Orchestra Handbook

What is the PUKE rule?

• You cannot leave the room to PUKE.

• You must leave the room to PUKE.

• You have to PUKE in the band room.

• You have to get a ride home before you are aloud to PUKE.

Who is primarily responsible for completing 100 minutes of independent practice a week?

• My parents.

• Mr. O'Neal (the principal)

• Me, the student.

• My orchestra teacher.

Who is responsible for my instrument?

• Mrs. Hamby, the assistant principal.

• My parents.

• My orchestra teacher.

• Me, the student.

Our required performances are worth how much of my grade?

• 60%

• 40%

• 5%

• 10%

Who is counting on me to be at the required performances?

• Me

• Other orchestra members.

• My orchestra teacher.

• All of these people.

What do I wear to the concert?

• White shirt, black pants or skirt.

• Tie dye T-shirt

• My favorite pajamas.

• My Halloween Costume.

Where do students put their musical instruments when they are not in class?

• On the floor.

• In a locker. Then take it home to practice.

• Out in the grass.

• Anywhere, it doesn't matter.

How many minutes a week should you practice starting in October?

• 1000 minutes

• 10 minutes

• 100,000 minutes

• 100 minutes

What is a practice mute?

• A device for amplifying the sound of my instrument.

• A device for reminding me not to talk in class.

• A device that mutes the instrument so you do not disturb others while you are practicing.

• A device that alerts the office when we are rehearsing so that we are not interrupted.

What are the 5 things I need to do to learn an instrument?

• Listen to Music

  Fun Group Class

  Quality Musical Instrument

  Independent Practice

  Private Lesson

• Jump

  Run

  Twist

  Throw

  Dribble

• Scrape

  Wash

  Rinse

  Dry

  Put Away

• Strip

  Sand

  Wipe

  Paint

  Sand

  Top Coat