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Symphonic Band (SCP) 865
Musical Knowlege
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01.2 THE ARTS - MUSIC
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How important are scales to playing technique in a musical ensemble and how do they apply to repitorie?
How do we exicute complex meters?
How do we use appropriate musical vocabulary when speaking of the ensemble repitoir?

All Major Scales & chromatic scale as required for All-State auditioning process
Rhythm: continuation of advanced dotted rhythms, 16th note patterns, Triplet patterns
Meter: 6/8, 12/8, 2/2, 5/4, 6/4,
Vocabulary: Al fine, Coda, Chromatic, pick-up, allegro, moderato, andante, A temp, cessura, blend balance, timbre, unison, adagio, accelerando, dule, triple, arpeggio, trill, divisi, a2, Maestoso, Vivace, Simile, Dolce, Subito, Poco a poco, 8va, allegretto, modulation, vibrato, cantabile, cadenza, fugue, suspesion, theme and variation, molto, meno, sostenuto, tacet, grandioso

-Students will perform Major and chromaticScales independantly using appropriate All-State Patterns
-Students perform rhythmic patterns in 6/8, 12/8, 2/2, 5/4, 6/4 both with their instruments and clapping and counting aloud
-Students will define vocabulary and apply it to music being rehearsed and performed
-Students will respond to and discuss music using appropriate musical vocabulary

Students will rehearse scales at each ensemble rehearsal and on own
Students will practice rhythmic problem solving skills during ensemble rehearsals through clapping and counting aloud
Students will perform music with a variety of time signaures
Students will preactice using their musical vocabulary words on a daily basis when describing or responding to their own or others' playing

Students will be assessed on a regular basis through:
1) Regular scale playing tests
2) written tests focusing on music knowlege, vocabulary, etc.
3) Regular discussions about ensemble repitoire using intellegent musical vocabulary