Month

Content/Topic

Skills

Assessment

Standards

September

Skill Development

Concert Band

Scales, chords, chorales. Technical studies from Method Book Pp. 2-8

Rhythm Study handout

Music of various styles and periods, utilize rhythms, technical demands etc. to reinforce skill development  studies.

Class participation, remembering instrument and music, daily improvement, conduct. Attendance at lessons and all band functions.

B 8.8

E 8.9, 8.10, 8.11, 8.13

F 8.10

B 8.9, 8.10

B 12.6, 12.7

I 4.6, 4.7

October

Skill Development

Concert Band

Scales, chords, chorales. Technical studies from Method Book Pp. 6-10

Updated Rhythm study handout

Music of various styles and periods, utilize rhythms, technical demands etc. to reinforce skill development  studies. Small ensembles developed for S/E performance.

Class participation, remembering instrument and music, daily improvement, conduct. Attendance at lessons and all band functions.

B 8.8

E 8.9, 8.10, 8.11, 8.13

F 8.10

B 8.9, 8.10

B 12.6, 12.7

I 4.6, 4.7

November

Skill Development

Concert Band, Solo Ensemble

Scales, chords, chorales. Technical studies from Method Book Pp. 6-10

Updated Rhythm study handout

Music of various styles and periods, utilize rhythms, technical demands etc. to reinforce skill development  studies. Small ensembles developed for S/E performance. (mid Nov)

Class participation, remembering instrument and music, daily improvement, conduct. Attendance at lessons and all band functions. Solo Ensemble preparation.

B 8.8

E 8.9, 8.10, 8.11, 8.13

F 8.10

B 8.9, 8.10

B 12.6, 12.7

I 4.6, 4.7

December

Skill Development

Concert Band, Solo Ensemble

Scales, chords, chorales. Technical studies from Method Book Pp. 8-14

Updated Rhythm study handout

Music of various styles and periods, utilize rhythms, technical demands etc. to reinforce skill development  studies

Class participation, remembering instrument and music, daily improvement, conduct. Attendance at lessons and all band functions. Solo Ensemble preparation.

B 8.8

E 8.9, 8.10, 8.11, 8.13

F 8.10

B 8.9, 8.10

B 12.6, 12.7

I 4.6, 4.7

January

Skill Development

Concert Band, Solo Ensemble

Scales, chords, chorales. Technical studies from Method Book Pp. 8-16

Updated Rhythm study handout

Music of various styles and periods, utilize rhythms, technical demands etc. to reinforce skill development  studies

Class participation, remembering instrument and music, daily improvement, conduct. Attendance at lessons and all band functions. Solo Ensemble preparation and participation.

B 8.8

E 8.9, 8.10, 8.11, 8.13

F 8.10

B 8.9, 8.10

B 12.6, 12.7

I 4.6, 4.7

February

Skill Development

Concert Band

Scales, chords, chorales. Technical studies from Method Book Pp. 8-18

Updated Rhythm study handout

Music of various styles and periods, utilize rhythms, technical demands etc. to reinforce skill development  studies

Class participation, remembering instrument and music, daily improvement, conduct. Attendance at lessons and all band functions.

B 8.8

E 8.9, 8.10, 8.11, 8.13

F 8.10

B 8.9, 8.10

B 12.6, 12.7

I 4.6, 4.7

March

Skill Development

Concert Band

Scales, chords, chorales. Technical studies from Method Book Pp. 8-20

Updated Rhythm study handout

Music of various styles and periods, utilize rhythms, technical demands etc. to reinforce skill development  studies

Class participation, remembering instrument and music, daily improvement, conduct. Attendance at lessons and all band functions.

B 8.8

E 8.9, 8.10, 8.11, 8.13

F 8.10

B 8.9, 8.10

B 12.6, 12.7

I 4.6, 4.7

April

Skill Development

Concert Band

Scales, chords, chorales. Technical studies from Method Book Pp. 8-24

Updated Rhythm study handout

Music of various styles and periods, utilize rhythms, technical demands etc. to reinforce skill development  studies

Class participation, remembering instrument and music, daily improvement, conduct. Attendance at lessons and all band functions.

B 8.8

E 8.9, 8.10, 8.11, 8.13

F 8.10

B 8.9, 8.10

B 12.6, 12.7

I 4.6, 4.7

May

Skill Development

Concert Band

Scales, chords, chorales. Technical studies from Method Book Pp. 8-30

Updated Rhythm study handout

Music of various styles and periods, utilize rhythms, technical demands etc. to reinforce skill development  studies

Class participation, remembering instrument and music, daily improvement, conduct. Attendance at lessons and all band functions.

B 8.8

E 8.9, 8.10, 8.11, 8.13

F 8.10

B 8.9, 8.10

B 12.6, 12.7

I 4.6, 4.7

June