7th & 8th Grade Band
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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