It's time for everyone to get started with pass-offs for this year. Our Concert and Symphonic Band members have been doing pass-offs occasionally in band class when time has allowed. Now that pep band is almost over, we can all begin to focus more on the music in our pass-off books. All students have the opportunity to pass-off before school. This is done on a first-come, first-serve basis in the band room from 7:15 to 7:45. Students may have the opportunity to pass-off during class based on director availability. After school pass-offs will begin as soon as marching band practices are over in late October.
All students begin passing off out of the Essential Elements 2000 Book 1. When this book is completed students move into the Rubank series. Then students will begin passing off out of the Rubank Elementary Method book. The next book is the Rubank Intermediate Method book and then the Rubank Advanced Method book. Since the pass-off system is designed for students to work at their own pace, we will have students in all of the books at the same time. Students should keep track of their pace and be prepared to purchase the next book at the appropriate time so that they continue the pass-offs. Since many of our 7th graders are nearing the end of EE Book 1, they should begin purchasing the next book: Rubank Elementary Method. This book is available from the local music stores or online. We would like to see all 7th and 8th graders passing off in the Rubank books by January.
The pass-off system allows each individual student to compete with other students on his or her instrument. We will post the chair standings at least twice every 9 week grading period.
Now, On Your Mark...Get Set...PASS OFF!
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