About Band
Prerequisite Skill: Students need to be able to play and read music in one of the following instruments only: Piccolo, Flute, Oboe, Bassoon, Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, Alto Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone, Trumpet, French Horn, Trombone, Baritone/Euphonium, Tuba, or Percussion.
Objectives: Students will learn intermediate and advanced skills in music performance and theory. They will play a variety of repertoire from marching, concert, and popular music, as well as solo & ensemble music. Students will learn to play individual, in small groups, and in the large group setting. There are also opportunities to participate in jazz band.
Methods: Students will learn by participation and performance in marching band, pep band, and concert band. Students will perform in individual, small group, and large group settings. They will also engage in individual lessons every other week. Participation outside of regular class time is required (e.g. parades, pep band games, concerts, Solo & Ensemble). Students may have travelling opportunities.
Course Importance: This course promotes life-long learning. It will equip students to be able to enter a collegiate, community, or church ensemble after high school with an appropriate level of musicianship. It will give students an opportunity to be a part of something social, yet with a high level of expectations. It will allow students to be a part of a team where their individual participation is absolutely necessary to the success of the group. The band is an essential part of the school that promotes school spirit and engagement.
Objectives: Students will learn intermediate and advanced skills in music performance and theory. They will play a variety of repertoire from marching, concert, and popular music, as well as solo & ensemble music. Students will learn to play individual, in small groups, and in the large group setting. There are also opportunities to participate in jazz band.
Methods: Students will learn by participation and performance in marching band, pep band, and concert band. Students will perform in individual, small group, and large group settings. They will also engage in individual lessons every other week. Participation outside of regular class time is required (e.g. parades, pep band games, concerts, Solo & Ensemble). Students may have travelling opportunities.
Course Importance: This course promotes life-long learning. It will equip students to be able to enter a collegiate, community, or church ensemble after high school with an appropriate level of musicianship. It will give students an opportunity to be a part of something social, yet with a high level of expectations. It will allow students to be a part of a team where their individual participation is absolutely necessary to the success of the group. The band is an essential part of the school that promotes school spirit and engagement.