Independent School District, Boise, ID

Music - Band 2 - 7th Grade

District Course #1012
Content:
Students will continue to progress as musicians and consumers of music. They will learn grade level appropriate music theory, vocabulary, and be able to play alone and as a group through sequenced learning activities preparing them for successful participation in band at the high school level. Students will also prepare and perform in concerts and festival, and will be given the opportunity to perform in the district solo and ensemble festival.

Philosophy:
“ Scientists looking at the effects of studying music have found that it can mean a higher IQ, a better grasp of mathematics, science and languages. It can also result in better reasoning power.”
Paul Gallagher
Monday, 17th June 2002
The Scotsman

The Music Department’s philosophy is based on the belief that experiences with music are fundamental to the education of children. Music has a powerful ability to affect the hearts, minds, and souls of our children. It gives children the opportunity to gain self-esteem by learning new skills and talents. It also gives children the sense of satisfaction that comes from working with a group to perform and create a piece of music with beauty and unity. Recent brain research shows music can tremendously boost the efficiency and performance of the brain. Music is a powerful purveyor of culture, both American and other world cultures. In today’s increasingly global society, knowledge of other peoples and cultures, as well as our own past, is a necessary part of a good education.

Band gives students the opportunity to experience instrumental music in an enriched atmosphere. Through active participation in the band students will have the opportunity to explore and develop their talent. Participation in the band provides the opportunity to develop their skills on a musical instrument and to explore their artistic heritage and history through the pathways that music provides. In addition, music is of great value in the development of students’ higher order thinking skills and aesthetic awareness.

Course of Study:

  • August – review and refine previously learned concepts
  • September – review and refine previously learned concepts
  • October – Junior High Music Clinic Concert; parade preparation
  • November – parade preparation Veteran’s Day Parade/Holiday Parade
  • December – winter concert preparation and performance
  • January – continued study in student band method book and supplemental materials
  • February – BSU Honor Band Clinic
  • March – District III High School Band Solo and Ensemble Festival
  • April – Jr. High Large Group Festival; preparation for Jr. High Solo and Ensemble Festival
  • May – Jr. High Solo and Ensemble Festival; spring concert preparation and performance
  • June – concluding activities; final evaluations

Copyright Resources

Band Resource References

Course Scope

Unit 1 Music Literacy Ongoing
Unit 2 Musicianship Ongoing
Unit 3 Performance Skills Ongoing


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Assessment Correlation acronyms key

Note: The Resource References are merely suggestions of a few of the many possibilities of music educator resources.

Note: Standard References with the letter N denote a reference to the National Standards. Those without a letter are references to the Idaho State Standards.

Unit 1

Music Literacy

Ongoing

Instructional Objective

1012.01 Students will demonstrate knowledge of musical words and symbols appropriate to the level.

Standard Reference
N- 2: a, b, 5: a, b, c, e
938.01a

No.

Performance Objective

Resource Reference

Assessment Correlation

01

Review and refine previously learned concepts

Student Band Method

TO

02

Identify simple music forms when presented aurally

Alfred’s Essentials of Music Theory, Surmani; Standard of Excellence Music Theory & History Workbooks, Elledge

TMA
TO

03

Apply transposition skills as necessary for his/her instrument

 

TO

04

Read, understand and perform one octave scales in the major key signatures from D to D-flat (Circle of 4ths)

Student Band Method

TO

05

Read and understand more complex time signatures and rhythms appropriate to the level

Rhythm Vocabulary Charts, Sueta

TO

06

Read, name and perform notes on ledger lines within the normal playing range of his/her instrument

Student Band Method

TMA
TO

07

Demonstrate an understanding of music vocabulary consistent with grade1 ½ band literature

Student Band Method; Instructional Literature, Kvet

TMA
TO

08

Correctly sight read and perform grade 1 band literature

Instructional Literature, Kvet

TO

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Unit 2

Musicianship

Ongoing

Instructional Objective

1012.02 Students will understand and demonstrate good musicianship.

Standard Reference
N- 2: b, e, 6: a, 7: a, b, 9: a
936.01a, 938.01a, 938.02a

No.

Performance Objective

Resource Reference

Assessment Correlation

01

Review and refine previously learned concepts

Student Band Method

TO

02

Demonstrate interest in possible independent playing opportunities such as private lessons, solo preparation, and small ensemble participation

College/community performing ensembles and artists

TO

03

Demonstrate proper attention (listening skills and concentration) in class and in performances

Rehearsal Handbook, Garofalo

TO

04

Demonstrate awareness of possible instrumentation changes to enhance the ensemble

 

TO

05

Demonstrate awareness of "classical," contemporary and popular music styles

Standard of Excellence Music Theory & History Workbooks, Elledge

TMA
TO

06

Demonstrate ability to discuss and evaluate musical performances

 

TMA
TO

07

Demonstrate awareness and sensitivity to phrasing, with the use of dynamic and tempo changes, to create expression in music

Teaching Music through Performance, Miles

TO

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Unit 3

Performance Skills

Ongoing

Instructional Objective

1012.03 Students will understand and demonstrate proper rehearsal and performance skills.

Standard Reference
N- 2: a, b, e
940.01a

No.

Performance Objective

Resource Reference

Assessment Correlation

01

Review and refine previously learned concepts

Student Band Method

TO

02

Demonstrate appropriate tessitura of his/her instrument, including lowest note possible through upper range encountered in grade 1 ½ band literature

Student Band Method; Instructional Literature, Kvet

TO

03

Demonstrate knowledge of pitch tendencies on his/her instrument

Rehearsal Handbook, Garofalo

TO

04

Demonstrate the ability to adjust and tune pitches unaided

Rehearsal Handbook, Garofalo

TO

05

Correctly match pitches within context of vertical and horizontal moving lines

 

TO

06

Demonstrate understanding of the "Pyramid of Sound" principle of ensemble balance and apply it in performance

Effective Performances, McBeth

TO

07

Independently adjust blend and balance in the ensemble

Effective Performances, McBeth

TO

08

Develop a characteristic sound, appropriate to age level

 

TO

09

Demonstrate knowledge of appropriate warm-up practices characteristic to his/her instrument and methods of individual practice for self-improvement

Symphonic Warm-ups,C.T. Smith

TO

10

Demonstrate good breath control by maintaining a long steady air stream when playing a sustained series of tones

Instructional Literature, Kvet

TO

11

Demonstrate the proper mechanics of playing piano, forte, and a simple crescendo/diminuendo within musical context

Instructional Literature, Kvet

TO

12

Demonstrate dynamic range appropriate to the age level

Student Band Method

TO

13

Perform solo, ensemble, and band repertoire in the meters encountered in grade 1 ½ literature

Concert and Contest Collection,Rubank/Hal Leonard; Ensembles for All, Stoutamire; Classical Ensembles for All, Ryden

TO

14

Percussion: Demonstrate ability to perform on keyboard percussion, bass drum, snare drum, timpani, cymbals and miscellaneous/auxiliary percussion parts

Guide to Teaching Percussion, Holloway

TO

15

Percussion: Demonstrate grade level appropriate rudiments, including extensions of rolls, flams, diddles and drags from the Percussive Arts Society International Drum Rudiments

PAS International Drum Rudiments; Flams, Ruffs & Rolls for Snare Drum, Beck

TO

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