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Frequently Asked Questions How do I know when my lesson is scheduled? What is the Grading Policy and how am I graded? What do I do if my instrument is broken? How do I get to RFA High School? What if I forget my instrument? What if my instrument is not
working properly? Where can I get band accessories like reeds? Where are Marching band, Pep band practices? Are my lessons always the period and weekday? What day and period is my lesson THIS WEEK? How much am I expected to practice? How can I get Smart Music for my Computer? I am new to Rome and want to try out for a band program. What should I wear to the Concert? Can I suggest a new song to be included in the program? I want to join the Color Guard. Do I have to attend all performances? How can I get a permission slip for a band function? When are auditions for OCMEA Scholarships and Festivals? Do I have to make up my other class work when I am excused for a lesson? Where can I get a RFA hooded Sweatshirt?
Concert Band/ Wind Ensemble 1. 40% Band Lesson grades averaged. Each semester has approximately eight lesson days per marking period, (one per week) so a full credit lesson earns 5 points. Points are awarded for: attendance, promptness, preparedness, effort and cooperation, and improvement. Lesson schedules are posted in the band room and on this web site one week in advance. Lessons missed for any reason may be made up at any of the before or after school make-up days during the following school week. These make-up days are also posted in the band room and on the website. Students are responsible to make up any classwork missed due to weekly lessons 2. 40% Band Rehearsal performance. Rehearsals average two points each, and are based on: observed promptness, preparedness, cooperation, effort to the good of the ensemble. These include rehearsals in and outside the school day. 3. 20% Public Performances. These include: concerts, competitions, parades, football games, outings, and trips that take place during and outside the school day. Any performance missed may be made up by attending two EXTRA lessons by the end of the marking period.
If the instrument is school owned, repairs are done through the band teacher. If the instrument is privately owned or rented from an outside source, repairs are the responsibility of the students' parent/guardian Band - Instrument Repair: 1. Mr. Mark Iselo 865-4614 or 336-6085 or 404-3462 Ochob Street, Rome 2. Sam Co. Musical Instrument Repair- Chris Davis 315-717-4456 or Cwd415@hotmail.com Dolgeville, NY 3. Oneida Music Company Thomas Kinney (315) 363-2830 oneidamusic.com Oneida, NY
Reeds: Bb Clarinet-
$1.50 Alto Sax, Alto
Clarinet- $1.75 Bass Clarinet,
Tenor Sax- $2.00 Oboe and Bassoon
$5.00 Lyres: Clarinet, Trumpet,
Saxophone, Trombone $5.00 Flute, Oboe,
Bassoon $8.00 Drum Sticks:
$3.00 Drum Pad
$5.00 Valve Oil
$3.00 Slide Oil
$3.00 Clarinet Swabs: $3.00 If you need an accessory, plan ahead before your performance or lesson. Mrs. Wiehl has some supplies on hand. Still don't count on her having drum sticks or a reed for you the day of the concert.
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