Frequently Asked Questions
Q: When Does Band Meet?
A: 6th and 7th grade band members will meet M,T, TH, F each week for class during their elective period. Students will also have a scheduled private lesson each week as well (more on that below).
A: 6th and 7th grade band members will meet M,T, TH, F each week for class during their elective period. Students will also have a scheduled private lesson each week as well (more on that below).
Q: What if my child is in two music classes?
A: IF a student is in Choir & Band they will do Choir on A days and Band on B days**IF a student is in Choir & Orchestra they will do Choir on A days and Orch on B days**
IF a student is in Band & Orchestra they will do Band on A days and Orch on B days**
**Remember - A Days will always be Monday, Thursday, B Days will always be Tuesday, Friday
Q: Will my child get another elective choice other than music?
A: Not while we are doing distance learning first quarter. More information will come out about the schedule and what options will exist as we approach the end of the first quarter and/or when we pivot to in-person learning.
Q: Will my child have a band lesson?
A: Yes! Your child is already scheduled for a weekly 15 minute band lesson! These lessons are a requirement of this class and more importantly, they represent the best way for us to assess and help your child! If your child's lesson time does not work, please contact us to arrange for a make up lesson or to move to a new time. Here is the link to the LESSON SCHEDULE
Q: What is the attendance policy for band class and lessons?
A: Students are expected to show up for all classes and lessons. Attendance will be taken in every class and lesson.
Present= Evidence of student participation in class
Absent=no evidence of participation
Q: What do we do if my child will be absent for a class or a lesson?
A: Contact the student's music teacher immediately via email. The student will need to complete any missed work in class or reschedule the missed lesson. If an email is not sent and no evidence of participation is seen then the student will be marked absent.
Q: How will my child be assessed?
A: Assessment is an opportunity for the learner and the teacher to reflect on standards achieved, past progress and future goals. We believe that it is important for our learners to self-reflect and evaluate their own growth. We will work with them to provide you with information regarding their progress. Look for more information on this in the future!
Q: What happens if my child's instrument stops working?
A: Contact a band music teacher and we will help solve that problem!
Q: How is band class different from the band lesson?
A: Band class will be a time to learn more about skills, knowledge, literacy, and connections in music. Lessons will really focus on building music skills on the instrument itself.
Q: How will students know what has been assigned each week?
A: Weekly lesson plans will be posted on the website as well as in Google Classroom.
Q: Will we have concerts or performances?
A: The future is a bit uncertain, however, our hope is that we will be able to hold an "in-person" concert or to record a concert for broadcast yet this year. Regardless, we have plans for some exciting virtual experiences and will be prepared to pivot!
Q: How do I order more supplies or reeds?
A: Just head to the Ward Brodt online store to order anything you need. Supply lists can be found on our website or just ask!
A: IF a student is in Choir & Band they will do Choir on A days and Band on B days**IF a student is in Choir & Orchestra they will do Choir on A days and Orch on B days**
IF a student is in Band & Orchestra they will do Band on A days and Orch on B days**
**Remember - A Days will always be Monday, Thursday, B Days will always be Tuesday, Friday
Q: Will my child get another elective choice other than music?
A: Not while we are doing distance learning first quarter. More information will come out about the schedule and what options will exist as we approach the end of the first quarter and/or when we pivot to in-person learning.
Q: Will my child have a band lesson?
A: Yes! Your child is already scheduled for a weekly 15 minute band lesson! These lessons are a requirement of this class and more importantly, they represent the best way for us to assess and help your child! If your child's lesson time does not work, please contact us to arrange for a make up lesson or to move to a new time. Here is the link to the LESSON SCHEDULE
Q: What is the attendance policy for band class and lessons?
A: Students are expected to show up for all classes and lessons. Attendance will be taken in every class and lesson.
Present= Evidence of student participation in class
Absent=no evidence of participation
Q: What do we do if my child will be absent for a class or a lesson?
A: Contact the student's music teacher immediately via email. The student will need to complete any missed work in class or reschedule the missed lesson. If an email is not sent and no evidence of participation is seen then the student will be marked absent.
Q: How will my child be assessed?
A: Assessment is an opportunity for the learner and the teacher to reflect on standards achieved, past progress and future goals. We believe that it is important for our learners to self-reflect and evaluate their own growth. We will work with them to provide you with information regarding their progress. Look for more information on this in the future!
Q: What happens if my child's instrument stops working?
A: Contact a band music teacher and we will help solve that problem!
Q: How is band class different from the band lesson?
A: Band class will be a time to learn more about skills, knowledge, literacy, and connections in music. Lessons will really focus on building music skills on the instrument itself.
Q: How will students know what has been assigned each week?
A: Weekly lesson plans will be posted on the website as well as in Google Classroom.
Q: Will we have concerts or performances?
A: The future is a bit uncertain, however, our hope is that we will be able to hold an "in-person" concert or to record a concert for broadcast yet this year. Regardless, we have plans for some exciting virtual experiences and will be prepared to pivot!
Q: How do I order more supplies or reeds?
A: Just head to the Ward Brodt online store to order anything you need. Supply lists can be found on our website or just ask!