Course: Advanced Band - Middle School

School Type:

Middle School

School Max Description:

Advanced Band

Content Area:

Fine Arts: Instrumental Music

Description:

This course will emphasize advanced development of technique, tone, control, interpretation, and comprehension of musical symbols, terminology, and concepts. It is designed for those students who have had at least one year of band instruction at the middle school level. Students will perform advanced level literature (grade II/III), and attendance at outside of school performances and rehearsals is a requirement of the course. Enrollment in this class is subject to the approval of the instrumental teacher in order to ensure proper placement. Due to fundamental differences in pedagogy and curriculum, this class is not open to string students playing violin, viola, cello, or bass (see Orchestra classes).

Course Code:

635203

Prerequisites:

Instrumental music teacher approval. Open only to woodwind, brass, and percussion students in grades 6-8. Must have successfully completed at least one year of Band in middle school

Credits:

1.0

Dual Enrollment Compatible Course:

NCAA Eligible:

Textbooks

Title:

See curriculum for approved texts

Grading Factors:

Learn more about our grading factors. (Administrative Procedure 5121)