Performing Arts Department

MS Symphonic Band

Course Instructor - Mr. Robert Fedorak

Band 7/8

Length of course: Full year/every other day

Grade Levels: 7th & 8 th

Course Description

Band 7/8 is a music course designed to teach musical concepts to seventh and eighth graders through instruction on a woodwind, brass, or percussion instruments, It is intended to further develop performance and ensemble skills started in the first year course. All instruction is done in a class setting with mixed instruments.   Classes meet every other day. All students in this class should have at least one year of instruction on their instrument as a prerequisite.

Course Aims

  1. Develop Music Literacy
  2. Produce a characteristic tone with correct embouchure and breath support
  3. Technical development upon completion of the year to match Level 3 (level set by Music Educators National Conference)
  4. Complete second year method book for grade 7 and third year book for grade 8.
  5. Perform in full-ensemble concert
  6. Perform a solo or small ensemble for their peers
  7. Master fundamental scale studies
  8. Develop routine practice habits
  9. Appreciate group dynamics and performances of others
  10. Develop a sense of personal satisfaction from playing an instrument

 

Band 1 (Beginning Band)

Length of course: Full year/every other day

Grade Levels:   Predominantly 6 th grade, some 7 th & 8 th

Course Description

Beginning Band is a music course designed to teach musical concepts to beginning instrumentalists in sixth (or 7 th and 8 th ) grade through instruction on a woodwind, brass, or percussion instruments. All instruction is done in a class setting with mixed instruments. While prior musical knowledge is an asset, it is not necessary to be successful.   Classes meet every other day.

Course Aims

  1. Develop Music Literacy
  2. Produce a characteristic tone with correct embouchure and breath support
  3. Technical development upon completion of the year to match Level 2 (level set by Music Educators National Conference)
  4. Complete first year method book
  5. Perform in at least one full-ensemble concert
  6. Develop routine practice habits
  7. Appreciate group dynamics and performances of others
  8. Develop a sense of personal satisfaction from playing an instrument