LOGAN-ROGERSVILLE
R-VIII INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC CURRICULUM
9-12
COURSE
RATIONALE
Band not only can be the foundation of a
music-related career, but it also has many benefits for students as they grow
into adulthood. Participation in band
enhances problem solving skills, teamwork, goal setting, self-expression,
coordination, memory skills, self-confidence and esteem, concentration, and
poise. Band combines many technical
aspects such as science, math, language (foreign and abstract), history, and
physical coordination to create an emotion and to create art. Band helps the student recognize beauty, be
more sensitive, be more compassionate, more gentle, and to have a more full
life.
This course is designed for students wishing an
experience in the art of instrumental music.
Students will perform music of many genres and stylistic eras. High school band includes marching band and
concert band with opportunities for solo and small ensemble performance. The marching band will perform at all home
varsity football games and will compete at several marching competitions and
parades. The concert band will perform
at Christmas and spring concerts, as well as evaluative festivals and
graduation ceremonies.
The student will be able to
Gradee or Class: 9-12 Band
Last
Revision: 1999-2000
Writer: Jim Shannon
By
the end of grade 12 students will be able to
District Competency 1: Demonstrate an understanding of the history of music. |
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Graduate Goals |
Content Standards |
Performance Standards |
Activities |
Assessments |
Resources |
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8.1,
8.5 |
FA4 FA5 |
1.6,
1.9, 2.4, 2.5 |
Listen
to or watch recorded performances of important works. Perform
works with historical important works. Perform
works with historical importance. |
Observation/listen
to ensemble and individuals (80%) Discuss
(80%) Written
quizzes (80%) |
Band
literature Recordings
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By
the end of grade 12 students will be able to
District Competency 2: Demonstrate understanding of general and specific music performance techniques. |
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Graduate Goals |
Content Standards |
Performance Standards |
Activities |
Assessments |
Resources |
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8.1,
8.2, 8.3, 8.4 |
FA1 FA3 FA5 |
2.1,
2.5, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 4.5, 4.6 |
Daily
rehearsal of various band works. Performance
concerts, parades, and field shows. |
Observe/listen
to ensemble and individuals (80%) |
Band
literature Band
methods/technique books. |
By
the end of grade 12 students will be able to
District Competency 3: Demonstrate musical listening and comprehension skills. |
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Graduate Goals |
Content Standards |
Performance Standards |
Activities |
Assessments |
Resources |
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8.1,
8.2, 8.3, 8.4 |
FA1 FA2 FA4 |
1.5,
1.6, 1.9, 2.3, 2.4 |
Daily
rehearsal of music of different styles. Variety
of performance opportunities. Listen
to recordings of important works. |
Observation/listen
to ensemble (80%) Discussion
(80%) Short
quizzes (80%) |
Music
literature Recordings Private
and school owned instruments. |
By
the end of grade 12 students will be able to
District Competency 4: Demonstrate an understanding of musical terminology, theory, and analysis. |
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Graduate Goals |
Content Standards |
Performance Standards |
Activities |
Assessments |
Resources |
|
8.1,
8.2, 8.3, 8.4 |
FA1 FA2 FA3 |
1.6,
1.8, 1.9, 1.10, 2.1, 2.4, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.6, 4.1 |
Daily
rehearsal Discuss
elements of music being rehearsed. |
Worksheets
and short quizzes (80%) |
Theory
worksheets Technique
books |