JR. HIGH BAND SYLLABUS
by Dwight Rose
August 23, 2004
JUNIOR HIGH BAND
MR. ROSE
Course Description:
Junior High Band is designed to develop the skills learned in Elementary Band to a further extent. Emphasis is placed upon the elements of music, exposure to various styles and composers, and improving technical ability through performances for athletic events, concerts, and solo/ensemble contests.
Student Goals:
1.
Students will improve note
reading ability to when the ensemble can sight read
at a grade 1
½ level and perform within the grade 2 to 2 ½
level.
2.
Students will perform music
from a minimum of four different styles and three
different time
periods.
3.
Students will be able to
define and perform and the following elements of
music: 1) tone
quality, 2) balance, 3) intonation, 4) dynamics, and 5)
articulation.
4.
Students will evaluate their
performances (and when applicable, performances
of others using the
elements of music for terminology.
5.
Students will gain awareness
of composer, performer, and stylistic history
(when information
is available) for performance pieces.
Units of
Study Summary:
1.
Marching Band
2.
Pep Band
3.
Concerts
4.
Solo/Ensemble Contest
5.
Music Theory
Multi Cultural Concepts:
1.
The effect cultures have on
concert and popular music
2.
Ethnic customs and
interpretations portrayed in music
Technological Concepts:
1.
Keyboarding skills
2.
Electronic research
3.
Music composition on a
computer
4.
Music Theory on the
Internet
Grading:
Students are awarded points in the following
categories:
1.
Daily Participation –
bringing instrument, other materials, behavior, and effort
2.
Worksheets
3.
Playing Tests
4.
Written Tests
5.
Performance Attendance
6.
Special Projects
a. PERFORMANCE:
•
Performance is
worth 45% of final grade.
•
Concert: 75
points
•
All performances
are required.
•
Additional
performances include playing tests, and other items which
include performing.
•
Jr. High Band
students are not required to attend pep band
performances.
However, they are to know that they are expected to
participate.
Extra credit will be rewarded towards their grade.
•
If a student fails
to attend a performance without prior notice, the student will
not
receive credit for the performance.
b. DAILY/WORKSHEETS:
•
Worksheets are
worth 45% of final grade.
•
You are allowed to
correct the worksheets for a higher grade. Worksheets are
graded
according to amount of points on worksheet. If you choose not
to do
your
worksheet, you will receive 0 points.
c. EXTRA CREDIT
•
Honor Band
•
Auditions –
5 points
•
Accepted –
10 points
•
Lessons – 1
point per lesson
•
Practice – 1
point per 30 minutes
•
Pep Band – 5
points
•
Extra projects as
listed below
•
Please record all
activities on the points log.
d. SEMESTER TEST:
• Semester tests are worth 10% of final grade.
Tardy
The student must be in the room by the end of the second bell. The following is reprinted from the student handbook.
1st Tardy – warning/teacher
recorded
2nd Tardy – 30 minute detention served with the
teacher
3rd Tardy – 30 minute detention, served with the
teacher, parents contacted
4th Tardy – 60 minute detention served in
Principal’s office
5th Tardy – ½ day in-school suspension
6th Tardy – one day in-school suspension
7th Tardy or more – extended in-school suspension
or possible out-of-school suspension.
Refusal to make up a tardy will be referred to the principal.
Special Projects:
1.
Written paper on a musical
topic.
2.
Musical composition for an
individual instrument or group of instruments
3.
Marching Band camp to teach
marching fundamentals
4.
Performance at other
community/church events other than required events
5.
Attendance at
performances/musical productions outside this school or
community
6.
Attendance at
performances/musical productions within this school (that are
not
required
otherwise) and community
Special Rules or Regulations/Participation:
Since Junior High Band is also an extra-curricular activity, students involved in this class are expected to attend the pep band and concert performances. Though not eligible for a letter award, a special award is given to those who gain enough points to have earned a letter award. Also, students are under the extra-curricular participation policy set forth by the school concerning course grades and behavior expectations.
