Gettysburg High School Procedures
CALENDAR : https://www.gettysburg.k12.pa.us/Page/2068#calendar3034/20180227/month
DRESS:
All students are expected to wear BLACK PANTS (no leggings)
BLACK TOPS (ladies no strapless or tanks and MEN- long sleeve button down)
BLACK SHOES- no flip flops or sneakers and only DARK SOCKS
Men- you may wear ties or bow ties
EXPECTATIONS:
All students are expected to come to orchestra prepared.
All students are responsible to buy a black 3 ring binder to store music.
Pencils must be on each stand, music must be with you for each rehearsal, and instruments must be tuned and in good working condition.
All orchestra students are expected to attend sectionals and must participate in three required concerts each year. Your grade will be affected if you fail to attend.
Lessons are required. Lessons will be excused only if a student is absent from school or a teacher needs the student to stay in class (tests or failing a class). A written excuse by the teacher holding a student must be placed in the excuse box in Mrs. Kriel’s room the week of a scheduled lesson.
GRADING:
Grades will be given four times a year.
Each grade is divided into the following categories: SECTIONALS, PLAYING TESTS, QUIZZES AND SCALES, and PERFORMANCE AND PARTICIPATION. Any extra credit will be placed in your participation grade. Credit will be given for attending concerts in the community (must have a program or ticket stub) and for participating in extra musical activities that are offered throughout the school year.
OTHER OPPORTUNITIES:
Counties-Students showing advanced playing technique will be considered for participation in the County Orchestra Festival.
Districts, Regionals and States-Students may also try out for District Orchestra in December. If accepted, the student will attend a three day over night festival and audition for other festivals.
String Ensemble- String ensemble is an auditioned group that will meet during sectionals and lessons. This is a group for advanced students seeking opportunities to play in the community.
Pit Orchestra- The High School Pit Orchestra will begin rehearsals after the December break. More information will be given to interested participants at a later date.
DRESS:
All students are expected to wear BLACK PANTS (no leggings)
BLACK TOPS (ladies no strapless or tanks and MEN- long sleeve button down)
BLACK SHOES- no flip flops or sneakers and only DARK SOCKS
Men- you may wear ties or bow ties
EXPECTATIONS:
All students are expected to come to orchestra prepared.
All students are responsible to buy a black 3 ring binder to store music.
Pencils must be on each stand, music must be with you for each rehearsal, and instruments must be tuned and in good working condition.
All orchestra students are expected to attend sectionals and must participate in three required concerts each year. Your grade will be affected if you fail to attend.
Lessons are required. Lessons will be excused only if a student is absent from school or a teacher needs the student to stay in class (tests or failing a class). A written excuse by the teacher holding a student must be placed in the excuse box in Mrs. Kriel’s room the week of a scheduled lesson.
GRADING:
Grades will be given four times a year.
Each grade is divided into the following categories: SECTIONALS, PLAYING TESTS, QUIZZES AND SCALES, and PERFORMANCE AND PARTICIPATION. Any extra credit will be placed in your participation grade. Credit will be given for attending concerts in the community (must have a program or ticket stub) and for participating in extra musical activities that are offered throughout the school year.
OTHER OPPORTUNITIES:
Counties-Students showing advanced playing technique will be considered for participation in the County Orchestra Festival.
Districts, Regionals and States-Students may also try out for District Orchestra in December. If accepted, the student will attend a three day over night festival and audition for other festivals.
String Ensemble- String ensemble is an auditioned group that will meet during sectionals and lessons. This is a group for advanced students seeking opportunities to play in the community.
Pit Orchestra- The High School Pit Orchestra will begin rehearsals after the December break. More information will be given to interested participants at a later date.