Month

Content/Topic

Skills

Assessment

Standards

September

Marching Band- Parade,Halftime Show

Pep Band- various games as scheduled

-Drum Cadence, Military style. -Design formations, plan and rehearse  halftime show

Drill on correct rhythms, key signature. Projection of sound- proper holding position.

-rehearse music of different styles and cultures. Drill on rhythmic challenges, projection and ensemble tone

Class participation, attendance final performance.

Class participation, class attendence at performances. Effort in learning challenging sections (extra practice, lessons, etc.)

B 8.8, 8.10

B12.6,12.7

E 8.9, 8.10

B 8.8,8.10,

B 12.6, 12.7

E 8.8, 8.10

I 4.6, 4.7

October

Concert Band

Jazz Ensemble

-Warm Up- scales, chorales, lip slurs, technical exercises. Rehearse concert oriented music. Varied styles and historical periods.

Pep Band rehearsal occasionally.

-One day per week. Smaller group Jazz music, styles and warm-up. Non-Jazz students practice in gym on assigned materials

Class participation, daily improvement, lessons and practice times as required. Attendance at concerts and other band events.

B 8.8,8.10

B 12.6,12.7, 12.9

E 8.9,8.10

F 12.12

I 4.6,4.7

C - Improvisation

November

Concert Band

Jazz Ensemble

-Warm Up- scales, chorales, lip slurs, technical exercises. Rehearse concert oriented music. Varied styles and historical periods.

Pep Band rehearsal occasionally.

-One day per week. Smaller group Jazz music, styles and warm-up. Non-Jazz students practice in gym on assigned materials

Class participation, daily improvement, lessons and practice times as required. Attendance at concerts and other band events.

B 8.8,8.10

B 12.6,12.7, 12.9

E 8.9,8.10

F 12.12

I 4.6,4.7

C - Improvisation

December

Concert Band

Jazz Ensemble

-Warm Up- scales, chorales, lip slurs, technical exercises. Rehearse concert oriented music. Varied styles and historical periods.

Pep Band rehearsal occasionally.

-One day per week. Smaller group Jazz music, styles and warm-up. Non-Jazz students practice in gym on assigned materials

Class participation, daily improvement, lessons and practice times as required. Attendance at concerts and other band events.

B 8.8,8.10

B 12.6,12.7, 12.9

E 8.9,8.10

F 12.12

I 4.6,4.7

C - Improvisation

January

Concert Band

Jazz Ensemble

Solo-Ensemble

-Warm Up- scales, chorales, lip slurs, technical exercises. Rehearse concert oriented music. Varied styles and historical periods.

Pep Band rehearsal occasionally.

-One day per week. Smaller group Jazz music, styles and warm-up. Non-Jazz students practice in gym on assigned materials

-solos and ensembles as assigned

Class participation, daily improvement, lessons and practice times as required. Attendance at concerts and other band events.

Extra time spent in practice and lessons to prepare.

B 8.8,8.10

B 12.6,12.7, 12.9

E 8.9,8.10

F 12.12

I 4.6,4.7

C - Improvisation

February

Concert Band

Jazz Ensemble

Solo-Ensemble

-Warm Up- scales, chorales, lip slurs, technical exercises. Rehearse concert oriented music. Varied styles and historical periods.

Pep Band rehearsal occasionally.

-One day per week. Smaller group Jazz music, styles and warm-up. Non-Jazz students practice in gym on assigned materials

-solos and ensembles as assigned

Class participation, daily improvement, lessons and practice times as required. Attendance at concerts and other band events.

Extra time spent in practice and lessons to prepare.

B 8.8,8.10

B 12.6,12.7, 12.9

E 8.9,8.10

F 12.12

I 4.6,4.7

C - Improvisation

March

Concert Band

Jazz Ensemble

Solo-Ensemble

-Warm Up- scales, chorales, lip slurs, technical exercises. Rehearse concert oriented music. Varied styles and historical periods.

Pep Band rehearsal occasionally.

-One day per week. Smaller group Jazz music, styles and warm-up. Non-Jazz students practice in gym on assigned materials

-solos and ensembles as assigned

Class participation, daily improvement, lessons and practice times as required. Attendance at concerts and other band events.

Extra time spent in practice and lessons to prepare.

B 8.8,8.10

B 12.6,12.7, 12.9

E 8.9,8.10

F 12.12

I 4.6,4.7

C - Improvisation

April

Concert Band

Jazz Ensemble

-Warm Up- scales, chorales, lip slurs, technical exercises. Rehearse concert oriented music. Varied styles and historical periods.

Pep Band rehearsal occasionally.

-One day per week. Smaller group Jazz music, styles and warm-up. Non-Jazz students practice in gym on assigned materials

Class participation, daily improvement, lessons and practice times as required. Attendance at concerts and other band events.

B 8.8,8.10

B 12.6,12.7, 12.9

E 8.9,8.10

F 12.12

I 4.6,4.7

C - Improvisation

May

Concert Band

Jazz Ensemble

-Warm Up- scales, chorales, lip slurs, technical exercises. Rehearse concert oriented music. Varied styles and historical periods.

Pep Band rehearsal occasionally.

-One day per week. Smaller group Jazz music, styles and warm-up. Non-Jazz students practice in gym on assigned materials

Class participation, daily improvement, lessons and practice times as required. Attendance at concerts and other band events.

B 8.8,8.10

B 12.6,12.7, 12.9

E 8.9,8.10

F 12.12

I 4.6,4.7

C - Improvisation

June