruments and other equipment. Water is allowed only in sealable containers.

5. Respect should be the top goal of everyone in the room. Students should respect all faculty and staff, other students and property, and whoever is in charge of the group, whether it is the regular teacher, a substitute, or guest.

Classroom Discipline

The point system is meant to motivate students to gain points. If points are lost repeatedly by the same student, a parent/teacher conference will be necessary. If more action is required, students will have to be sent to the administration to be dealt with. If conditions warrant, the teacher will be obligated, with the consultation of the administration and parents, to dismiss the offender from class in order to utilize the time of those participants who wish to make progress.

Grading Policy

Grades for each day are based on a point system. The student begins each rehearsal with zero points and must earn fifteen points during the rehearsal to maintain an “A” grade. The system is as follows:

Participation points for ensembles

5 points for arriving to class on time with all materials

5 points for assisting in set-up/tear-down

5 points for participation during rehearsal

To receive an A for the day all points offered must be collected.

The following number of points will be deducted for the following infractions

3 points - class disruption

5 points - forgetting music

5 points - refusing to participate

5 points - refusing to help set up/tear down

The teacher reserves the right to deduct points for other legitimate reasons besides the ones previously mentioned

Percentages: A = 93-100%; A- = 90-92%; B+ = 87-89%; B = 80-86%; B- = 77-79%;

C+ = 72-76%; C = 69-71%; D+ = 65-68%; D = 60-64%; D- = 56-59%; F = 55% and below

Performance Expectations

1. All performances are required for all members of the ensemble. Excuses will be granted only for extreme illness or death of a close family member or friend. Excuses must be approved prior to the performance with a signed letter from parents/guardian.

2. Students should arrive at concerts at the called time. Failure to do so will result in a double loss of points. A concert missed due to unexcused absence will result in the loss of one whole letter grade.

3. Students will all help with set up and tear down before and after the performance.

4. Assigned performance dress should be worn to all performances, and kept clean between performances.

5. Performances are like exams, so students should be well prepared for the performances.