Secondary Course Syllabus      Traducción en Español

Building: Eastmont High School

Course Title: Jazz Band

Teacher: Mr. Mitsuyasu 

Email: mitsuyasuj@eastmont206.org                Phone: (509) 884-6665, x1211

Course Description:

This course will provide the student with the opportunity to learn and perform various types of literature in the jazz idiom. The student will be required to attend all scheduled rehearsals and performances as part of their grade for the class. Exceptions, if any, are outlined in the Band Handbook.

PLEASE NOTE: This is a year-long elective class. When you agree to join this class, you are making a commitment to the performances of the class for the *full year*.

Required performances will be published in the events calendar on the Eastmont website as well as in the Band Handbook.

Course Goals

Upon completion of this course you will:

1. Have a greater knowledge of instrumental performance skills and techniques.
2. Utilize listening skills and musicianship in a large-group (“ensemble”) setting.
3. Be able to evaluate, discuss, and critique music.
4. Work with other students in a group setting that leads to development of cooperation, discipline, and a sense of working with each other as a team.
5. Perform for a variety of settings and events, as listed on the web site and/or in the Band Handbook.

Pre-Requisites:

The ability to perform at a level typical of advanced high school instrumental students. Generally, this means at least three years of previous instruction.

Students must also be concurrently enrolled in another primary ensemble at EHS (concert band, percussion, orchestra, etc). Exceptions may be made on a case-by-case basis.

Textbooks and Instructional Materials:

There are a variety of instructional materials that support learning in this course. The primary textbook is not a textbook per se, but rather printed sheet music provided to students. This sheet music is the property of Eastmont High School, and must be returned at the end of the school year. Fines may apply if sheet music is not returned, or returned in unusable condition. Technology is integrated in this course through use of a school-issued Chromebook and a variety of supplemental digital media resources.

Course Costs:

Financial assistance may be available; please speak with Mr. Mitsuyasu or ask at the bookkeeping window.         

• Band shirt: $15 - single purchase, same shirt used for all years of participation unless it needs to be replaced. *Same shirt used by Concert Band & Percussion
• Students must also provide “concert black” attire for formal performances. Please see the Band & Percussion Handbook for more information.
• ASB Membership: students must pay the $40 ASB fee in order to participate in ASB-related events.

Grading:

Students achieve their grade in a weighted grading system. Grades are maintained within the Eastmont School District Student Information System. The secure student information system including the gradebook for this course, are accessible to students and parents 24/7/365 through the student and parent portal via our website at www.eastmont206.org.

Students will be graded in the categories listed below. Details for each can be found in the EHS Band & Percussion Handbook.

1. Rehearsal Skills & Daily Participation: 40%
2. Performances: 35%
3. Playing Tests & other Assessments: 15%
4. Classwork: 10%

Grades are based on the following percentages and points for GPA calculations:

Accommodations and/or modifications:

Appropriate accommodations and/or modifications will be provided for students with documented disabilities. Accommodations and modifications are types of adaptations that are made to the environment, curriculum, instruction, or assessment practices in order for students with disabilities to be successful learners and actively participate with other students in the general education classroom or in school-wide activities. Specific accommodations and modifications are determined by the student’s Section 504 team or Individual Education Program team. If a student with a documented disability is eligible to receive accommodations and/or modifications their special education case manager will contact me within the first two weeks of class and provide me with explicit directions and/or resources to implementing the accommodations and/or modifications that are included on the student’s Section 504 plan or Individual Education Program. Communication with me is essential to the successful completion of course expectations and the implementation of accommodations and/or modifications.

Attendance, Behavior, and Performance Expectations:

Student success is dependent upon respecting and following the rules of conduct outlined in Board Policy #3241 and described in the student handbook. Both are available on the website at www.eastmont206.org.

Participation in evening and/or weekend performances and activities are an expected part of this course. See the Master Calendar provided in the EHS Band Handbook and mark your calendars now. Unless marked as optional, your participation in the event is graded. If you have concerns or conflicts, please contact Mr. Mitsuyasu as soon as you know.

Make-up Work:

Eastmont School District Policy and Procedures #3122 for excused absences and make-up work apply to this course. Specifically, “If an absence is excused, the student will be permitted to make up all missed assignments outside of class under reasonable conditions and time limits…” All the activities and learning opportunities for this course are expected to be completed. Absences, whether excused or unexcused, cause gaps in learning.

Opportunities for makeup work, if eligible, can be found in the EHS Band & Percussion Handbook.