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Charms Recording Studio: www.charmsoffice.com

Points and Ensemble Levels:
- Each recording assignment is worth 10 points. Students will be graded based on the “Recording Assessment Rubric.”  A perfect score is based on the students years of experience and which ensemble they are placed in. For example: to achieve a 4 in vertical skills is much more difficult in either chamber orchestra or wind ensemble because a higher quality of sound and performance expected.

Late or Re-Doing Assignments:
Any assignment can be re-recorded or resubmitted at any point before the first performance of the music if it is turned in on time. If the assignment is turned in late then the student must accept the first grade given.

Recording at School vs. Recording at Home:

Students can recording at home as many times as they would like. All students will be given an allotted amount of time (depending on the assignment) during class. Students may also request to use a chrome book after school for as long as an instructor is available.

Charms Recording Studio: www.charmsoffice.com
Throughout the year students will be asked to use Charms, an all-in-one secure information system to record assignments.

Step 1: Enter your school code: MtVernonHSB
Step 2: Enter your child's MVSD Student ID  number. The system's home page will display.
Step 3: Click on Recordings Studio
Step 4: Click "Select Assignment or Accompaniment" (Points will be deducted for putting the assignment in the wrong place)
Step 5: Click on the Red Circle to record. Once you have finished recording hit the now red square to stop. You may hit the red circle again to create another take. This will not delete your previous recording.
Step 6: Select which “take” you would like to submit and then click save. Be sure it is upload in the “Uploaded Recording” section below.

*Almost all assignments will require a metronome be playing the back ground. An online metronome is available when you hold your cursor over the "Student Recording Studio" or by visiting http://www.metronomeonline.com/

Helpful Tips:
- Listen back to your recording before submitting it
(this will greatly improve your playing)
- Make sure your computer mic level is not to high.
This will prevent the recording from getting a scratchy sound.
- Unless it totally falls a part don't stop!
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