All students in Beginning, Intermediate and Advanced band are required to turn in a Practice Record each Monday with practice time equaling at least 120 minutes for the previous week and signed by a parent or guardian.
Practice is an essential part of each students musical development and is considered the student's weekly homework. Practice records are 10% of the final grade, therefore it is important that the student be sure to turn in all records, or as many as possible. Occasionally, on Ms. Sugano's approval, there may be opportunities for extra credit to make up for missed practice records.
The practice record must be filled out completely, including the students name, appropriate dates, and a parent/guardian signature in order to receive full credit.Completed practice records are due on every Monday for the previous weeks practice and will be considered late if turned in after Monday. However, the student has until the end of that week to turn in the record and still receive credit for the practice time. After that week's "grace period" late practice records may no longer be accepted.See the "Forms" section of our website to print out a copy of the Cooley Band Practice Record.
“You've got to learn your instrument. Then, you practice, practice, practice. And then, when you finally get up there on the bandstand, forget all that and just wail.” - Charlie Parker