Books

7^th Grade Guitar                               Contemporary Class Guitar Book I (Will Schmid)

Instruments

7^th Grade Guitar   Students enrolled in this class music have either a six string classical or six string acoustic guitar for home use. All students MUST have an instrument for home use. Students may use school instruments IN CLASS ONLY, But are encouraged to bring their own instruments.

 8^th Grade Guitar Students enrolled in this course MUST bring their own instrument each day that they have class. 

Instrument rental or purchase: Instruments can be either rented or purchased locally at:

Melodee Music - www.melodeemusic.com

320 E Market St
Leesburg, VA 20176
(703) 777-7602

Music and Arts -

Cedar Lakes Plaza
46900 Cedar Lakes Plaza, Ste. 160 (Rt. 7)
Sterling, VA 20164
703-444-3700 

Classroom Rules and Regulations

• No gum or candy
• Students must have agendas at all times
• Be on time (No Tardies)
• Label all instruments and books
• Must have all materials (pencil, book, instrument, tuner, etc….) for every class
• No restroom/water passes issued without agenda

Grading System

Marking period grades are calculated using the following formula:

20% - Daily work habits/class participation

20% - Practice sheets (Due once a week with parent signature or credit will not be given). Late practice sheets WILL NOT be accepted.

40% - Performance assessment

20% - Ensemble work

Extra credit: Students may receive extra credit by attending or participating in non-school related concerts or music events.

Interims: Interims will be issued to EVERYONE enrolled in music courses offered by JL Simpson Middle School.

Concerts

7^th and 8th Grade spring concert          May 30^th (6:00 pm)

Performance Attire: For guitar performances, students are to dress in the following:

Gentlemen- Black pants, white dress shirt, tie and dress shoes

Ladies- Black pants/long skirt, white top and dress shoes