Boise Schools Curriculum

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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