Norman North Orchestra


Grading Policy

 

Daily Grade:

10 points per day (Based on participation, materials, rehearsal attitude.)

Daily Assignments:

15 points per day at the beginning of class. Students are present and on
time if they are in their chairs or positions with all necessary materials and
ready to perform or participate when the bell rings or class begins.

Tests:

100 points unless otherwise noted.

Tryouts:

200 points

Semester Test:

15% of your semester grade. This includes concert evaluations, your
chamber music performance/presentation, commencement in May, etc.

NN Grading Scale:

A = 100-90 B = 89-80 C = 79-70 D = 69-60

Performances:

500 POINTS. Concerts are required, no exceptions.
Tardies, materials, uniform, and participation figure in. If you choose not
to attend you will receive 0 points. If you are seriously ill (physician's
note required), or have a serious family emergency, your parent must
notify the directors before 3:50pm the day of the performance or before
a scheduled event during that school day. An excused absence from
school the day of a performance is not an excused absence from any performance.

Contests:

600 POINTS. Contests are required.
OSSAA ineligible students must be excluded, and will receive an alternate
assignment (600 points) in lieu of the contest performance.

Tardies:

All tardies to class are unexcused unless accompanied by an admit from
the office.

Unexcused Absences:

Unexcused absences will receive 0 points for the day or the assignment(s).

 

Additional grades will be announced and explained.

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General Information

 

CONCERT UNIFORM

Men: A Tux Coat and Pant will be provided. You will need to complete the uniform with the following:

  • Tie: Solid black bow tie
  • Shoes: Solid black dress shoes
  • Shirt: White long-sleeved dress (or tux) shirt
  • Socks: All black

Women:

  • Skirt: Black ankle-length skirt
  • Blouse: Black dress blouse with long sleeves and a collar
  • Hose: Black
  • Shoes: Solid black dress shoes with a closed toe

**You may have a black dress that meets the skirt and blouse requirements listed above.
**The uniform must cover the abdomen when in playing position.
**Any jewelry or hair accessories should be minimal, discrete, and non-distracting to the audience.

SYMPHONIC ORCHESTRA

When we begin meeting with the winds and percussion, the schedule will be as follows:

Monday, Wednesday, Friday - Regular class time

Tuesday and Thursday - Winds and Percussion--12:20-1:00/Strings 12:20-1:05

We have permission from the administration to pursue this schedule. It is the only way we can have full orchestra. On the days when the string players go to lunch during our regularly scheduled class time, they must either stay off campus or stay in the Instrumental Music Rooms. There should be no students in the hallways without a pass. If this privilege is abused, the price for the orchestra is high. Please be responsible.

EQUIPMENT

You will need to have the following equipment in addition to your instrument:

9th Grade:
Muller-Rusch Book III
Muller-Rusch Book IV
Essentials for Strings
Dark Rosin
Pencil
Anchor Strap (cello/bass)
Bow (basses)

 

Philharmonic Orchestra:

Muller-Rusch Book 1V

Essentials for Strings
Dark Rosin
Pencil
Anchor Strap (cello/bass)
Bow (basses)

 

Symphonic Orchestra:

Muller-Rusch Book 1V
Essentials for Strings
Dark Rosin
Pencil
Anchor Strap (cello/bass)
Bow (basses)

Strings should be replaced at least once per year and bows should be rehaired at least every other year.

Recommended String Brands: Violin/Viola: Dominant, Aricore, Helicore
Cello: D'Addario Zyex, Helicore

String Repair: Gilliam Music, Norman Music Center, Rocky Werning

STRING BASSES

If you wish to use a school bass, it is $90 per year for instrument upkeep. Make checks payable to NPS. Please refer to the user agreement for details concerning repairs and replacement. Students are responsible for the transportation of their string bass to rehearsals/performances outside of the school day.

TRANSPORTATION

Students must ride in school vehicles when attending a school function with the orchestra. Students may not drive.

SOLO/ENSEMBLE CONTEST

This is a voluntary activity in which students are encouraged to participate. All rehearsals take place outside of class. Ninth grade students will be entered in the Junior High Division, unless they specifically request the Senior High Division. Students may not participate in more than four ensembles. The entry deadline is listed on the calendar of events. The entry procedure will be posted and explained in December.

LETTERING IN ORCHESTRA

Students may letter in orchestra by meeting one of the following requirements:

1. Earning a Superior or Excellent rating on a Solo at District Contest

2. Earning a Superior rating on an Ensemble at District Contest

3. Earning a position in the All-OMEA Orchestra (10th-12th only)

END OF THE YEAR TUXEDO RETURN

Tuxedos will need to be returned immediately following the Spring Concert with their garment bag.

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