FINAL GRADES!!!
Any make up tests or assignments must be completed and
submitted to Mr. Bradner by 3:15pm Friday, June 9th.
Missed Concert/Rehearsal Make-Up Assignment
ALL RMS Band students that are absent from required events will have a chance to earn at a least a portion of the missed points from the event.
Excused absences can be redeemed with full credit upon the completion of the following assignment.
Unexcused absences can be partially made up with the completion of the following assignment.
Both portions of the make-up assignment must be completed within 21 days of the date of the missed concert/rehearsal.
Make-Up Assignment:
8th Grade-
Performance Portion:
Schedule a time to meet with Mr. Bradner for a playing test including the individual performance of any excerpt from the concert music, and at least 2 major scales selected by Mr. Bradner. The possible major scales include in concert pitch, C-F-G-Bb-Eb-Ab.
Written Portion:
A 2 page comprehensive report on a composer or significant symphonic musical selection. The options are virtually endless, so approve your topic with Mr. Bradner before you get started. This report will be typed in a double spaced format, and free from grammatical errors. You must have at least 2 references cited at the end of the report. The contents of the report will be a collection of your words and thoughts and cannot be copied directly from the source.
7th Grade-
Performance Portion:
Schedule a time to meet with Mr. Bradner for a playing test including the individual performance of any excerpt from the concert music, and at least 2 major scales selected by Mr. Bradner. The possible major scales include in concert pitch, C-F-Bb-Eb.
Written Portion:
A 2 page comprehensive report on a composer or significant symphonic musical selection. The options are virtually endless, so approve your topic with Mr. Bradner before you get started. This report will be typed in a double spaced format, and free from grammatical errors. You must have at least 2 references cited at the end of the report. The contents of the report will be a collection of your words and thoughts and cannot be copied directly from the source.
6th Grade-
Performance Portion:
Schedule a time to meet with Mr. Bradner for a playing test including the individual performance of any excerpt from the concert music, and the 2 major half scales of concert F and Bb.
Written Portion:
A 1 page comprehensive report on a composer or significant symphonic musical selection. The options are virtually endless, so approve your topic with Mr. Bradner before you get started. This report will be typed in a double spaced format, and free from grammatical errors. The contents of the report will be a collection of your words and thoughts and cannot be copied directly from the source.
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Instrumental Music Participation Fee Letter:
Parents and Students,
All band and orchestra students at Rippon Middle School will be required to pay a participation fee for the 2016-2017 school year. The fee will be used to cover essential materials and costs necessary for a quality instrumental music program to function and provide a superior education for all students. The fee will also cover the cost of the new music department polo required for all public performances. Please understand that Rippon is not alone in requiring a participation fee and that our fees are in fact much lower than most other schools in this region. Also know that the fee does not fully cover the true cost for each student.
All fees are due no later than Friday September 23rd.
Band Fees:
6th and 7th grade- $30
Includes the new performance polo, method book, supplemental materials/music, and instrument supplies (one pair of drumsticks for percussion, slide/valve oil for brass, cork grease and one reed for woodwinds)
8th grade- $35
Includes the new performance polo, supplemental materials/music, and instrument supplies (one pair of drumsticks for percussion, slide/valve oil for brass, cork grease and one reed for woodwinds), and district assessment costs (event registration and transportation).
Orchestra Fees:
6th and 7th grade- $30
Includes the new performance polo, method book, supplemental materials/music, and instrument maintenance and repairs (rosin, bow hair, and strings)
8th grade- $35
Includes the new performance polo, method book, supplemental materials/music, and instrument maintenance and repairs (rosin, bow hair, and strings), and district assessment costs (event registration and transportation).
Please contact Mr. Bradner at bradnedr@pwcs.edu for any questions about the band participation fee or Mr. Cheytanov at CHEYTAEA@pwcs.edu for any questions about the orchestra participation fee.