Goals & Objectives:

• Play and rehearse in small and large group settings, multiple differening parts
• Expanding musical concepts and vocabulary in rhythm, notes, scales, tempo, dynamics, melody and harmony, etc
• Develop confidence and skills needed to perform for an audience, individually and in small groups

Schedule:

• Everyday of the week, 7th period
• Students who also do chorus will alternate days between chorus and band

Grading

• Weekly participation in rehearsals & practicing - 10 points/week
• Weekly CANVAS assignments - 10 points per assignment
• Individual Playing Tests on concert music and scales - 2 times per year - 20 points
• Concert Performances (see below) - 20 points

Concerts:

• Concert performances are our opportunity to showcase everything we have learned to parents and the community.
• Concert performances are our mid-term and final exams. They are mandatory and graded. Please plan ahead
• Fall concert: Thursday, December 1, 2022 @ 7pm, High School GYMNASIUM
• Spring concert: Thursday, April 20, 2022 @ 7pm, High School GYMNASIUM
• Concert Dress is “concert black” – black pants/dress, socks, & dress shoes. Black or white button-down dress shirt/blouse

For other band questions contact Mr. Hock: dehock@tyrone.k12.pa.us or 684-4240 ext 3306