Goals & Objectives:

• Expanding on concepts learned in 5th and 6th grade
• Learn to play and rehearse in small and large group setting, with differening parts, rhythms and notes than others in the group
• Continue developing good sound and range of the instrument
• Learn new rhythms, notes, tempos, dynamics, and related vocabulary
• Develop confidence and skills needed to perform for an audience, individually and in small groups

Schedule:

• Everyday of the week, 8th 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 2, 2021 @ 7pm, High School Auditorium
• Spring concert: Thursday, April 21, 2022 @ 7pm, High School Auditorium

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