Seventh Grade Band
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First Quarter
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CONTENT (General) |
CONTENT (Specific) |
ASSESSMENTS |
ILLINOIS LEARNING STANDARDS |
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Introduction to band/school year. |
Band handbook with all expectations, rules and schedule. Basic scales and long tones for tone and ensemble practice. Played “Infinity March” from spring concert |
Return signed student/parent forms. |
25.A.1c 26.A.3c 25.A.2c 26.A.1d 25.A.3c 26.A.2d 26.A.3d 26.A.2c 26.A.1c 26.B.1c 26.B.2c 26.B.3c |
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Ensemble Exercises/Introduction to fall concert music |
Bb Concert Scale in unison w/Scale Sheets Mariachi Madness – Up tempo in 4/4 even tempo in Bb Triton – 4/4 & 3/4 rubato section The Red Balloon 3/4 ballad |
Daily Rehearsal Points Weekly Lesson Points Weekly Practice Log |
25.A.1c 26.A.3c 25.A.2c 26.A.1d 25.A.3c 26.A.2d 26.A.3d 26.A.2c 26.A.1c 26.B.1c 26.B.2c 26.B.3c |
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Preparation for fall concert. |
Bb Concert Scale in unison w/Scale sheets Mariachi Madness Triton The Red Balloon |
Daily Rehearsal Points Weekly Lesson Points Weekly Practice Log |
25.A.1c 26.A.3c 25.A.2c 26.A.1d 25.A.3c 26.A.2d 26.A.3d 26.A.2c 26.A.1c 26.B.1c 26.B.2c 26.B.3c |
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Preparation for fall concert. |
Bb Concert Scale in unison w/Scale sheets Mariachi Madness Triton The Red Balloon |
Daily Rehearsal Points Weekly Lesson Points Weekly Practice Log |
25.A.1c 26.A.3c 25.A.2c 26.A.1d 25.A.3c 26.A.2d 26.A.3d 26.A.2c 26.A.1c 26.B.1c 26.B.2c 26.B.3c |
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Preparation for fall concert. |
Bb/Eb Concert Scales in unison w/Scale sheets Mariachi Madness Triton The Red Balloon |
Daily Rehearsal Points Weekly Lesson Points Weekly Practice Log |
25.A.1c 26.A.3c 25.A.2c 26.A.1d 25.A.3c 26.A.2d 26.A.3d 26.A.2c 26.A.1c 26.B.1c 26.B.2c 26.B.3c |
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Preparation for fall concert. |
Bb/Eb Concert Scales in unison w/Scale sheets Added rhythms pertaining to concert selections to scales Mariachi Madness Triton The Red Balloon
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Daily Rehearsal Points Weekly Lesson Points Weekly Practice Log |
25.A.1c 26.A.3c 25.A.2c 26.A.1d 25.A.3c 26.A.2d 26.A.3d 26.A.2c 26.A.1c 26.B.1c 26.B.2c 26.B.3c |
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Preparation for fall concert. |
Bb/Eb Concert Scales in unison w/Scale sheets Added rhythms pertaining to concert selections to scales Mariachi Madness Triton The Red Balloon Mock concerts |
Daily Rehearsal Points Weekly Lesson Points Weekly Practice Log |
25.A.1c 26.A.3c 25.A.2c 26.A.1d 25.A.3c 26.A.2d 26.A.3d 26.A.2c 26.A.1c 26.B.1c 26.B.2c 26.B.3c |
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Preparation for fall concert. |
Bb/Eb Concert Scales in unison w/Scale sheets Added rhythms pertaining to concert selections to scales Mariachi Madness Triton The Red Balloon Mock concert |
Daily Rehearsal Points Weekly Lesson Points Weekly Practice Log |
25.A.1c 26.A.3c 25.A.2c 26.A.1d 25.A.3c 26.A.2d 26.A.3d 26.A.2c 26.A.1c 26.B.1c 26.B.2c 26.B.3c |
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Fall concert |
Bb/Eb Concert Scales in unison w/Scale sheets Added rhythms pertaining to concert selections to scales Mariachi Madness Triton The Red Balloon Mock concert Fall Concert |
Daily Rehearsal Points Weekly Lesson Points Weekly Practice Log Concert Performance |
25.A.1c 26.A.3c 25.A.2c 26.A.1d 25.A.3c 26.A.2d 26.A.3d 26.A.2c 26.A.1c 26.B.1c 26.B.2c 26.B.3c |
Second Quarter
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CONTENT (General) |
CONTENT (Specific) |
ASSESSMENTS |
ILLINOIS LEARNING STANDARDS |
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Prepare for Holiday Concert |
The Holiday program will contain 2 pieces of contrasting styles. ‘The Christmas March’ is a medley of popular Christmas songs set into a march style. ‘Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town’ features each section of the band in a soli and uses several key changes as the melody is restated. |
Daily classroom participation, attitude, and attendance
Weekly lesson grades and practice logs
Attendance/performance at the Holiday Concert |
25.A.1c 26.A.3c 25.A.2c 26.A.1d 25.A.3c 26.A.2d 26.A.3d 26.A.2c 26.A.1c 26.B.1c 26.B.2c 26.B.3c |
Third Quarter
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CONTENT (General) |
CONTENT (Specific) |
ASSESSMENTS |
ILLINOIS LEARNING STANDARDS |
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1) Work on music fundamentals 2) Contest/Concert preparation |
Note/rhythm reading using worksheets and group exercises
Solo/ensemble music focusing on individual students’ strengths and areas of attention
Final concert preparation focusing on ensemble playing, listening, and adjusting |
Daily classroom participation, attitude, and attendance
Weekly lesson grades and practice logs
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25.A.1c 26.A.3c 25.A.2c 26.A.1d 25.A.3c 26.A.2d 26.A.3d 26.A.2c 26.A.1c 26.B.1c 26.B.2c 26.B.3c |
Fourth Quarter
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CONTENT (General) |
CONTENT (Specific) |
ASSESSMENTS |
ILLINOIS LEARNING STANDARDS |
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1) Continue music fundamentals 2) Concert preparation |
Note/rhythm reading using worksheets and group exercises
Final concert preparation focusing on ensemble playing, listening, and adjusting |
Daily classroom participation, attitude, and attendance
Weekly lesson grades and practice logs
Attendance/performance at the Spring Concert |
25.A.1c 26.A.3c 25.A.2c 26.A.1d 25.A.3c 26.A.2d 26.A.3d 26.A.2c 26.A.1c 26.B.1c 26.B.2c 26.B.3c |