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Band Courses
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Fine Arts Course Information
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Band Courses
Course: 606221 YR
Band: Flute
Credit: 1
Grade: 6
Course ID: 606221
YR
Course Name: Band: Flute
Credit: 1
Grade Placement: 6
Required Prerequisite(s): None
What's Next:
This course is designed to teach the basic fundamentals of playing a band instrument. Areas of focus will include characteristic tone, tonality, meter, rhythm, form, articulation, dynamics, balance, notation/terminology, melody/line, harmony, scales/patterns, posture, hand position, and technique.Each student will provide his/her own instrument for this class with the exception of oboe, bassoon, horn, euphonium, tuba, and large percussion instruments which will be provided by the school for a small fee. Students will be required to demonstrate their learning by performing in concerts outside the school day during the school year.Students will have the opportunity to perform at a solo festival and concert festival in the spring. Limited outside of school rehearsals and performances will be required to fulfill all course requirements. No previous musical experience is necessary. Class placement is determined by instrument selection or audition. This is a full–year course.
Course: 606201 YR
Band: Clarinet
Credit: 1
Grade: 6
Course ID: 606201
YR
Course Name: Band: Clarinet
Credit: 1
Grade Placement: 6
Required Prerequisite(s): None
What's Next:
This course is designed to teach the basic fundamentals of playing a band instrument. Areas of focus will include characteristic tone, tonality, meter, rhythm, form, articulation, dynamics, balance, notation/terminology, melody/line, harmony, scales/patterns, posture, hand position, and technique.Each student will provide his/her own instrument for this class with the exception of oboe, bassoon, horn, euphonium, tuba, and large percussion instruments which will be provided by the school for a small fee. Students will be required to demonstrate their learning by performing in concerts outside the school day during the school year.Students will have the opportunity to perform at a solo festival and concert festival in the spring. Limited outside of school rehearsals and performances will be required to fulfill all course requirements. No previous musical experience is necessary. Class placement is determined by instrument selection or audition. This is a full–year course.
Course: 606251 YR
Band: Saxophone
Credit: 1
Grade: 6
Course ID: 606251
YR
Course Name: Band: Saxophone
Credit: 1
Grade Placement: 6
Required Prerequisite(s): None
What's Next:
This course is designed to teach the basic fundamentals of playing a band instrument. Areas of focus will include characteristic tone, tonality, meter, rhythm, form, articulation, dynamics, balance, notation/terminology, melody/line, harmony, scales/patterns, posture, hand position, and technique.Each student will provide his/her own instrument for this class with the exception of oboe, bassoon, horn, euphonium, tuba, and large percussion instruments which will be provided by the school for a small fee.Students will be required to demonstrate their learning by performing in concerts outside the school day during the school year. Students will have the opportunity to perform at a solo festival and concert festival in the spring. Limited outside of school rehearsals and performances will be required to fulfill all course requirements. No previous musical experience is necessary. Class placement is determined by instrument selection or audition. This is a full–year course.
Course: 606211 YR
Band: Oboe
Credit: 1
Grade: 6
Course ID: 606211
YR
Course Name: Band: Oboe
Credit: 1
Grade Placement: 6
Required Prerequisite(s): None
What's Next:
This course is designed to teach the basic fundamentals of playing a band instrument. Areas of focus will include characteristic tone, tonality, meter, rhythm, form, articulation, dynamics, balance, notation/terminology, melody/line, harmony, scales/patterns, posture, hand position, and technique.Each student will provide his/her own instrument for this class with the exception of oboe, bassoon, horn, euphonium, tuba, and large percussion instruments which will be provided by the school for a small fee.Students will be required to demonstrate their learning by performing in concerts outside the school day during the school year. Students will have the opportunity to perform at a solo festival and concert festival in the spring. Limited outside of school rehearsals and performances will be required to fulfill all course requirements. No previous musical experience is necessary. Class placement is determined by instrument selection or audition. This is a full–year course.
Course: 606301 YR
Band: Bassoon
Credit: 1
Grade: 6
Course ID: 606301
YR
Course Name: Band: Bassoon
Credit: 1
Grade Placement: 6
Required Prerequisite(s): None
What's Next:
This course is designed to teach the basic fundamentals of playing a band instrument. Areas of focus will include characteristic tone, tonality, meter, rhythm, form, articulation, dynamics, balance, notation/terminology, melody/line, harmony, scales/patterns, posture, hand position, and technique.Each student will provide his/her own instrument for this class with the exception of oboe, bassoon, horn, euphonium, tuba, and large percussion instruments which will be provided by the school for a small fee.Students will be required to demonstrate their learning by performing in concerts outside the school day during the school year. Students will have the opportunity to perform at a solo festival and concert festival in the spring. Limited outside of school rehearsals and performances will be required to fulfill all course requirements. No previous musical experience is necessary. Class placement is determined by instrument selection or audition. This is a full–year course.
Course: 606271 YR
Band: Trumpet/Cornet
Credit: 1
Grade: 6
Course ID: 606271
YR
Course Name: Band: Trumpet/Cornet
Credit: 1
Grade Placement: 6
Required Prerequisite(s): None
What's Next:
This course is designed to teach the basic fundamentals of playing a band instrument. Areas of focus will include characteristic tone, tonality, meter, rhythm, form, articulation, dynamics, balance, notation/terminology, melody/line, harmony, scales/patterns, posture, hand position, and technique.Each student will provide his/her own instrument for this class with the exception of oboe, bassoon, horn, euphonium, tuba, and large percussion instruments which will be provided by the school for a small fee.Students will be required to demonstrate their learning by performing in concerts outside the school day during the school year. Students will have the opportunity to perform at a solo festival and concert festival in the spring. Limited outside of school rehearsals and performances will be required to fulfill all course requirements. No previous musical experience is necessary. Class placement is determined by instrument selection or audition. This is a full–year course.
Course: 606231 YR
Band: Horn
Credit: 1
Grade: 6
Course ID: 606231
YR
Course Name: Band: Horn
Credit: 1
Grade Placement: 6
Required Prerequisite(s): None
What's Next:
This course is designed to teach the basic fundamentals of playing a band instrument. Areas of focus will include characteristic tone, tonality, meter, rhythm, form, articulation, dynamics, balance, notation/terminology, melody/line, harmony, scales/patterns, posture, hand position, and technique.Each student will provide his/her own instrument for this class with the exception of oboe, bassoon, horn, euphonium, tuba, and large percussion instruments which will be provided by the school for a small fee.Students will be required to demonstrate their learning by performing in concerts outside the school day during the school year. Students will have the opportunity to perform at a solo festival and concert festival in the spring. Limited outside of school rehearsals and performances will be required to fulfill all course requirements. No previous musical experience is necessary. Class placement is determined by instrument selection or audition. This is a full–year course.
Course: 606281 YR
Band: Euphonium
Credit: 1
Grade: 6
Course ID: 606281
YR
Course Name: Band: Euphonium
Credit: 1
Grade Placement: 6
Required Prerequisite(s): None
What's Next:
This course is designed to teach the basic fundamentals of playing a band instrument. Areas of focus will include characteristic tone, tonality, meter, rhythm, form, articulation, dynamics, balance, notation/terminology, melody/line, harmony, scales/patterns, posture, hand position, and technique.Each student will provide his/her own instrument for this class with the exception of oboe, bassoon, horn, euphonium, tuba, and large percussion instruments which will be provided by the school for a small fee.Students will be required to demonstrate their learning by performing in concerts outside the school day during the school year. Students will have the opportunity to perform at a solo festival and concert festival in the spring. Limited outside of school rehearsals and performances will be required to fulfill all course requirements. No previous musical experience is necessary. Class placement is determined by instrument selection or audition. This is a full–year course.
Course: 606321 YR
Band: Tuba
Credit: 1
Grade: 6
Course ID: 606321
YR
Course Name: Band: Tuba
Credit: 1
Grade Placement: 6
Required Prerequisite(s): None
What's Next:
This course is designed to teach the basic fundamentals of playing a band instrument. Areas of focus will include characteristic tone, tonality, meter, rhythm, form, articulation, dynamics, balance, notation/terminology, melody/line, harmony, scales/patterns, posture, hand position, and technique.Each student will provide his/her own instrument for this class with the exception of oboe, bassoon, horn, euphonium, tuba, and large percussion instruments which will be provided by the school for a small fee.Students will be required to demonstrate their learning by performing in concerts outside the school day during the school year. Students will have the opportunity to perform at a solo festival and concert festival in the spring. Limited outside of school rehearsals and performances will be required to fulfill all course requirements. No previous musical experience is necessary. Class placement is determined by instrument selection or audition. This is a full–year course.
Course: 606261 YR
Band: Trombone
Credit: 1
Grade: 6
Course ID: 606261
YR
Course Name: Band: Trombone
Credit: 1
Grade Placement: 6
Required Prerequisite(s): None
What's Next:
This course is designed to teach the basic fundamentals of playing a band instrument. Areas of focus will include characteristic tone, tonality, meter, rhythm, form, articulation, dynamics, balance, notation/terminology, melody/line, harmony, scales/patterns, posture, hand position, and technique.Each student will provide his/her own instrument for this class with the exception of oboe, bassoon, horn, euphonium, tuba, and large percussion instruments which will be provided by the school for a small fee.Students will be required to demonstrate their learning by performing in concerts outside the school day during the school year. Students will have the opportunity to perform at a solo festival and concert festival in the spring. Limited outside of school rehearsals and performances will be required to fulfill all course requirements. No previous musical experience is necessary. Class placement is determined by instrument selection or audition. This is a full–year course.
Course: 606241 YR
Band: Percussion
Credit: 1
Grade: 6
Course ID: 606241
YR
Course Name: Band: Percussion
Credit: 1
Grade Placement: 6
Required Prerequisite(s): None
What's Next:
This course is designed to teach the basic fundamentals of playing a band instrument. Areas of focus will include characteristic tone, tonality, meter, rhythm, form, articulation, dynamics, balance, notation/terminology, melody/line, harmony, scales/patterns, posture, hand position, and technique.Each student will provide his/her own instrument for this class with the exception of oboe, bassoon, horn, euphonium, tuba, and large percussion instruments which will be provided by the school for a small fee.Students will be required to demonstrate their learning by performing in concerts outside the school day during the school year. Students will have the opportunity to perform at a solo festival and concert festival in the spring. Limited outside of school rehearsals and performances will be required to fulfill all course requirements. No previous musical experience is necessary. Class placement is determined by instrument selection or audition. This is a full–year course.
Course: 706201 YR
Band: Concert
Credit: 1
Grade: 7
Course ID: 706201
YR
Course Name: Band: Concert
Credit: 1
Grade Placement: 7
Required Prerequisite(s): Audition
What's Next:
This course provides an opportunity for students to continue instrumental development at an intermediate or intermediate advanced level. Through appropriate literature for this level students will focus on continued development of characteristic tone, tonality, meter, rhythm, form, articulation, dynamics, balance, notation/terminology, melody/line, harmony, scales/patterns, posture, hand position, and technique.Students will be required to demonstrate their learning by performing in concerts on and off campus including UIL competitions. Students may participate in individual activities such as solo and ensemble contest and All–Region auditions. Student attendance at rehearsals and performances outside of school will be required to fulfill all course requirements. Class placement is determined by audition. This is a full–year course.
Course: 806201 YR
Band: Concert
Credit: 1
Grade: 8
Course ID: 806201
YR
Course Name: Band: Concert
Credit: 1
Grade Placement: 8
Required Prerequisite(s): Audition
What's Next:
This course provides an opportunity for students to continue instrumental development at an intermediate or intermediate advanced level. Through appropriate literature for this level students will focus on continued development of characteristic tone, tonality, meter, rhythm, form, articulation, dynamics, balance, notation/terminology, melody/line, harmony, scales/patterns, posture, hand position, and technique.Students will be required to demonstrate their learning by performing in concerts on and off campus including UIL competitions. Students may participate in individual activities such as solo and ensemble contest and All–Region auditions. Student attendance at rehearsals and performances outside of school will be required to fulfill all course requirements. Class placement is determined by audition. This is a full–year course.
Course: 706221 YR
Band: Symphonic
Credit: 1
Grade: 7
Course ID: 706221
YR
Course Name: Band: Symphonic
Credit: 1
Grade Placement: 7
Required Prerequisite(s): Audition
What's Next:
This course provides an opportunity for students to continue instrumental development at an advanced level. Through appropriate literature for this level students will focus on continued development of characteristic tone, tonality, meter, rhythm, form, articulation, dynamics, balance, notation/terminology, melody/line, harmony, scales/patterns, posture, hand position, and technique.Students will be required to demonstrate their learning by performing in concerts on and off campus including UIL competitions. Students may participate in individual activities such as solo and ensemble contest and All–Region auditions. Student attendance at rehearsals and performances outside of school will be required to fulfill all course requirements. Class placement is determined by audition. This is a full–year course.
Course: 806221 YR
Band: Symphonic
Credit: 1
Grade: 8
Course ID: 806221
YR
Course Name: Band: Symphonic
Credit: 1
Grade Placement: 8
Required Prerequisite(s): Audition
What's Next:
This course provides an opportunity for students to continue instrumental development at an advanced level. Through appropriate literature for this level students will focus on continued development of characteristic tone, tonality, meter, rhythm, form, articulation, dynamics, balance, notation/terminology, melody/line, harmony, scales/patterns, posture, hand position, and technique.Students will be required to demonstrate their learning by performing in concerts on and off campus including UIL competitions. Students may participate in individual activities such as solo and ensemble contest and All–Region auditions. Student attendance at rehearsals and performances outside of school will be required to fulfill all course requirements. Class placement is determined by audition. This is a full–year course.
Course: 706241 YR
Band: Wind Ensemble
Credit: 1
Grade: 7
Course ID: 706241
YR
Course Name: Band: Wind Ensemble
Credit: 1
Grade Placement: 7
Required Prerequisite(s): Audition and teacher approval
What's Next:
This course provides an opportunity for students to continue instrumental development to a mastery level. Through appropriate literature for this level students will focus on continued development of characteristic tone, tonality, meter, rhythm, form, articulation, dynamics, balance, notation/terminology, melody/line, harmony, scales/patterns, posture, hand position, and technique.Students will be required to demonstrate their learning by performing in concerts on and off campus including UIL competitions. Students may participate in individual activities such as solo and ensemble contest and All–Region auditions. Student attendance at rehearsals and performances outside of school will be required to fulfill all course requirements. Class placement is determined by audition. This is a full–year course.
Course: 806241 YR
Band: Wind Ensemble
Credit: 1
Grade: 8
Course ID: 806241
YR
Course Name: Band: Wind Ensemble
Credit: 1
Grade Placement: 8
Required Prerequisite(s): Audition and teacher approval
What's Next:
This course provides an opportunity for students to continue instrumental development to a mastery level. Through appropriate literature for this level students will focus on continued development of characteristic tone, tonality, meter, rhythm, form, articulation, dynamics, balance, notation/terminology, melody/line, harmony, scales/patterns, posture, hand position, and technique.Students will be required to demonstrate their learning by performing in concerts on and off campus including UIL competitions. Students may participate in individual activities such as solo and ensemble contest and All–Region auditions. Student attendance at rehearsals and performances outside of school will be required to fulfill all course requirements. Class placement is determined by audition. This is a full–year course.
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