Band Extra Credit Opportunities – 2016-17
There is no limit to how many points of extra credit can be earned. However, only 5 points may be applied to the trimester average. New this year – points beyond 5 may be used to raise the Participation Average.
| Points | Extra Credit Activity |
| 0.5 each | Attend a musical performance (rock concert, pep band, musical theater, dinner music, piano recital, etc.) |
| 0.5 each | Review a favorite piece of music and include a link so Mr. Grush can hear. |
| 1 | Attend a live musical performance and write a review. Include at least 3 specific skills you can identify that the performer has mastered. |
| 1 | CA evening performance (If you did NOT perform) Band, Chorus, Dance, Orchestra, Variety Show, etc. |
| 1 | Listen to 3 different rehearsal recordings (of the same piece) and reflect on at least 3 specific skills we have improved. Also give advice on what more we can do to improve. |
| 1 | MS Jazz Band |
| 1 | Reflect on your individual progress this trimester including at least 3 specific skills you have improved. |
| 1 | Take more than one US music class (band, jazz, orchestra, chorus) |
| 1 | Tutor someone else on playing your band instrument. Write a reflection and include at least 3 specific skills that the student has improved. |
| 1 | US Drumline |
| 1 each | Private lessons (on any musical instrument) |
| 1 each | Record and submit music of the student’s choosing (with or without background accompaniment) |
| 1 each | Transfer an old band video tape (VHS, Hi8, or mini DV) to WMV format |
| 1 each | Write a piece of music using Soundation, Noteflight, or another tool of your choosing |
| 1 each | Youth Ensemble (choir, handbells, jazz band, etc.) that rehearses weekly and performs once a trimester |
| 2 | Performing with US Band class (MS w/US Band, Jazz w/ US Band, etc.) |
| 2 each | Watch movie and blog during a Band Movie Afternoon |
| 3 | Participate in the NCAIS Honor Band |
| 3 | Read Book and attend one Discussion Group – Film Music: A Very Short Introduction |
| Varies | Be a student leader (President, Student Director, Secretary, Librarian, Section Leader) |
| ? | Other ideas? Have Mr. Grush approve ahead of time. |
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