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
