Percussion Ensemble

Instructor: Mr. Dube

Email: gdube@slrsd.org

The percussion ensemble is a class designed to instruct students on basic to intermediate

techniques of percussion performance. Throughout the class students will develop their
music reading skills on both pitched (mallets) and non-pitched (snare etc.) percussion
instruments.
Students will work on both individual and ensemble development through solo and ensemble
performances and assessments.
Members of the percussion ensemble, in addition to working on their own ensemble music
are also a part of the marching band (fall) and the concert band/wind ensemble
(winter/spring); participating in all performances associated with these groups.
Expectations
Students are required to treat all school equipment/property with respect and
use them
in an appropriate manner such as:
Proper mallet/stick use and playing technique for each instrument
Replacing equipment back in its proper location after each
rehearsal/performance
Using all sticks and mallets only on their assigned percussion instruments
Students will come to class on time and prepared with their individual folders
(music/material) and a pencil
Students will be proactive (without teacher directives) upon entry to class
and:
- set-up performance area with necessary instruments
- take out all necessary mallets and music
- setting up a music stand
- helping others when they are done to expedite the rehearsal process
No food, gum, or candy is allowed in the band room except for water.
Electronic devices are not to be used during class instruction time
Students will demonstrate proper rehearsal etiquette, performing on their
instruments when appropriate and remaining actively engaged in the educational
activities in the classroom.

Grading
Grading in the class is based on a point system used to assess students in the
following areas:
Rehearsals Etiquette and Playing: Students are to be prepared with all necessary
materials for rehearsal. Including, but not limited to their instrument, individual binder,
music, and necessary supplies. In addition, a students behavior and participation are also
accounted for in this assessment (i.e. using cell phones, doing homework from another
class). Students are expected to work individually and in small and large groups
cooperatively and independently. It is expected that students use their rehearsal time wisely
and are on task.
Performances: Students are to attend all mandatory performances throughout the year. In
addition, students will be required to attend early call times for pre-game/concert
rehearsals. It is important that any conflicts that arise are accompanied by a note and/or
email from a parent or guardian one week before the known conflict.

Percussion Ensemble
Instructor: Mr. Dube
Email: gdube@slrsd.org

Sectionals: Students are required to attend at least 4 out of the 5 scheduled after-school
sectional rehearsals per term. Students attending all 5 sectionals will receive extra points.
Playing Assessments: Students will participate in formal and informal playing
assessments each term. These will include scale assessments, sight-reading, individual part
assessment, etc. and will be performed in a one-on-one setting, recorded, or in the full band
rehearsal.
Mid-term and Final Exams: Each will contain both a performance (50%) and written
(50%) portion.

Extra Opportunities
SEMSBA and/or District Auditions: Students may earn extra points towards their grade
by auditioning for either competitive groups

COURSE OUTLINE
TERM 1:

Summer Band
Playing / Written Quizzes
Rehearsals - Sectionals and Full Band
Performances: 4 Football Games

TERM 2:

Playing Quizzes/Written Quizzes

Rehearsals - Sectionals and Full Band
Performances: 1 Football Game (Thanksgiving Day)
Winter Concert: December 19th

MID-TERM EXAM: Written Assessment (50%)

Playing Assessment (50%)

TERM 3:

TERM 4:

Playing Quizzes/Written Quizzes

Rehearsals - Sectional and Full Band
Performances: District Instrumental Concert
Parade: Abington St. Patricks Day Parade
Playing Quizzes/Written Quizzes
Rehearsals - Sectional and Full Band
Performances:
Spring Concert
Parade: Memorial Day Parade

FINAL EXAM: Written and Playing Sections

Summer Band
All students who have missed summer band (approved/ non-approved absences) must
make-up missed material after school within the first few weeks of the school year. Earned
credit is based on student progress with missed material not on an assigned set of make-up
hours. Home practice is highly encouraged and expected in order to reduced after school
make-up time.

CONCERT DRESS

Percussion Ensemble
Instructor: Mr. Dube
Email: gdube@slrsd.org

Marching Band
The marching band uniform is purchased through the music department. All parts of the
uniform are mandatory. The uniform will be strictly enforced and infractions will cause
deductions in grade and/or performance eligibility.
Red SL Band Polo Shirt
Red SL Band Jacket
Black Dress Pants (no jeans, khakis, cargo, or yoga pants etc.)*

*Black dress pants will be used for concert band as well

Black Dinkles
Concert Band
Men:
Black pants (no jeans, khakis, cargo, or yoga pants etc.)
Black buttoned down dress shirt (long sleeve)
Black shoes (Students may wear marching band shoes. NO SNEAKERS OR
FLIP FLOPS)
Black socks
Women: Black pants
Black formal dress shirt (appropriate coverage)
Black socks
Black shoes (Students may wear marching band shoes. NO SNEAKERS OR
FLIP FLOPS)