Band Challenges
There are multiple challenges for students to participate in as they wish. None of these challenges will effect a student's grade. However, the advancement of these challenges may be taken into consideration when selecting students for special opportunities such as early participation in Jazz Band. (Jazz Band is usually reserved for Intermediate/Advanced Band students, but Beginning Band students who have demonstrated through the challenges to be up for the difficulty of the group are given that chance to do so.)
There are several challenges that I pose to students. The 60-in-a-Minute Challenge, Rhythm Challenge, the Practice Challenge and the Band Ninja Master Belt Challenge. Students are welcome to attempt each challenge as many times as they need to until they succeed.
There are several challenges that I pose to students. The 60-in-a-Minute Challenge, Rhythm Challenge, the Practice Challenge and the Band Ninja Master Belt Challenge. Students are welcome to attempt each challenge as many times as they need to until they succeed.
60 - In - A - Minute Note Challenge
Students are asked to complete the challenge in person utilizing an app on our tablets. This app - musictutor - is completely free and details about the app can be found on our Digital Tools Page. Students must answer 60 questions or higher correct with a 100% accuracy. There is a special opportunity for students who get 58 questions answered with 100% called "Double or Nothing" where I flip a coin. If students guess correctly, they will get the prize. There are 3 levels to the challenge: one for beginner, intermediate, and advanced band students
Rhythm Challenge
Students will be asked to complete various levels of a computer rhythm program. Students who can achieve all the levels with 100% passing accuracy will be given a prize for their accomplishments. There are 3 levels to the challenge: one for beginner, intermediate, and advanced band students.
Practice Challenge
Students will have a series of challenges each month to complete to foster good practice habits and to make it fun. Students who complete all challenges successfully will be given a prize at the end of each month. These extra challenges are just that, "extra". Students may choose to not participate in the challenge. The only thing that really matters is if the student is practicing - which is part of their grade. These challenges are based on level of the band: Beginning, Intermediate, and Advanced.
Band Ninja Master
Our Band Ninja Master Belt system is a challenge where students can test what they know, gain prize fobs, and ultimately get recognized as a true Band Ninja Master with a custom swag bag full of goodies. Each student must complete a series of challenges in order that corresponds with a section of their book, a rhythmic level, and a sight-reading portion that is matched to their individual belt level. Please select the following level for information on the belt challenges!