Parker High School

Music Handbook
2015-2016

Laura Perry, Director

lperry@parkerusd.org
928-669-2202 ext. 1445

Dear Students and Parents,

Welcome to the 2015-2016 school year and the high school music
department. I am very excited for the band and choir programs this year.
Let me introduce myself. My name is Mrs. Perry and I am delighted to be the
music director at Parker High School as well as the band teacher at Wallace
Elementary and Wallace Junior High Schools. I am originally from
Massachusetts and went to Plymouth State University in New Hampshire
where I studied Music Education. I moved out to Arizona to teach general
music, choir and band at Le Pera Elementary and taught there for four years.
I have also taught general music at Havasu Preparatory Academy in Lake
Havasu City for a year. I am super excited to be back in Parker and to be able
to teach at all three schools for a second year.
Enclosed in this handbook is all the information you will need for the
upcoming semester in band or choir. If you have any questions or concerns
throughout the year, please dont hesitate to contact me by phone, email,
conference, or just stop in and see how the band and choir are doing. I am
looking forward to this year- lets make it a great one!
Sincerely,
Mrs. Perry

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Follow directions the first time they are given

Respect yourself, others and the music room
No candy, GUM, food, or drink (other than water) is allowed
Raise your hand for permission to speak
Come to class prepared
No cell phones in class

Consequences:
1. Warning
2. Conference with student/Time out
3. Choices:
a. Parent Contact
b. After Class (1-2 min)
4. Referral/Sent to office/Phone call home

Student Expectations:

Have your materials at every class, concert, etc.

Band- instrument, music, pencil. Choir- music, pencil.
Be on time to class.
Attend all classes, rehearsals, concerts, and any other performance
opportunities.
Participate in class.
Be in appropriate attire in class and at performances.
Follow all school rules as in the student handbook.
Practice at least 30 minutes a day.
Follow directions the first time.
Try and dont be afraid to ask questions.

Teacher Expectations:

Come to class prepared.

Hold students to a high standard.

Cultivate a safe learning environment for all students.

Answer all questions as quickly and completely as possible.
Be consistent with grading and policies.
Communicate effectively with students and parents.

Music Class Outline:

Band Concert Band
Spring Concert May 21016
Concert Music
Music Theory
Choir Concert Choir
Spring Concert May 2015
Concert Music
Music Theory

Required Materials:
All students must come prepared to class with the following materials:
Instrument (For Band)
Music/Method Book
Pencil

Grading:
Grades are based on a point system.
Participation- 4 pts/day
Listening Examples (Choir)- 18 pts
Compare and Contrast Paragraphs (Choir)- 10 pts
Writing Across the Curriculum Essays- 30 pts
Performances (required)- 100 pts
Concert (required)- 200 pts
Post-Test- 100 pts
Grades for Band and Choir will follow the general grading system:

90-100% = A
80-89% = B
70-79% = C
60-69% = D
0-59% = F

Attendance:
All BAND students are expected to participate in class every day as well as to
come to events and concerts.
All CHOIR students are expected to participate in class every day and come
to events and concerts.
If a student is absent for whatever reason, they must make up the work. If a
student misses a Band or Choir class, they will get a zero for their
participation grade until they make up the work with the teacher. If a student
misses an event or concert, they will need to make up the work or their
grade will be a zero.

Missing Work:
If a student misses a band or choir class, they may choose to make up the
work by coming in before school or staying after school.
If a student misses an event, they may choose to make up the work by
writing a 3-4 page paper on one of the following subjects, following the
writing standards:

Research a composer/musician/band
o Full biography, including facts about their life, interesting
accomplishments, how they became famous, what they did to
influence music, etc.
Research a genre of music
o Explain the history of that genre- what influenced it,
characteristics of it, maybe what it influenced in the future.
Examples: Hip-hop, Rock n roll, Swing, Jazz, Heavy metal,
Country, Pop, Baroque, Romantic, etc.

If a student misses a concert, they may choose to make up the work by

performing the concert songs for an audience, videotaping their performance
and then writing a short critique of their performance for a grade.

Procedures:
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Enter into the music room quickly and quietly

Put your backpacks in the designated areas against the wall
Read the objective, agenda, and other pertinent information on the
white board
Take out supplies such as instrument, music, and pencil
Take your assigned seat
Start warming up or stretching
Wait for further cues from music teacher
When leaving, put away instrument, music, pencil
Walk quietly out of the room

Restroom:
We are lucky enough to have a restroom within the music room. Please only
use this during the first few minutes or the last 10 minutes of class, unless it
is an emergency. Only one person in the bathroom at a time.

Attire:
Choir and Band students are expected to follow school dress codes during
the music class.
Concert and event attire will consist of school appropriate clothing that is ALL
black. That includes shirt, bottoms (pants or skirts) and shoes. If wearing a
skirt, it must be at least knee-length.

Calendar:

Events- Hospice of Havasus Celebration of Life- small jazz band- Jan. 30, 2016
- AWC Family Night- February BOTH Band and Choir.
Concert- Separate Band and Choir concerts- Arrive at 5:30 in music room
with correct attire, instruments and music.
May 2016 (Exact dates TBA)- 6:30pm at Alumni Hall at Parker High School

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Please sign and detach only this section and return to Mrs. Perry no later
than Friday, January 8, 2016.

I have read and understand the Parker High School Music Handbook. If I have
any questions throughout the year, I will contact Mrs. Perry either by phone,
email, or conference.

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