Nobel MS Drum line ClassNobel MS Drum line Class

Mr. EspinosaMr. Espinosa

Winter Drum line CompetitionsWinter Drum line Competitions

Required to buyRequired to buy

Marching SticksThey are much thickerThan regular drum sticksPrice $8 to $25

MetronomeThey range in price of $20 - $100

Recommended Recommended

Drum PadPrice range from

$22 - $80

Where can I buy this stuff?Where can I buy this stuff? List of local music storesList of local music stores

Guitar MerchantGuitar Merchant All listed music stores sell suppliesAll listed music stores sell supplies 7503 Topanga Cyn. Blvd.7503 Topanga Cyn. Blvd. for Mr. Espinosa’s Classes. for Mr. Espinosa’s Classes. Canoga Park, Ca. 91303Canoga Park, Ca. 91303 (818) 884-5905(818) 884-5905

Canoga School of MusicCanoga School of Music 7243 Canoga Ave.7243 Canoga Ave. Canoga Park, Ca. 91303Canoga Park, Ca. 91303 (818) 340-4021(818) 340-4021

Sam Ash MusicSam Ash Music 20934 Roscoe Blvd.20934 Roscoe Blvd. Canoga Park, Ca. 91304Canoga Park, Ca. 91304 (818) 709-5650(818) 709-5650

Cassell’s MusicCassell’s Music 901. N. Maclay Ave.901. N. Maclay Ave. San Fernando, Ca. 91340San Fernando, Ca. 91340 (818) 365-9247(818) 365-9247

Hendrick’s MusicHendrick’s Music 2040 N. Glenoaks Blvd. ste. G2040 N. Glenoaks Blvd. ste. G San Fernando, Ca. 91340San Fernando, Ca. 91340 (818) 361-9330(818) 361-9330

Baxter Northrup MusicBaxter Northrup Music 14534 Ventura Blvd.14534 Ventura Blvd. Sherman Oaks, Ca. 91403Sherman Oaks, Ca. 91403 (818) 788-7510(818) 788-7510

Daily Class proceduresDaily Class procedures

Set Up:Set Up: Be in seat when bell ringsBe in seat when bell rings Set up instrument, music stand, Set up instrument, music stand,

etc… in 5 minutesetc… in 5 minutes Warm-ups (varies on how many Warm-ups (varies on how many

we have learned)we have learned) Lesson (learning time)Lesson (learning time) Rehearsal (going over it as a Rehearsal (going over it as a

class)class)

Clean UpClean Up Put instruments away in proper Put instruments away in proper

placesplaces Put music stands away properlyPut music stands away properly Straighten up chairs and roomStraighten up chairs and room Sit in assigned seats until Mr. Sit in assigned seats until Mr.

Espinosa dismisses the class Espinosa dismisses the class

Commitment to the DrumlineCommitment to the Drumline

This class is designed as a performance class. This class is designed as a performance class. If you choose to participate in the winter If you choose to participate in the winter drumline season, you MUST commit! This drumline season, you MUST commit! This means all practices, rehearsals, performances! means all practices, rehearsals, performances! Since we are competing against other middle Since we are competing against other middle schools and representing Nobel, I expect the schools and representing Nobel, I expect the same commitment to excellence as in your same commitment to excellence as in your academic classes. These are all part of your academic classes. These are all part of your grade. Saturdays rehearsals and performances grade. Saturdays rehearsals and performances are mandatory. are mandatory.

GradingGrading Grading Scale: 100% to 90% = AGrading Scale: 100% to 90% = A 89% to 80 % = B89% to 80 % = B 79% to 70% = 79% to 70% =

CC 69% to 60% = 69% to 60% =

DD 59% and below 59% and below

is is a FAIL a FAIL

Grade points: Performance Tests = 100 pointsGrade points: Performance Tests = 100 points Written Tests Written Tests = 100 points = 100 points Performing Concerts = 500 points each date TBAPerforming Concerts = 500 points each date TBA Daily Participation = 10 pointsDaily Participation = 10 points Homework (Practice logs) = 20 points per weekHomework (Practice logs) = 20 points per week

Tests and make-upsTests and make-ups

In addition to written tests, there will be playing tests.

During the playing test the student will be graded on:

Note accuracy Rhythmic accuracy Playing posture Instrument position

If a test is missed, it can be made up within one week of the students' return to class. This make up must be done on the student's own time (before school, during nutrition or lunch, or after school) not during a passing period or at the beginning or end of class. If the student is not satisfied with a grade, the test can be retaken as many times as necessary within one week to raise that grade to a B. An "A" may only be achieved on the initial attempt at the test.

Work Habits & Cooperation GradeWork Habits & Cooperation Grade The work habits grade includes:The work habits grade includes:

PosturePosture, (sitting up straight, feet flat on the , (sitting up straight, feet flat on the floor!) floor!)

PunctualityPunctuality, (getting to class on time) , (getting to class on time) PromptnessPromptness in preparation for rehearsal in preparation for rehearsal

(getting stand, chair and instrument out in (getting stand, chair and instrument out in an orderly and prompt fashion). an orderly and prompt fashion).

The cooperation grade includes:The cooperation grade includes:

The cooperation grade is based on a point The cooperation grade is based on a point system. system.

I will award the students 10 points a day. I will award the students 10 points a day. If the student has good work habits and If the student has good work habits and

contributes to the progress of the rehearsal contributes to the progress of the rehearsal by not talking, participating and listening to by not talking, participating and listening to instruction, then the student will keep the 50 instruction, then the student will keep the 50 points a week. points a week.

However, if the student breaks any of the However, if the student breaks any of the classroom rules a point will be deducted for classroom rules a point will be deducted for every offense cited. every offense cited.

Points will be tallied up after each grading Points will be tallied up after each grading period and E's, S's and U's will be given out period and E's, S's and U's will be given out accordingly. accordingly.

Points cannot be made up! If a student is Points cannot be made up! If a student is disciplined for disrupting a rehearsal more disciplined for disrupting a rehearsal more than once in a week, he or she will receive a than once in a week, he or she will receive a "U" cooperation for the entire grading "U" cooperation for the entire grading period. period.

Classroom RulesClassroom Rules You may talk only when permitted by teacher. You may talk only when permitted by teacher. You may not throw objects of any kind.* You may not throw objects of any kind.* You may not eat candy, food, and chew gum or drink liquids in the You may not eat candy, food, and chew gum or drink liquids in the

music classroom.* music classroom.* You may only touch the instrument that is assigned to you. You may only touch the instrument that is assigned to you. You may only practice or perform on your instrument; No You may only practice or perform on your instrument; No

mistreating the instruments. mistreating the instruments. You are to respect others, especially their right to learn.*You are to respect others, especially their right to learn.* The teacher, not by the bell will dismiss you from the class.*The teacher, not by the bell will dismiss you from the class.* Be seated before the tardy bell rings.*Be seated before the tardy bell rings.* Come prepared to class.* Come prepared to class.* Keep the music room clean and orderly. (Straighten chairs and put Keep the music room clean and orderly. (Straighten chairs and put

stands away)stands away) * = Nobel School Rules

Don’t forget to print out this page and return the Don’t forget to print out this page and return the tear-off signed by you and your parents. You will tear-off signed by you and your parents. You will not be allowed to participate in class without one!not be allowed to participate in class without one!

I have read and understand the rules and expectations of Mr. I have read and understand the rules and expectations of Mr. Espinosa’s music class. I will be responsible and treat my instrument Espinosa’s music class. I will be responsible and treat my instrument with care. If it should break, please inform Mr. Espinosa immediately with care. If it should break, please inform Mr. Espinosa immediately so that he can recommend what needs to be done.so that he can recommend what needs to be done.

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