Document:1. Symphonic Band
Students registering for level 2, advanced, and allegro woodwind, brass, and percussion classes will automatically be enrolled in Symphonic Band. Symphonic Band meets weekly. Students learn and perform standard band literature. They will develop their overall musicality including: balance, phrasing, style, and independence of parts as well as learning the techniques of playing together in an ensemble under the direction of a conductor. Each student must provide his or her own instrument. Students are expected to practice and learn their Symphonic Band music during their regular, daily practice time of 20-30 minutes, five days a week. Symphonic Band students will participate in a skill day evaluation in January as well as the spring semester. The performance requirement for Symphonic Band Students is the Christmas Concert and the Spring Concert. There is no charge for Symphonic Band.
Band Program Objectives -
1. Receive age appropriate instruction as to the skills required to play the Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Saxophone, Trumpet, French Horn, Trombone, Tuba and Percussion. These include: knowledge of the instrument, care and cleaning, tuning, simple maintenance, posture, breathing, sound production, fingerings and valve/slide positions and technique.
2. Receive instruction on the fundamentals of music through the study of Major and Minor scales, etudes, arpeggios, dynamics, articulation, meter, rhythm, key and percussion rudiments.
3. Study the standard band and chamber literature in order to have experience with playing in an ensemble and following a conductor, learn the concepts of musicality, phrasing, and the ability to apply correct style and historical techniques.
4. Appreciate the value of positive critique through performance and discussion. Click the "Document" link above to download a complete description
