The Concert Band is an instrumental music class designed to improve the individual skills of tone and technique in a student musician with at least one year of previous instruction on their instrument. In addition, this class introduces students to various aspects of music theory, world music, ear-training, music history, performance and ensemble skills in a hands-on and active way. Study includes large ensemble playing, solo and small ensemble playing, and sessions in appreciation and theory.
Individual performance skills will improve in terms of tone, technique, intonation, and expression. Individual knowledge will be broadened in the historical and compositional techniques of Western music and include an introduction to World Music. Ensemble music which is presented in public performances will be of various styles, be satisfying musically, and have an academic intent other than performance (such as development of technique, historical, or compositional interests). Students are expected to develop independence in reading skills, sight reading and develop self discipline in the preparation of music. An attempt is made to vary literature and study topics over a four year period.
Quarter 1: Development of individual and ensemble tone quality, review of fundamentals (counting system, time signatures, warm-up and scales, etc.), individual and ensemble technique and intonation, scale structure and notation, preparation of a solo or small ensemble.
Quarter 2: Development of sight reading skills, and the preparation of large ensemble music. ‘Pass-off’ of assigned excerpts will be used to assess mastery of concert music.
Quarter 3: Scales, development of technique and range, survey of the history of Western music including an in depth study of one era or lessons in musical composition (alternating years). Preparation of large ensemble music.
Quarter 4: Preparation of large ensemble music for the Spring Concert
Students will develop musical independence and a sense of satisfaction in their own musicianship which will encourage continued interest in music as an individual performer, in an ensemble, or as an appreciative and knowledgeable consumer. Students will recognize quality music, artistic performance, and be sensitive to musical expression. Students will improve technically and musically with a characteristic tone on their instrument and develop routines which enhance intonation, tone and practice.
Students are evaluated through individual playing tests, written assignments, participation in concerts and recitals, and completion of long term projects such as the preparation of a solo, large ensemble music, or report on a historical period.
Large ensemble rehearsals and performances are the fundamental part of the program. but various periods of the year are devoted to the preparation and performance of solos and small ensembles within the class. At periods when performances are not pending (late November , February and March) the band will study a non-performance aspect of music such as ear-training, music theory, world music, Arabic music or music history.
Teacher selected music literature
Hand-outs and work sheets
Students are expected to supply their own reeds, strings, oils and other maintenance
supplies.
All students need to provide their own luggage tag and have a pencil in class.
Instruments may be rented from the school at a reasonable fee.
Routine practice outside of class is expected.
Attendance at large ensemble concerts is mandatory (approximately three times in a year).
The Jazz Band is an instrumental music class designed to improve the individual skills of tone and technique in a student musician with at least one year of previous instruction on their instrument. In addition, this class introduces students to various aspects of music theory, improvisation, ear-training, music history, performance and ensemble skills in a hands-on and active way. Study includes large ensemble playing, solo playing, and sessions in improvisation and theory.
Individual performance skills will improve in terms of tone, technique, intonation, improvisation and expression. Individual knowledge will be broadened in the historical and compositional techniques of jazz/pop music. Ensemble music which is presented in public performances will be of various styles, be satisfying musically, and have some intent other than performance. Students are expected to develop independence in reading skills, sight reading and develop self discipline in the preparation of music.
Quarter 1: Development of individual and ensemble tone quality, review of fundamentals (counting system, time signatures, warm-up and scales, etc.), improvisation techniques, individual and ensemble technique and intonation, scale structure and notation.
Quarter 2: Development of sight reading skills, and the preparation of large ensemble music .
Quarter 3: Improvisation, ear-training, preparation of large ensemble music.
Quarter 4: Preparation of large ensemble music for the Spring Concert
Students will develop musical independence and a sense of satisfaction in their own musicianship which will encourage continued interest in music as an individual performer, in an ensemble, or as an appreciative and knowledgeable consumer. Students will recognize quality music, artistic performance, and be sensitive to musical expression. Students will improve technically and musically with a characteristic tone on their instrument and develop routines which enhance intonation, tone and practice.
Students are evaluated through individual playing tests, written assignments, participation in concerts and recitals, and completion of long term projects such as the preparation of a solo, large ensemble music, or report on a historical period.
Large ensemble rehearsals and performances are the fundamental part of the program. At periods when performances are not pending (late November , February and March) the band will study a non-performance aspect of music such as ear-training, music theory, and improvisation.
Teacher selected music literature
Hand-outs and work sheets
Students are expected to supply their own reeds, strings, oils and other maintenance supplies.
Instruments may be rented from the school at a reasonable fee for students that play oboe, bass clarinet, tenor saxophone, baritone saxophone, baritone horn, horn, tuba, percussion or contra-bass. Other instruments may be rented based on availability.
Routine practice outside of class is expected.
Attendance at large ensemble concerts is mandatory (approximately three times in a year)