COURSE
RATIONALE
Jazz band is important for the more serious
instrumental music students in that it exposes them to some more commercial
instrumental music styles. For the
student interested in pursuing a career in performance and studio work, the
jazz band will provide a more rounded and more advanced instrumental education.
Selective instrumental group performing all styles
of jazz music for large jazz ensemble.
Will perform at Christmas and spring concerts as well as all home
varsity boys and girl’s basketball games.
Additional performances may be possible as opportunities arise.
COURSE COMPENTCIES
The student will be able to
Grade or Class: Jazz Band
Last
Revision: 1999-2000
Writer: Jim Shannon
By
the end of grade 12 students will be able to
District Competency 1: Demonstrate knowledge of jazz music history. |
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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, 8.5 |
FA1 FA2 FA4 FA5 |
1.1,
1.2, 1.9, 2.4, 4.8 |
Listen
to or watch recorded performances of important works. Perform
works with historical importance. |
Observe/listen
to ensemble and individuals (80%) Discussion
(80%) Quizzes
(80%) |
Literature Recordings
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By
the end of grade 12 students will be able to
District Competency 2: Demonstrate general and specific jazz performance techniques. |
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Graduate Goals |
Content Standards |
Performance Standards |
Activities |
Assessments |
Resources |
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8.1,
8.3, 8.4 |
FA1 FA2 FA5 |
1.6,
1.9, 2.5, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 4.1, 4.5, 4.6, 4.8 |
Daily
rehearsal of various jazz works. Performances,
concerts, and athletic events. |
Observe/listen
to ensemble and individuals (80%) |
Jazz
band literature |
By
the end of grade 12 students will be able to
District Competency 3: Demonstrate basic knowledge of jazz improvisation techniques. |
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Graduate Goals |
Content Standards |
Performance Standards |
Activities |
Assessments |
Resources |
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8.1,
8.2, 8.4, 8.5 |
FA1 FA2 FA3 Fa5 |
1.6,
1.9, 2.5, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4 |
Daily
rehearsal Performances Listen
to recordings of jazz masters |
Observe/listen
to ensemble and individuals (80%) |
Jazz
literature |
By
the end of grade 12 students will be able to
District Competency 4: Demonstrate basic knowledge of jazz terminology and theory. |
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Graduate Goals |
Content Standards |
Performance Standards |
Activities |
Assessments |
Resources |
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8.1,
8.4 |
FA1 FA2 FA2 |
1.5,
1.6, 1.8, 1.9, 2.5, 3.1, 3.2, 3.4 |
Daily
rehearsal Discuss
elements of music being rehearsed. |
Worksheets
and short quizzes (80%) |
Theory
worksheets Technique
books |