Pittsford Central School District – Beginning Orchestra Program

Lesson Expectations,

Responsibilities and Procedures

• I will carefully practice my music at home and come to all lessons prepared to join-in on the fun!
• I will remember my instrument and all necessary equipment on my lesson day.
• I understand that it is my responsibility to know when my lesson is and to get myself to the lesson room
  • “on-time” and will arrive just 2 minutes before the lesson begins.
• I understand that chewing gum is not allowed in lessons, rehearsals or performances.
• I understand how to place my instrument case in the correct location – for safety purposes.
• I will know how to being our lesson:
  • I will demonstrate how to open my case carefully.
  • I will be able to rosin my bow correctly – north to south – very important!
  • Then, I will carefully take my instrument out of its case.

• I will demonstrate proper rest position and instrument position with using a correct bow hold.
• I understand that keeping our bows under control ****AT ALL TIMES****
  • is the most important safety issue at our lessons, rehearsals and performances.
• I will strive to read musical notation and understand musical terminology.
• I know how to show proper care and maintenance of my instrument
  • before, during, and after the lesson.
• I know not to play anyone's instrument except my own.
• During all lessons, I will demonstrate how to be an active and respectful musician
  • putting forth my very best effort.
• I know that I am valued and respected as a young musician at all lessons, rehearsals and performances.
• Above all, I will show and demonstrate respect toward my:
  • fellow lesson group members,
  • my teacher,
  • my instrument and
  • to me!