• Concert Band A and B: 1550 and 2550 Grade Level: 9-12
• Credit Value: .5 per semester
• Prerequisite: Meet with director
• Required Materials: Concert attire, pencil

Course Description: The JHS Concert Band is a performing ensemble that focuses on excellence in music making and study. Students explore a variety of music from all styles, eras, and cultures. Students will also study the elements of music and continue developing their personal musicianship and ensemble rehearsal skills. Concert Band members will participate in large group contest, quarterly band concerts, and a select number of Marching Band and Pep Band performances throughout the year.Additional performing opportunities for Concert Band members include Solo/Ensemble contest, Jazz Band, Jazz Combo, Percussion Ensemble, and other small chamber groups. Student commitment and ability developed in this ensemble will factor into potential placement into Symphonic Band after a student’s 9th grade year. Participating students will have the opportunity to earn an activity letter. Students will have the opportunity to travel on an extended overnight JHS Band trip in Spring of 2022.

• Symphonic Band A and B: 1551/2551 Grade Level: 10-12
• Credit Value: .5 per semester
• Prerequisite: Meet with director or prior enrollment in band
• Required Materials: Concert attire, pencil

Course Description: The JHS Symphonic Band is a rigorous performing ensemble that capitalizes on skills learned and developed in Concert Band. Students explore a variety of music from all styles, eras, and cultures. Students will also study the elements of music and continue developing their personal musicianship and ensemble rehearsal skills. Symphonic Band members will participate in large group contest, quarterly band concerts, and a select number of Marching Band and Pep Band performances throughout the year. Additional performing opportunities for Symphonic Band members include Solo/Ensemble contest, Jazz Band, Jazz Combo, Percussion Ensemble, and other small chamber groups. Participating students will have the opportunity to earn an activity letter. Students will have the opportunity to travel on an extended overnight JHS Band trip in Spring of 2022.

I can analyze the use of ________ in piece ______.

• Melody
• Rhythm
• Harmony
• Dynamics
• Tone color
• Texture
• Form

I can read and notate ________ .

• Standard notation
• Complex meters
• Extended ranges
• Expressive symbols
• Dotted rhythms
• Clefs
• Mixed meters
• Multipart scores
• Solfege
• Numbers (Rhythm counting)
• Rhythmic syllables

I can [sing or play an instrument] [alone or in a group with two- and three-part harmony] using musical expression [phrasing, dynamic contrast, technique, balance, accurate articulation].

I can revise a [musical composition, improvisation, or arrangement] based on [feedback, self-reflection, and artistic intent].

I can [rehearse and perform] a variety of [contexts and styles] of music [alone and within small or large groups].

I can perform in a formal concert setting using appropriate performance and audience etiquette.

I can [analyze, interpret and evaluate] a variety of musical works or performances by applying self-selected criteria within the traditions of the art form.