Course Descriptions

Band 6    

This is a course focused on introductory music fundamentals, technical achievement, and acquisition of concert performance skills, and rehearsal skills through exposure to a verity of literature and performances. 

Materials:  Students will provide their own instrument (with the exception of some low brass and low woodwind instruments). 

Books:  Standard of Excellence Method Book-Book #1, & Standard of Excellence Music Theory and History Book 1. Students are also responsible for reeds cork grease, valve oil and any other items required to maintaining their instruments.  Percussionists will be tested for aptitude in this area.  Renting or purchasing a percussion/Bell kit is not recommended until this procedure is completed, after classes are in session.  Students that have been playing percussion prior to enrollment in this class will not be required to take the test. All students are required to perform in the Winter and Spring Concerts. Participation in District II Band Festival, Marching Band, Jazz Band and Solo/Ensemble are strongly encouraged.  

Band 7    

 This is a course focused on introductory music fundamentals, technical achievement, and acquisition of concert performance skills, marching performance skills, and rehearsal skills through exposure to a verity of literature, rehearsals, and performances.

Materials:  Students will provide their own instrument (with the exception of some low brass and low woodwind instruments).

Books:  Standard of Excellence Method Book-Book #2, & Standard of Excellence Music Theory and History Book 2, Students are also responsible for reeds cork grease, valve oil and any other items required to maintaining their instruments. Percussionists will need a snare and a bell kit. All students are required to perform in the Winter and Spring Concerts. Participation in District II Band Festival, Marching Band, Jazz Band and Solo/Ensemble are strongly encouraged.  

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