2017-2018 Concert Band Rehearsal & Performance Schedule
Thursday November 2nd 7 – 8:00pm
Thursday November 16th: 7 – 8:00pm
Thursday November 30th 7 – 8:00pm
Wednesday December 6th 7 – 8pm
Wednesday December 13th 4-6pm (Dress Rehearsal):
Thursday December 14th (Winter Concert): 7pm
Wednesday February 20th 7-8:30pm (Disney Trip Participants Only)
Wednesday March 7th 7-8:30pm (Disney Trip Participants Only)
Wednesday March 14th 6-7:30pm (Disney Trip Participants Only)/7:30-8:00pm Trip Meeting for Parents & Students
Thursday March 15th-Tuesday March 20th Walt Disney World Performances (Jazz Ensemble)
Friday March 16th-Tuesday March 20th Walt Disney World Performances (Concert Band, Marching Band, Orchestra)
Thursday May 3rd 6:30-7:30pm
Thursday May 10th 6:30-7:30pm
Thursday May 17th 6:30-7:30pm
Wednesday May 23rd 12:30-2:45pm (Dress Rehearsal):
Thursday May 24th (Spring Concert): 7pm
Wednesday June 20th (Graduation): 7pm
Bernards High School Concert Band Grading Information
(Click HERE for specific guidelines)
CLASS PARTICIPATION: Students will receive a class participation grade twice each quarter. The grade will be based on student preparation, participation in rehearsal, improvement and following class procedures.
EVENING REHEARSAL ATTENDANCE: Attendance at all scheduled evening rehearsals is expected. Students with school related conflicts such as athletic events must communicate those conflicts to Mr. Trumpy no later than 1 week prior to the rehearsal.
PERFORMANCE PARTICIPATION: Attendance at the winter concert (December 14th), spring concert (May 24th) and the graduation performance (June 20th) is mandatory.
TESTING: Students are tested individually at the end of each marking period for scale and repertoire proficiency. Testing may also include written tests on elements such as music vocabulary, rhythms, music theory and music history.
SECTIONALS: Sectionals will be run on occasion within the band class. Sections will be instructed to rehearse repertoire, scales, chamber music or other specific assignments. Students will be graded on time-on-task and overall performance.
Click HERE for Syllabus and Course Information
Click HERE for Fundamental Points Guide
Click HERE for the band handbook