Personal Technology/Cell Phones
In order to maximize student learning and engagement during our rehearsals, no cell phones or tech devices will be permitted during class instructional time. If there is a personal matter that requires serious attention, please speak with Mr. Karpinsky before rehearsal. Parents – please do not expect your student to respond to text messages DURING instructional time.
Students have the first five minutes and/or passing time to access their phones. It is an expectation that when we begin rehearsal, all distractions such as cell phones, food, board games, lava lamps, skateboards, and anything else you can think of be put away. I will honor that expectation as well.
“The First Five Minutes”
Students have the first five minutes of every rehearsal to warm-up on their instrument, use the restroom, get a drink of water/fill water bottle, and get their instrument ready for rehearsal. Students who are not in their seat with their instrument fully unpacked by the start of rehearsal will be marked tardy. This policy follows the expectations of professional orchestral rehearsals and has been established to maximize our limited rehearsal time together.
Professional Musicianship
Students will be expected to have their own personal copies of music (as provided by the teacher), a pencil, and either a folder OR orchestra-specific three ring binders to organize all music. Students will be expected to have their own personal copies of music for every rehearsal, for the purpose of marking fingerings, bowings, and other musical markings. Students will be expected to have their own pencil and personal copy of music on their stand and actively participate in marking their own music, just as professional musicians do. Material check quizzes will be conducted at the discretion of the director, announced or unannounced.
Sectionals
Throughout the course of each concert cycle, students will have opportunities to break off into sectional groups to study, rehearse, and work on music together. Students must bring their own music/materials to a sectional.
At the discretion of the director, technology or cell phones may be used for metronome, listening, or recording purposes. The director will pre-appoint specific students who have permission to access this technology.
Enrollment in orchestra is sequential and it is expected that students take all 3 terms. If a serious course conflict occurs, please contact Mr. Karpinsky.
In order to maximize student learning and engagement during our rehearsals, no cell phones or tech devices will be permitted during class instructional time. If there is a personal matter that requires serious attention, please speak with Mr. Karpinsky before rehearsal. Parents – please do not expect your student to respond to text messages DURING instructional time.
Students have the first five minutes and/or passing time to access their phones. It is an expectation that when we begin rehearsal, all distractions such as cell phones, food, board games, lava lamps, skateboards, and anything else you can think of be put away. I will honor that expectation as well.
“The First Five Minutes”
Students have the first five minutes of every rehearsal to warm-up on their instrument, use the restroom, get a drink of water/fill water bottle, and get their instrument ready for rehearsal. Students who are not in their seat with their instrument fully unpacked by the start of rehearsal will be marked tardy. This policy follows the expectations of professional orchestral rehearsals and has been established to maximize our limited rehearsal time together.
Professional Musicianship
Students will be expected to have their own personal copies of music (as provided by the teacher), a pencil, and either a folder OR orchestra-specific three ring binders to organize all music. Students will be expected to have their own personal copies of music for every rehearsal, for the purpose of marking fingerings, bowings, and other musical markings. Students will be expected to have their own pencil and personal copy of music on their stand and actively participate in marking their own music, just as professional musicians do. Material check quizzes will be conducted at the discretion of the director, announced or unannounced.
Sectionals
Throughout the course of each concert cycle, students will have opportunities to break off into sectional groups to study, rehearse, and work on music together. Students must bring their own music/materials to a sectional.
At the discretion of the director, technology or cell phones may be used for metronome, listening, or recording purposes. The director will pre-appoint specific students who have permission to access this technology.
Enrollment in orchestra is sequential and it is expected that students take all 3 terms. If a serious course conflict occurs, please contact Mr. Karpinsky.
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