Steps to sign up for Marching Band 2010
Ensembles & Courses offered by the Cedar Cliff Band Program
Practice Expectations
Private Lessons / Sectionals
Grading
Instrument Repairs
Concerts

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Steps to sign up for Marching Band 2010

1. Complete the Student Interest Form
2. Complete the Medical Form and place in brown box in band room
3. Complete the Website Form and place in brown box in band room

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Ensembles &: Courses offered by the Cedar Cliff Band Program

Curricular

• Ninth Grade Band (meets 135 days)
• Concert Band (meets 246 days)
• Wind Ensemble*
• Comprehensive Musicianship
• Intro to Music

Extra-curricular

• Marching Band
• Blue Jazz Ensemble*
• Jazz Lab
• Indoor Color Guard
• Percussion Ensemble

* Auditions required

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Practice Expectations

Your son or daughter is expected to practice a minimum of 30-45 minutes a day, five days a week. Students in audition ensembles are expected to practice every day. You play a big role in supporting them on this commitment to their music. Some important tips to guiding your son or daughter in getting the most out of their practice time.

1. Set up a regular practice spot for them in the house
2. Schedule a regular practice time that occurs every day
3. Encourage them to use the following tools / approaches:
   1. Use a metronome
   2. Practice small pieces at a time
   3. Practice things slow enough to play them as close to perfect as possible
   4. Chart progress by keeping a journal of some kind
   5. Take breaks - "cramming" simply does not work with practicing music
   6. Even a little bit of time each day is better than none at all
   7. Always play at least one thing in your practice session that you really enjoy!

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Private Lessons / Sectionals

It is strongly encouraged that you consider arranging for your son or daughter to take private lessons on his or her instrument and take advantage of the great private instructors we have in our area. There is no substitute for private instruction with a specialist on your son or daughter's instrument. Ben Goldsborough maintains a list of private instructors in the area and will recommend one for you upon your request.

OPTION 1: Students taking private lessons are required to submit a yearly sectional exemption form signed by a parent. Students receive credit for submitting lesson logs signed by their instructors on a monthly basis.

OPTION 2: Students not taking private lessons are required to attend regularly scheduled sectionals during the school day. Sectionals are mandatory unless the student is taking a test or doing poorly (C or below) in class.