1600 West Lancer DriveInstrumental Music
| Grade | Band |
Orchestra |
| 7 | Beginning Band | Beginning Orchestra |
| 8 | Concert/Symphonic Band | Concert/Symphonic Orchestra |
| 9 | Concert/Symphonic Band | Concert/Symphonic Orchestra |
Jazz Band
Auditioned ensemble that meets before school
Attending and participating in class 3 times a week; practicing at home at least 2 hours a week, and attending and participating in performances, completion of classroom and homework assignments compose the grading for these courses. See below for Course Descriptions
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Beginning Band The beginning band is designed for teaching basic skills on woodwind, brass and percussion instruments. Tone, technical facility, music terminology, and music reading are emphasized. Literature appropriate to beginner skill level is presented. Enrollment is based upon completion of the Summer Band Program or by approval of the instructor.If a student is not able to attend the summer band program and wishes to play in the beginning band, he/she should contact the music instructor. Performance opportunities begin in this class. Beginning Band is an extension of PSD summer band. Home practice on instrument is required. |
Beginning Orchestra This course is designed for the beginning string student. Basic techniques of bowing,fingering, and correct manipulation of the instrument are studied. Literature is appropriate to beginner's skill level. Enrollment is based upon completion of the summer instrumental program or by approval of the instructor. If a student is not able to attend the summer instrumental program and wishes to play in the beginning orchestra, he/she should contact the music instructor. Home practice on instrument is required. Performance opportunities begin. Class is year long. |
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Concert/Symphonic Band Enrollment in this class is by instructor approval or upon successful completion of 7th or 8th grade band. This band emphasizes fundamentals such as scales, chords, and tone production. A large variety of styles is studied, and literature is appropriate for band students in their second or third year. The class involves a continuation of music fundamentals taught at the beginning and intermediate levels. Principal players of most sections may be asked to participate in symphony orchestra for occasional rehearsals and concerts. Advanced playing techniques are developed through rehearsal and performance. Home practice on instrument is required. Class is year long. |
Concert/Symphonic Orchestra This course is designed for intermediate as well as advanced string players. Advanced techniques of bowing, fingering, and tone production are pursued through the study of music ranging from Early Baroque through contemporary and popular styles. The group performs both as a string ensemble and as a symphony orchestra by combining woodwind, brass, and percussion players from the Symphonic Band. The class involves a continuation of music fundamentals taught at the beginning and intermediate levels. Performances are required, along with home practice on instrument. The class involves a continuation of music fundamentals taught at the beginning and intermediate levels. Class is year long. |
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