Why do I have rules and procedures?

Could you imagine what would happen if you needed to go in a car to the mall which was perhaps one mile away?

Not too much as long as there are rules, and people follow the rules.

But what if everyone was allowed to go when they wanted to? If there were no traffic lights or learning permits or driver’s ed?

I would hate to think of it.

BOOM!

SMASH!

CRASH!

Well the same thing is necessary in instrumental music class. In order that everyone can have fun learning about instruments we need to have rules which tell us how we should behave in music and we have procedures which help make the class run smoothly.

Take a look at the rules and procedures that are posted below.

Do you see something that needs to be added or changed?

Let me know what you think…. After all this is your class too!

Instrumental Music Rules

1. Treat everyone and everything with respect

2. Take responsibility for your instrument and materials and follow the schedule

3. Respond right away to rehearsal cues (signals for quiet, starting, and stopping          etc)

4. Raise your hand for questions and comments

5. Follow procedures

Instrumental Music Procedures: Entering the Class

1. Take out instrument

2. Oil valves or slide, check reed, rosin bow before sitting down

3. Check materials table for music and/or exercises. BRING PENCIL.

4. Store instrument case out of the way before you take your seat (side/under chair or back of class)

5. Take seat and warm-up with soft tones

Instrumental Music Procedures: Exiting the Class

1. Store music in your notebook or return music to materials table.

2. Return instrument to case with oils, reed, rosin, bow inside case. LOCK CASE.

3. Store instrument in cabinet or designated area.