Nobel MS Drum line Class Mr. Espinosa

Winter Drum line Competitions

Required to buy Marching Sticks They are much thicker Than regular drum sticks Price $8 to $25 Metronome They range in price of $20 - $100

Recommended Drum Pad Price range from $22 - $80

Where can I buy this stuff? List of local music stores List of local music stores Guitar MerchantAll listed music stores sell supplies Guitar MerchantAll listed music stores sell supplies 7503 Topanga Cyn. Blvd. for Mr. Espinosa’s Classes Topanga Cyn. Blvd. for Mr. Espinosa’s Classes. Canoga Park, Ca Canoga Park, Ca (818) (818) Canoga School of Music Canoga School of Music 7243 Canoga Ave Canoga Ave. Canoga Park, Ca Canoga Park, Ca (818) (818) Sam Ash Music Sam Ash Music Roscoe Blvd Roscoe Blvd. Canoga Park, Ca Canoga Park, Ca (818) (818) Cassell’s Music Cassell’s Music 901. N. Maclay Ave N. Maclay Ave. San Fernando, Ca San Fernando, Ca (818) (818) Hendrick’s Music Hendrick’s Music 2040 N. Glenoaks Blvd. ste. G 2040 N. Glenoaks Blvd. ste. G San Fernando, Ca San Fernando, Ca (818) (818) Baxter Northrup Music Baxter Northrup Music Ventura Blvd Ventura Blvd. Sherman Oaks, Ca Sherman Oaks, Ca (818) (818)

Daily Class procedures Set Up: Set Up: Be in seat when bell rings Be in seat when bell rings Set up instrument, music stand, etc… in 5 minutes Set up instrument, music stand, etc… in 5 minutes Warm-ups (varies on how many we have learned) Warm-ups (varies on how many we have learned) Lesson (learning time) Lesson (learning time) Rehearsal (going over it as a class) Rehearsal (going over it as a class) Clean Up Clean Up Put instruments away in proper places Put instruments away in proper places Put music stands away properly Put music stands away properly Straighten up chairs and room Straighten up chairs and room Sit in assigned seats until Mr. Espinosa dismisses the class Sit in assigned seats until Mr. Espinosa dismisses the class

Commitment to the Drumline This class is designed as a performance class. If you choose to participate in the winter drumline season, you MUST commit! This means all practices, rehearsals, performances! Since we are competing against other middle schools and representing Nobel, I expect the same commitment to excellence as in your academic classes. These are all part of your grade. Saturdays rehearsals and performances are mandatory. This class is designed as a performance class. If you choose to participate in the winter drumline season, you MUST commit! This means all practices, rehearsals, performances! Since we are competing against other middle schools and representing Nobel, I expect the same commitment to excellence as in your academic classes. These are all part of your grade. Saturdays rehearsals and performances are mandatory.

Grading Grading Scale: 100% to 90% = A Grading Scale: 100% to 90% = A 89% to 80 % = B 89% to 80 % = B 79% to 70% = C 79% to 70% = C 69% to 60% = D 69% to 60% = D 59% and below is a FAIL 59% and below is a FAIL Grade points: Performance Tests = 100 points Grade points: Performance Tests = 100 points Written Tests = 100 points Written Tests = 100 points Performing Concerts = 500 points each date TBA Performing Concerts = 500 points each date TBA Daily Participation = 10 points Daily Participation = 10 points Homework (Practice logs) = 20 points per week Homework (Practice logs) = 20 points per week

Tests and make-ups In addition to written tests, there will be playing tests. During the playing test the student will be graded on: Note accuracy Rhythmic accuracy Playing posture Instrument position If a test is missed, it can be made up within one week of the students' return to class. This make up must be done on the student's own time (before school, during nutrition or lunch, or after school) not during a passing period or at the beginning or end of class. If the student is not satisfied with a grade, the test can be retaken as many times as necessary within one week to raise that grade to a B. An "A" may only be achieved on the initial attempt at the test.

Work Habits & Cooperation Grade The work habits grade includes: The work habits grade includes: Posture, (sitting up straight, feet flat on the floor!) Posture, (sitting up straight, feet flat on the floor!) Punctuality, (getting to class on time) Punctuality, (getting to class on time) Promptness in preparation for rehearsal (getting stand, chair and instrument out in an orderly and prompt fashion). Promptness in preparation for rehearsal (getting stand, chair and instrument out in an orderly and prompt fashion). The cooperation grade includes: The cooperation grade includes: The cooperation grade is based on a point system. The cooperation grade is based on a point system. I will award the students 10 points a day. I will award the students 10 points a day. If the student has good work habits and contributes to the progress of the rehearsal by not talking, participating and listening to instruction, then the student will keep the 50 points a week. If the student has good work habits and contributes to the progress of the rehearsal by not talking, participating and listening to instruction, then the student will keep the 50 points a week. However, if the student breaks any of the classroom rules a point will be deducted for every offense cited. However, if the student breaks any of the classroom rules a point will be deducted for every offense cited. Points will be tallied up after each grading period and E's, S's and U's will be given out accordingly. Points will be tallied up after each grading period and E's, S's and U's will be given out accordingly. Points cannot be made up! If a student is disciplined for disrupting a rehearsal more than once in a week, he or she will receive a "U" cooperation for the entire grading period. Points cannot be made up! If a student is disciplined for disrupting a rehearsal more than once in a week, he or she will receive a "U" cooperation for the entire grading period.

Classroom Rules You may talk only when permitted by teacher. You may talk only when permitted by teacher. You may not throw objects of any kind.* You may not throw objects of any kind.* You may not eat candy, food, and chew gum or drink liquids in the music classroom.* You may not eat candy, food, and chew gum or drink liquids in the music classroom.* You may only touch the instrument that is assigned to you. You may only touch the instrument that is assigned to you. You may only practice or perform on your instrument; No mistreating the instruments. You may only practice or perform on your instrument; No mistreating the instruments. You are to respect others, especially their right to learn.* You are to respect others, especially their right to learn.* The teacher, not by the bell will dismiss you from the class.* The teacher, not by the bell will dismiss you from the class.* Be seated before the tardy bell rings.* Be seated before the tardy bell rings.* Come prepared to class.* Come prepared to class.* Keep the music room clean and orderly. (Straighten chairs and put stands away) Keep the music room clean and orderly. (Straighten chairs and put stands away) * = Nobel School Rules

Don’t forget to print out this page and return the tear-off signed by you and your parents. You will not be allowed to participate in class without one! I have read and understand the rules and expectations of Mr. Espinosa’s music class. I will be responsible and treat my instrument with care. If it should break, please inform Mr. Espinosa immediately so that he can recommend what needs to be done. I have read and understand the rules and expectations of Mr. Espinosa’s music class. I will be responsible and treat my instrument with care. If it should break, please inform Mr. Espinosa immediately so that he can recommend what needs to be done Tear-off What period does your child have music?___2_____ _______________ __________ ________________ __________ Student (Print) Date Parent (Print) Date _______________ __________ ________________ __________ Student (Sign) Date Parent (Sign) Date Thanks