Mount View Middle School

Shelly Williams
Band Teacher Related Arts Team Leader

B.S. Towson University Continuing education at Peabody, University of Maryland, Towson University and Bowie State College Ms. Williams has been honored as Chamber of Commerce Teacher of the Year, multiple entries in Who's Who of American Teachers,Outstanding Young Women of America.

Teaching Howard County
Children Since 1987

Welcome

Have a great summer. 
Winter Concert Dec. 14
Night of the Arts Jan. 14
Spring Concert June 1
Music in the Parks May 15

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Course Overview

Mount View Middle School’s band program is a comprehensive program that performs at the highest conceivable level of quality.

In band we are in an evolutionary process. No matter how good you are, you can always improve. As students develop, this evolution will mean many changes. For me, change is not perceived as a stressful crisis, but rather as an opportunity for exciting growth, and I encourage students and parents to view it similarly. My primary objective is to prepare each student musician to appreciate music as a performer and listener. Helping students develop adequate musical skills and promoting growth in musical understanding and appreciation are two of the most important factors in obtaining this objective. In accordance with this goal, instrumental music is taught so as to develop in each student:

- ABILITY TO PERFORM ON A MUSICAL INSTRUMENT.

- ABILITY TO PERSEVERE IN MUSICAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS, WORKING INDIVIDUALLY OR WITH AN ENSEMBLE.

- AESTHETIC SATISFACTION, SENSITIVITY TO BEAUTY RESULTING IN EMOTIONAL RESPONSIVENESS TO THE ARTS.

- APPRECIATION AND UNDERSTANDING OF QUALITY IN ALL TYPES OF MUSIC AND ITS PERFORMANCE.

- DESIRE AND ABILITY TO HELP PERPETUATE THE CULTURAL ASSETS OF SOCIETY.

- LASTING INTEREST IN MUSIC WHICH WILL DEVELOP DURING THE PERIOD OF FORMAL EDUCATION AND BEYOND, SO THAT MUSIC WILL BECOME A FIRMLY ESTABLISHED FACET OF DAILY LIVING.

- INTEREST IN THE CREATIVE POSSIBILITIES IN MUSIC WHICH WILL ENCOURAGE A CONTINUOUS EXPLORATION IN THIS PROCESS.

- SENSITIVITY TO AND UNDERSTANDING OF THE BASIC ELEMENTS OF MUSIC: TONE, MELODY, RHYTHM, HARMONY, AND FORM

Grading Policy

GRADING POLICY

“DUE TO THE NATURE OF BAND AS A PERFORMANCE CLASS, ALL STUDENTS MUST BE SUCCESSFUL! D” AND “E” WORK IS UNACCEPTABLE AND MUST BE MADE UP.

UNEXCUSED ABSENCE FROM A CONCERT OR EVENING REHEARSAL WILL RESULT IN A LOSS OF TWO LETTER GRADES FOR THE QUARTER

FACTORS WHICH MAKE UP A GRADE

* GRADING POLICY

“DUE TO THE NATURE OF BAND AS A PERFORMANCE CLASS, ALL STUDENTS MUST BE SUCCESSFUL! D” AND “E” WORK IS UNACCEPTABLE AND MUST BE MADE UP.

UNEXCUSED ABSENCE FROM A CONCERT OR EVENING REHEARSAL WILL RESULT IN A LOSS OF TWO LETTER GRADES FOR THE QUARTER

FACTORS WHICH MAKE UP A GRADE

* Participation
Attitude is the single greatest factor that will determine the musical success of any individual.

In general an “A” student shows positive leadership and interest in assisting rehearsal procedures.

He or she shows independence and resourcefulness in assisting rehearsal procedures.
He or she is self-disciplined, punctual, dependable and cooperative.

The “A” student has outstanding progress in self-improvement through constant individual practice and ensemble participation.

In summation, the student cares deeply, wants to succeed, and demonstrates this through quality work.

* Demonstrated Performance
How well a student plays compared to their ability. Letter grades are given.
* Playing Tests
Grades are given on performance of assigned material with the following criteria:

A- The best conceivable performance of the material. Careful attention was given to style, phrasing, tempo, articulation, tone, and intonation.

B- A good performance of the assigned material. All rhythms and notes are correct but some limited problems on additional musical factors.

C-A fair performance of the assigned material. Some problems on notes and rhythms

D or E Unacceptable performance. Little or no work done. Must be brought up to level to continue in the performing ensemble.

* Practice
A grade based on how many minutes of home practice per week.
100 min. = A 80-99 min. = B 60-79 min. = C

* Written Work
Written work including tests,and quizzes.

GRADING POLICY

“DUE TO THE NATURE OF BAND AS A PERFORMANCE CLASS, ALL STUDENTS MUST BE SUCCESSFUL! D” AND “E” WORK IS UNACCEPTABLE AND MUST BE MADE UP.

UNEXCUSED ABSENCE FROM A CONCERT OR EVENING REHEARSAL WILL RESULT IN A LOSS OF TWO LETTER GRADES FOR THE QUARTER

FACTORS WHICH MAKE UP A GRADE

* Participation
Attitude is the single greatest factor that will determine the musical success of any individual.

In general an “A” student shows positive leadership and interest in assisting rehearsal procedures.

He or she shows independence and resourcefulness in assisting rehearsal procedures.
He or she is self-disciplined, punctual, dependable and cooperative.

The “A” student has outstanding progress in self-improvement through constant individual practice and ensemble participation.

In summation, the student cares deeply, wants to succeed, and demonstrates this through quality work.

A- The best conceivable performance of the material. Careful attention was given to style, phrasing, tempo, articulation, tone, and intonation.

B- A good performance of the assigned material. All rhythms and notes are correct but some limited problems on additional musical factors.

C- A fair performance of the assigned material. Some problems on notes and rhythms

D or E Unacceptable performance. Little or no work done. Must be brought up to level to continue in the performing ensemble.

* Practice
A grade based on how many minutes of home practice per week.
100 min. = A 80-99 min. = B 60-79 min. = C

* Written Work
Written work including tests,and quizzes.

Participation
Attitude is the single greatest factor that will determine the musical success of any individual.