| Upper School Band - Pd. 1 |
Band Handbook PLEASE NOTE: ADDENDUM TO BAND HANDBOOK
Addendum IMPORTANT:ALL STUDENTS MUST FILL OUT THIS ONLINE FIELD TRIP FORM BEFORE FRIDAY!!
Field trip form 2011 ALL STATE REQUIREMENTS:
CONCERT BAND WOODWINDS
CONCERT BAND BRASS & PERCUSSION
SYMPHONIC BAND WOODWINDS
SYMPHONIC BAND BRASS & PERCUSSION Essential questions:
- How do the demands on you as a performer change according to the performance venue? (i.e., football game as opposed to a formal concert)
- How do the physical demands of playing outdoors compare with indoors? This week we'll sight-read and work on another new song.
People auditioning for all state, please see me to arrange a time for me to hear you.
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AP Music Theory - Pd. 4 |
Class syllabus Essential Questions:
Chapter 1
- Why is our modern music notation superior to other forms of notation (like tablature)?
- How is our major-minor system of tonality organized? How does it compare with modes or other systems? Chapter 2 -
Mon. - No School
Tues. 9/7 - Chapter 2 - Scales and key signatures
Wed. 9/8 - Test on Chapter 1
Thurs. 9/9 - No school
Fri. 9/10 - Assignement 2.1 & 2.2 due. Continue chapter 2 and sight-singing. |
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Music Performance/Instrumental Ensemble - Pd.5
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Class syllabus Essential questions:
- How much skill can be developed within the semester allotted?
- Can I develop enough to perhaps continue pursuing on my own in the future?
- For more experienced players: what deficiencies in my playing need the most improvement? This week I will continue to assess everyone and assign material. Guitar students will be given a list of required songs from the book. Others working independently will agree to a plan of goals for the semester.
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Jazz Ensemble - Pd 8 - meets 3:30-4:45, Mon., Wed., and Thursday
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Class Syllabus ALL STATE JAZZ BAND REQUIREMENTS Essential Questions:
What is Jazz?
What other styles are represented in jazz literature?
How does jazz interpretation differ from classical interpretation, including specific techniques unique to the jazz idiom.
How does the large ensemble compare to the small jazz combo? How is the role of improvization effected? This week we will continue to read new material and assess individual players.
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Lower School Band - Wednesdays 2:30-3:15
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Begins Sept. 8.
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