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Beg Band
This is an exploratory music course for students who have little or no previous musical training. Fundamentals of music and playing will be stressed. The goal of this band is to be promoted to the Varsity Band.

-Semester 1 of each school year this Band is split into 2 groups-Beginning Winds(Horns) and Beginning Percussion(Drums).
-Semester 2, these classes are a combined class with both groups (Winds and Percussion) in the same class.

PREREQUISITE:None

COURSE DESCRIPTION:Instruction for students with little or no previous experience playing individually and in groups with woodwinds, brass, and percussion instruments.Topics include performance, instrumental and ensemble technique, improvisation, music reading and notation, and listening. Analysis and description, evaluation of uses of music, and examination of the relationships between arts disciplines and music history and culture will begin to be explored.

COURSE EXPECTATIONS: Students will begin to
1. play and count rhythms with appropriate accuracy.
2. play with appropriately accurate intonation.
3. play with dynamic control and proper phrasing.
4. play with proper articulation.
5. develop characteristic tone for their instrument.
6. contribute to the ensemble sound and effort.
7. perform repertoire appropriate to the students’ developmental level.
8. demonstrate proper rehearsal technique.
9. understand and apply music theory and history concepts to music being studied.
10. analyze the stylistic and cultural context of the music studied.
11. develop the self-discipline and personal responsibility necessary to participate in a large group setting.

INSTRUCTOR’S EXPECTATIONS: To be determined by the instructor and distributed to the students and parent/guardians at the beginning of the course (Band Handbook).
Expectations include:
•Students will participate in performances and/or rehearsals outside of the school day.
•Students will maintain good attendance in class.
•Students will provide the instructor with a record of their individual practice time.
•Students will demonstrate appropriate rehearsal and performance skills.
-on time, warmed up, ready to play with necessary materials
-appropriate posture and instrument position
-on task, musically involved, respectful and productive behavior