Jackson Middle School

Band Dept.

Beginning Band

This class is open to all 6^th grade students or any 1^st year band student.  At the end of the school year, each student will move on to the intermediate band.  Students may choose to audition for admittance in the Intermediate Band, Advanced Band or Jazz Band for the following year.

 

Goals

The class will concentrate on the following areas of music curriculum.

· Music Performance

· Music Theory, Ear Training and Composition

· Music History and Appreciation

 

 

What we are working on in class:

1. Bb and Ab Concert Major Scales

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2. Belwin Beginning Band Kit

Terrific Trumpets

Soul of Our School

 

3. Accent on Achievement

 

Class Materials

· Music: Students will be issued a music folder to protect the music handed out for performance.  All music must be returned to the director when requested.

· Musical instrument must be brought to school at all times

· Theory text: To be determined

Theory and history notebooks.  Both lined notebook paper and music manuscript are required.  Daily submissions are expected

Daily practice times

Class assignments

Vocabulary

Student surveys and listening assignments

Etc.

Pencils and erasers are requested for music notation.  A pencil is required at all times in rehearsal.

 

Performance

Chair assignments will be determined through an audition process at the beginning of each semester or as determined by the director.  The material used for auditions will be given with ample preparation time.  The director retains the right to move students in sections as he sees fit throughout the semester if changes need to be made.

 

Private Lessons

One of the best and fastest ways to improve as a musician is to take private lessons.  We recommend that the younger players in the department study with older students at the high school/college level or with an outside professional.  This will greatly enhance students’ abilities.

 

 

Grades are based on the following:

· Ability and achievement of the standards

· Music performance in rehearsal and concerts

· Theory and Ear Training

· Research papers and special assignments

· Participation and promptness

Attitude

 

 

Participation in all performances is mandatory and an essential culmination of instruction.