The 6th Grade Band Syllabus will be posted here in the coming weeks for parents to view at anytime they need to reference it.  

Important classroom expectations for 6th Grade Band & Choir:

• 6th Grade Band & Choir are mandatory classes for all ODCS 6th Grade students to take.

• It is the families responsibility to obtain a quality instrument for their son or daughter.

• All students must have the following items with them each time they enter the classroom:

1. Instrument - Students that come to class without their instruments will receive a 50% deduction from their daily participation grade for each day they come to class without their instrument.

2. Mouthpieces - Students will receive a 10% grade deduction from their daily participation grade if they come to class without their mouthpiece for class.

3. Woodwinds Specific - ligature & reeds - Students will receive a 10% grade deduction from their daily participation grade if they come to class without their ligature (5%) or reeds (5%) for class. 

4. Black 1" 3-Ring Binder - Students will use their binders to keep their Essential Elements books, pencils and all choir/concert music passed out in class in.

5. Pencil (Pens are not permitted for any music class) - Students will receive a 10% grade deduction from their daily participation grade if they come to class without their pencil for class.

6. Essential Elements Book 1 - 1st copy will be supplied by the school.  If your child loses this copy, it is the parents responsibility to find a replacement book in a timely manner.  Students arriving to class without their music will receive a 30% deduction from their daily participation grade in class.