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. “Notre Dame Victory March” |
Return student information sheets and student/parent forms. |
25.A.1c 25.A.5 25.A.2c 26.A.1d 25.A.3c 26.A.2d 25.A.4 26.A.3d 26.A.2c 26.A.4d |
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Ensemble Exercises/Introduction to fall concert music |
Tone Studies for Band (Curnow) #1 Bach Chorales The Liberty Bell (Sousa) Air For Band (Erickson) Exaltation (Swearingen) |
None |
25.A.1c 25.A.5 25.A.2c 26.A.1d 25.A.3c 26.A.2d 25.A.4 26.A.3d 26.A.2c 26.A.4d |
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Preparation for fall concert. |
Tone Studies for Band (Curnow) #1 Bach Chorales The Liberty Bell (Sousa) Air For Band (Erickson) Exaltation (Swearingen) |
None |
25.A.1c 25.A.5 25.A.2c 26.A.1d 25.A.3c 26.A.2d 25.A.4 26.A.3d 26.A.2c 26.A.4d |
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Preparation for fall concert. |
Tone Studies for Band (Curnow) #1, 2 Bach Chorales The Liberty Bell (Sousa) Air For Band (Erickson) Exaltation (Swearingen) |
None |
25.A.1c 25.A.5 25.A.2c 26.A.1d 25.A.3c 26.A.2d 25.A.4 26.A.3d 26.A.2c 26.A.4d |
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Preparation for fall concert. |
Tone Studies for Band (Curnow) #1, 2 Bach Chorales The Liberty Bell (Sousa) Air For Band (Erickson) Exaltation (Swearingen) |
None |
25.A.1c 25.A.5 25.A.2c 26.A.1d 25.A.3c 26.A.2d 25.A.4 26.A.3d 26.A.2c 26.A.4d |
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Preparation for fall concert. |
Tone Studies for Band (Curnow) #1, 2 Bach Chorales The Liberty Bell (Sousa) Air For Band (Erickson) Exaltation (Swearingen) |
None |
25.A.1c 25.A.5 25.A.2c 26.A.1d 25.A.3c 26.A.2d 25.A.4 26.A.3d 26.A.2c 26.A.4d |
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Preparation for fall concert. |
Tone Studies for Band (Curnow) #1, 2 Bach Chorales The Liberty Bell (Sousa) Air For Band (Erickson) Exaltation (Swearingen) Mock concert |
None |
25.A.1c 25.A.5 25.A.2c 26.A.1d 25.A.3c 26.A.2d 25.A.4 26.A.3d 26.A.2c 26.A.4d |
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Preparation for fall concert. |
Tone Studies for Band (Curnow) #1, 2 Bach Chorales The Liberty Bell (Sousa) Air For Band (Erickson) Exaltation (Swearingen) Mock concert |
None |
25.A.1c 25.A.5 25.A.2c 26.A.1d 25.A.3c 26.A.2d 25.A.4 26.A.3d 26.A.2c 26.A.4d |
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Fall concert |
Fall Concert |
Concert Performance |
25.A.1c 25.A.5 25.A.2c 26.A.1d 25.A.3c 26.A.2d 25.A.4 26.A.3d 26.A.2c 26.A.4d |
Second Quarter
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CONTENT (General) |
CONTENT (Specific) |
ASSESSMENTS |
ILLINOIS LEARNING STANDARDS |
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Preparation for winter concert |
Focus is given to scales, key signatures, style, technique, rhythms, time signatures, articulation, and dynamics as they apply to pieces being studied
Technical aspects of instrumental music-breath support, fingerings, note and rhythm reading, necessary tools for playing an instrument
Part work, ensemble playing, and musicianship
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Daily participation and preparation
Performance at the winter concert |
25.A.1c 25.A.5 25.A.2c 26.A.1d 25.A.3c 26.A.2d 25.A.4 26.A.3d 26.A.2c 26.A.4d |
Third Quarter
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CONTENT (General) |
CONTENT (Specific) |
ASSESSMENTS |
ILLINOIS LEARNING STANDARDS |
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Pep band preparation and performances
Solo/ensemble contest preparation |
Focus is given to scales, key signatures, style, technique, rhythms, time signatures, articulation, and dynamics as they apply to pieces being studied
Technical aspects of instrumental music-breath support, fingerings, note and rhythm reading, necessary tools for playing an instrument
Part work, ensemble playing, and musicianship as they pertain to ensemble and solo/accompanist playing
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Daily participation and preparation
Participation in pep band dates
Participation in solo/ensemble events |
25.A.1c 25.A.5 25.A.2c 26.A.1d 25.A.3c 26.A.2d 25.A.4 26.A.3d 26.A.2c 26.A.4d |
Fourth Quarter
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CONTENT (General) |
CONTENT (Specific) |
ASSESSMENTS |
ILLINOIS LEARNING STANDARDS |
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Preparation for band/chorus trip and spring concert
Participation in trip
Spring concert |
Focus is given to scales, key signatures, style, technique, rhythms, time signatures, articulation, and dynamics as they apply to pieces being studied
Technical aspects of instrumental music-breath support, fingerings, note and rhythm reading, necessary tools for playing an instrument
Part work, ensemble playing, and musicianship as they pertain to ensemble and solo/accompanist playing |
Daily participation and preparation
Participation in spring concert |
25.A.1c 25.A.5 25.A.2c 26.A.1d 25.A.3c 26.A.2d 25.A.4 26.A.3d 26.A.2c 26.A.4d |