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Symphonic Band (SCP) 865
AN OVERVIEW

TIME FRAME: FULL YEAR
GRADE: 11-12
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         MAP LEVEL:
01.2 THE ARTS - MUSIC

01.2.2.0.1 -- Students will perform on pitch, in rhythm, with appropriate dynamics and timbre, and maintain a steady tempo

01.2.2.0.3 -- Students will perform expressively a varied repertoire of music representing diverse genres and styles

01.2.2.0.2 -- Students will perform easy rhythmic, melodic and chordal patterns accurately and independently, alone and in small and large ensembles, with good posture, good playing position and good breath, bow or stick control

01.2.2.0.5 -- Students will perform in groups, blending instrumental timbres, matching dynamic levels, and responding to the cues of a conductor

01.2.2.0.6 -- Students will perform independent instrumental parts while other students sing or play contrasting parts.

01.2.2.5.1 -- Students will perform on at least one instrument accurately and independently, alone and in small and large ensembles, with good posture, good playing position and good breath, bow or stick control

01.2 THE ARTS - MUSIC

01.2.5.9.1 -- Students will demonstrate the ability to read an instrumental or vocal score of up to four staves by describing how the elements of music are used

01.2.5.9.2 -- Students will sign-read, accurately and expressively, music with a difficulty level of 3, on a scale of 1 to 6.

01.2.2.9.2 -- Students will perform an appropriate part in an ensemble, demonstrating well-developed ensemble skills

01.2.2.9.1 -- Students will perform with expression and technical accuracy a large and varied repertoire of instrumental literature with a difficulty level of 4, on a scale of 1 to 6

01.2.2.5.3 -- Students will perform music representing diverse genres and cultures, with expression appropriate for the work being performed

01.2.2.5.5 -- Students will (students who participate in an instrumental ensemble or class will), in addition, perform with expression and technical accuracy a varied repertoire of instrumental literature with a difficulty level of 3, on a scale of 1 to 6, including some solos performed from memory.

01.2 THE ARTS - MUSIC

01.2.6.9.1 -- Students will analyze aural examples of a varied repertoire of music representing diverse genres and cultures by describing the uses of music elements and expressive devices

01.2.6.9.2 -- Students will demonstrate extensive knowledge of the technical vocabulary of music

01.2.6.9.3 -- Students will identify and explain compositional devices and techniques used to provide unity and variety and tension and release in a musical work, and give examples of other works that make similar uses of these devices and techniques.

01.2.5.0.1 -- Students will read whole, half, dotted half, quarter and eighth notes and rests in 2/4, 3/4, and 4/4 meter signatures

01.2.5.0.3 -- Students will identify symbols and traditional terms referring to dynamics, tempo and articulation and interpret them correctly when performing

01.2.5.5.3 -- Students will identify and define standard notation symbols for pitch, rhythm, dynamics, tempo, articulation and expression

01.2 THE ARTS - MUSIC

01.2.7.9.1 -- Students will evolve specific criteria for making informed, critical evaluations of the quality and effectiveness of performances, compositions, arrangements and improvisations and apply the criteria in their personal participation in music

01.2.7.9.2 -- Students will evaluate a performance, composition, arrangement or improvisation by comparing it to similar or exemplary models.

01.2 THE ARTS - MUSIC

01.2.8.9.1 -- Students will explain how elements, artistic processes and organizational principles are used in similar and distinctive ways in the various arts, and cite examples

01.2.8.9.2 -- Students will compare characteristics of two or more arts within a particular historical period or style and cite examples from various cultures

01.2.8.9.3 -- Students will explain ways in which the principles and subject matter of music and various disciplines outside the arts are interrelated

01.2.8.9.4 -- Students will apply music skills and understandings to solve problems relevant to a variety of careers.



1) How do we phrase and blend as an ensemble?
2) What is the correct posture for playing your instrument?
3) How does one produce a warm and rich tone on your instrument?
4) What are the basics of musical notation and beginning level music vocabulary and terminology?
5) What are the different genres of concert band music?
6) What constitutes good performance and behavior practice?
7) How is communication established between performer and conductor in both a performance and a rehearsal setting?



Symphonic Band is a continuation of Concert Band. Symphonic Band is designed for the older musicians who have mastered most of the basic skills for ensemble playing and are ready for more advanced lituature and musical ideas. This ensemble works to take music beyond the basics and into the emotional aspect of music while focusing on technically advanced repitoire. This class is not only for advanced musicians, but also requires a high level of maturity. Symphonic Band will take the concepts of Concert Band and bring them to the next level of musicianship.

1) Tone Quality through warm-up exercises, chorales, and repertoire.
2) Blending techniques: understanding of ones own place within the sound of the ensemble while learning to bring out important musical lines
3) Phrasing: Through singing and discussion of musical goals within a piece
4) Intonation throughout all ranges of the instrument: through singing of individual parts and chorales and tuning routine as wel as increased range and flexibility throughout the instrument
5) Dynamics appropriate not only to the piece but all musicians within the ensemble as well as the performance venue
6) Clean and appropriate articulation
7) Understanding and application of musical terms and symbols
8) Musical notation
9) Note Values and meters
10) Use and function of key signatures and accidentals
11) Major Scales
12) Brief historical background material for pieces
13) Varied and advanced Repertoire: Music of different styles, cultures, and time periods.







The students in Symphonic Band will develop the ability to:

*Tune instrument independently within daily routine
*Demonstrate an acceptable tone quality characteristic to their specific instrument
*Demonstrate proper breathing, posture, and embouchure
*Develop positive individual practice habits
*Demonstrate appropriate rehearsal and concert etiquitte
*Play in tune within the ensemble
*Perform with awareness of their own place within the sound of the ensemble and demonstrate both blend and balance
*Phrase with sensitivity to musical line
*Perform appropriate dynamics within performance repertoire
*Perform clean and accurate articulations in several styles( staccato, leggato, accented)





As a member of Symhponic Band, the student will:

* Be taught to tune their own instrument
*Make music both alone and interactively with others
*Participate in self analysis of performances both in and out of concert
settings
*Be tested on their ability to play assigned major scales
*Participate in public performance opportunities
*Be instructed on proper performance and rehearsal etiquitte
*Perform music from a variety of musical genres
*Continue to build upon knowledge of musical terminology and incorporate said terminology into everyday class discussions and performances.
*Learn healthy playing and warm-up techniques



-Performances: concerts, daily rehearsals, etc
-Playing tests
-Written assignments
-Discussion
-Effort and Improvement
-Conduct
-Preparedness for class
-Self assesment of personal and group performances both in and out of concerts



*The WAMD tries to take a music department trip annually to a music festival where the students can be adjudicated. This helps to give the students constructive criticism as well as reenforces the daily rehearsal concepts covered in Symphonic Band. WAMD has traveled to such places as Toronto, Virginia Beach, New York City, Washington, D.C. and performed in the Magical Music Days at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida.

*Freshmen-seniors that are a member of the WAMD Instrumental program are eligible to audition for the extra curricular instrumental ensembles Jazz Band and Drum Line.

*Any student that is a member of the WAMD Instrumental program is eligible to audition for the CMEA Eastern Region Music Festival and the NEMFA Music Festival. Instrumentalists in Concert Band or Symphonic Band may also be considered for nomination to the Quinebaug Valley Music Festival Honor Band.




Music will be selected from the Woodstock Academy Instrumental Library with supplemental pieces being purchased from vendors such as J.W. Pepper. Currently, the WAMD Instrumental library has over 400 titles.