Tays Orchestra Handbook Quiz

What is required for your Orchestra Uniform?
Select all the correct answers:

• All black dress shoes
  (Covered toe and heal)

• Black trouser socks or black tights

• Black trousers or black skirt longer than mid-calf length
  (NO jeans or leggings)

• Black top
  Men: Collared black dress shirt
  Women: Black top with sleeves longer than elbow lenghth

Answer explanation

Uniform Items In Picture:

Black tights

All black dress shoes

Covered toes and heals

Your entire uniform should be only one color. What color is it?

Answer explanation

Example of the Formal Uniform:

This uniform is ALL BLACK. Yay!

Black dress shoes

Black socks

Black trousers

Black belt

Black collared dress shirt

What is the Orchestra website?

• taysorchestras.com

• Any other website address

Your six weeks grades are based on your effort, ability, knowledge, responsibility, and conduct (how you behave in class). Every day is an audition!

• False

• True

Answer explanation

Grades:

50% Written and Playing Tests/ Performances

35% Class Participation & Preparedness

15% Homework Grade

Every before or after school rehearsal and performance is graded. Promptness is part of the grade as well. Your rehearsal grade will be lowered if you arrive late for rehearsal or concert.

What happens on EVERY FRIDAY starting September 1st?

• Weekly tuner check

• You bring Starbucks for the directors

Answer explanation

Friday Tuner Checks:

Students must have a WORKING Korg tuner AND tuning clip to receive a 100 for that test. If you only have one of these items, your grade will be a 0. Come prepared!

(You can also bring Starbucks for your directors every Friday....)

What is missing from this list of supplies?

Supplies: Students should have the book required for their orchestra class, Binder, Shoulder Rest (Violin), Rock Stop (Cello/Bass), Stool (Bass), Tuner and Clip, Cleaning Cloth, Wire Stand, Rosin

• Nail Polish

• Star Wars mask

• PENCIL!!! and Pencil bag with back-up pencils ready to go

• Spare deodorant

Answer explanation

FUN FACT!

It is an expectation that all students write in their music when asked. The *best* students will write in their music without being asked. Make sure you are marking your music!

Choose the true statement:

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Students are expected to practice every day. At home practicing will be assessed in a number of different ways throughout the school year. How will your teachers track your practice?

• Ask your neighbors.

• Several examples include: practice cards, in class playing checks, quizzes, and daily observation.

• See if you look guilty.

• Use their director spidey senses.

Answer explanation

If you use the practice strategies we use in class, you will improve. Students who show dedication and consistent practice throughout the year will have the most growth in their playing.

Is it okay to have gum in the Orchestra room?

• NEVER!!!! Seriously don't even try.

• Still no.

There is only one spot for your cell phone. Where is it?

• On music stand

• In pocket

• In backpack

• On case