Lomax Junior High School Course Syllabus 2016-2017
Course Title: 2nd Period Beginning Band
Teacher Name: Kevin Poe
Teacher Conference Time: 3rd Period (10:09 AM-10:57AM)
School/Teacher Phone Number: 281-604-6714
Email Address:
Course Description and Expectation:
The first part of the year will be designated to learning the basic fundamentals of reading music and playing a musical instrument. As the year progresses, the student will develop the advanced fundaments to confidently perform in a large ensemble. A pencil is required for every class.
Learning Objectives:
Students will:
· Develop proper embouchure, hand position and posture for playing a musical instrument.
· Develop an understanding of tone production and good intonation.
· Develop the knowledge of scales and key signatures.
· Demonstrate the understanding of counting rhythms.
· Develop an understanding of music vocabulary.
· Demonstrate the understanding of proper band balance and blend.
· Demonstrate proper rehearsal and performing techniques.
Learning Outcomes: (When the student has completed the course, they will be able to...)
· Confidently perform music at the appropriate level or higher.
· Understand the importance of teamwork.
· Display an appreciation for music in a variety of periods and styles.
Course Expectations: (Throughout the school year, the student is expected to...)
· Develop regular practice habits outside of class time.
· Attend all rehearsals and performances.
· Bring all needed classroom materials.
· Have a positive attitude, ready to learn.
Course Evaluation and Grading: (How will the student be graded throughout the school year?)
· Major Grades 45%-Playing Tests, Written tests & Performances
· Daily Grades 50%- Practice Checklists, Pop Quizzes and other classroom procedure expectations.
· Performance Evaluations and Reading: Weekly Assigned Reading/Literary Works not contained in course textbook 5%-- Using music terminology, students will submit a written evaluation of one performance per week.
Also, various articles or other supplemental reading material related to band will be provided by the instructor.
Major Project Guidelines and Expectations:
Each member of the Lomax Junior High School Beginning Band will participate in the following: Performance with the junior varsity band at the Winter Concert and Spring Concert, Solo and Ensemble performance.
Important information about this course that will enable you to be successful:
· Students must always be actively engaged in the learning process.
· Students are required to log their practice time using the Charms Website: www.charmsoffice.com
· Reminders will be periodically sent using the Remind App.
For all state-approved courses, the State of Texas has developed the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) which define the guidelines under which La Porte ISD must develop the objectives for the course. These TEKS are cross-referenced to the LPISD curriculum objectives. In addition, LPISD objectives are also cross-referenced to the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) Standards of Performance.
The complete TEKS document, which was approved by the Texas State Board of Education, may be found on the internet at www.tea.state.tx.us/teks and is accessible to teachers, parents, and students.