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Concert Band
Grade Level: 9,10,11,12
Prerequisite(s) None
Length Year
Credit 1.00
Requirement Fulfilled: Fine Arts
Content:
Concert Band is a combination of musical instruction and performance for school, community, and state events. The class is an all-in-one incorporation of marching band, pep band, music appreciation, music history, music theory, aural training, instrumental pedagogy, music technology, as well as study and performance of advanced, traditional, and contemporary wind band literature. The band and student groups also compete and travel for district and state music festivals. Concert band also may include student opportunities to tour, with funds raised by students.
Expectations:
Come prepared to class everyday.
Follow oral and written instructions.
Complete all coursework and practice as assigned.
Work as a team to set goals and accomplish them as a group
Attend all required events. (Pep Band, Concerts, Extra rehearsals)
Work independently or in small groups.
Skills Taught:
Theory of music including: scales, form, styles.
Rehearsal techniques: set up; warm up, sight reading, balance.
Instrumental pedagogical techniques and use while playing
Teamwork as it relates to music, band, and life.
Music technology programs and use in the classroom: accompaniment programs and music writing tools.
Methods of presentation:
Class time is broken down into sections everyday: Warm up, sight reading (during festival preparation), rehearsal of literature and methods. Other time is used to implement study of literature and musical ideas.
Activities Include:
Pep band performance at Shelby High School pep assemblies, football, volleyball, men’s and women’s basketball, and tournaments.
Marching Band for SHS homecoming parade and football games.
Concert performance for final product of classroom learning for the quarter.
Small groups play for community when needed and around the holiday season.
Jazz Band
Grade Level: 9,10,11,12
Prerequisite(s) Proficiency on standard jazz instrument, audition
Length Year
Credit 1.00
Requirement Fulfilled: Fine Arts
Content:
Jazz band is a combination of musical instruction and performance for school, community, and state events. The class involves advanced performance training in jazz literature from all style periods, guided improvisational study. The class incorporates jazz appreciation, jazz history, jazz theory, instrumental pedagogy, as well as study and performance of swing, bebop, ballade, reggae, blues, big band, traditional, and contemporary jazz literature. Jazz band is a performance oriented group consisting of an auditioned group of about 20 students.
Expectations:
Come prepared to class everyday.
Follow oral and written instructions.
Complete all coursework and practice as assigned.
Work as a team to set goals and accomplish them as a group
Attend all required events.
Skills Taught:
Theory of jazz music including: scales, form, styles, and progressions.
Rehearsal techniques: set up; warm up, sight reading, balance.
Instrumental pedagogical techniques and use while playing
Teamwork as it relates to music, band, and life.
Jazz appreciation and history.
Methods of presentation:
Class time is broken down into sections everyday: Warm up, rehearsal of literature and methods. Other time is used to implement study of literature, styles, improvisation, music, and content standards.
Activities Include:
Concert performance to display final product of classroom learning for the quarter. Small groups play for community when needed and around the holiday season. Tour groups when possible. Choraliers
Grade Level: 9-12
Prerequisite(s) None
Length Year
Credit 1.00
Requirement Fulfilled Fine Arts
Content:
Choraliers is a performance based group for freshman and sophomore, or beginning
choral singers. Activities include several public performances throughout the year,
annual trips, and fundraising.
Expectations:
Come prepared to class everyday.
Follow oral and written instructions.
Participate in all choral events and activities.
Create an atmosphere of positive relationships.
Put forth exemplary work ethic daily.
Skills Taught:
The fundamentals of vocal production. Basic music theory and sight-singing. Varying
approaches to developing the voice and gaining confidence in singing.
Methods of presentation:
Choir is a hands-on activity based course where we learn by doing.
The majority of class time is used for rehearsing music in a large group setting.
Activities Include:
Public concerts
District Music Festival
Fundraising
Concert Choir
Grade Level: 9-12
Prerequisite(s) Instructor Permission
Length Year
Credit 1.00
Requirement Fulfilled Fine Arts
Content:
Concert Choir is a performance based group for experienced choral singers. The concert
choir has high expectations of its members, and singers must have exemplary work ethic.
Most students are upperclassmen. Activities include several public performances
throughout the year, annual trips, and fundraising.
Expectations:
Come prepared to class everyday.
Follow oral and written instructions.
Participate in all choir events and activities.
Create an atmosphere of positive relationships.
Put forth exemplary work ethic daily.
Skills Taught:
Singing fundamentals, physiology, and their correct application. Creation of art music
through all phases of development: learning of notes, through presentation and
evaluation. Group dynamics are stressed, with a focus creating positive energy and self
confidence.
Methods of presentation:
The majority of class time is used for rehearsing music in a large group setting. Student-led sectionals are utilized at times. Choir is a hands-on activity based course where we learn by doing.
Activities Include:
Public concerts
District Music Festival
Spring Tour
Fundraising
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