Unit Title:Marching Bandtotal Length of Unit:August-October

Teacher: Fields School: BCHS Grade(s): 8-12 Course Title: Marching/Concert Band Semester: Fall

Unit Title:Marching BandTotal Length of Unit:August-October

Overview: During this unit students will learn and perform our halftime show and stand tunes.

Days/Week / Content
Standards / Essential Question(s) / Enduring Understanding / Resources or Readings / Real World Products or Assessments / CCRS Literacy and Writing Standards
12 Weeks / AL COS IM 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.7, 1.8, 1.9, 1.11, 2.3, 2.6, 2.7, 2.14, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.14 / Are all band members improving their musical knowledge during the part of the year that focuses mainly on memorization and repetition?
Is feedback from judges being applied in a logical and consistent manner to result in continued improvement?
How is our performance contributing to the school spirit at BCHS? / Improvement in a subjective, but skills based field, is based upon many repetitions of the task that requires intense focus and the ability to self-identify areas of improvement.
The marching band, as the largest student organization on campus, can play a significant role in school spirit and the community’s perception of music education. / Warm-Up for Developing Bands
Queen Opener
We Will Rock You
Somebody to Love
Queen Medley
National Anthem
Alma Mater
Cherokee
Let’s Go Bibb
Ironman
Eat ‘Em Up
Roll Bibb Roll
Superman
Cherokee Chop
Shout it Out
Hey Song
Soul Finger
Power
ESPN
Halftime
Get Ready
Unchained Melody / Weekly Halftime Performances
Pep Rallies
Three Marching Contests
Homecoming & Christmas Parades / N/A

Teacher: Fields School: BCHS Grade(s): 8-12 Course Title: Marching/Concert Band Semester: Fall

Unit Title:Veteran’s/Christmas ConcertTotal Length of Unit:November-December

Overview: During this unit students will learn and perform music for the Veteran’s Day program and the Christmas Concert.

Days/Week / Content
Standards / Essential Question(s) / Enduring Understanding / Resources or Readings / Real World Products or Assessments / CCRS Literacy and Writing Standards
6 Weeks / AL COS IM 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.7, 1.8, 1.9, 1.11, 2.3, 2.5. 2.6, 2.7, 2.14, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.14 / What changes are needed to facilitate the stylistic changes from marching to concert band?
How does music affect the aesthetic experience of the “holiday season?” / Improvement in a subjective, but skills based field, is based upon many repetitions of the task that requires intense focus and the ability to self-identify areas of improvement.
Music plays a key role in ceremonies and celebrations. / Foundations for Superior Performance
Exercises for Ensemble Drill
127 Original Exercises
101 Rhythmic Rest Patterns
Armed Forces Service Song Medley
Christmas Concert Selections TBD / Scale Tests
Veteran’s Day Performance
Christmas Concert / N/A

Teacher: Fields School: BCHS Grade(s): 8-12 Course Title: Marching/Concert Band Semester: Spring

Unit Title:Music Performance Assessment (MPA)Total Length of Unit:January-February

Overview: During this unit students will learn an MPA program and practice sight reading for an adjudicated performance.

Days/Week / Content
Standards / Essential Question(s) / Enduring Understanding / Resources or Readings / Real World Products or Assessments / CCRS Literacy and Writing Standards
9 Weeks / AL COS IM 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.7, 1.8, 1.9, 1.11, 2.3, 2.5. 2.6, 2.7, 2.14, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.14 / Are all band members still learning new musical concepts while preparing for an adjudicated performance?
How can judges’ feedback improve the quality and depth of instruction during the remainder of the school year? / Improvement in a subjective, but skills based field, is based upon many repetitions of the task that requires intense focus and the ability to self-identify areas of improvement.
Scores earned at an adjudicated performance are a good goal, but improving during the preparation process is more important than the final outcome. / Foundations for Superior Performance
Exercises for Ensemble Drill
127 Original Exercises
101 Rhythmic Rest Patterns
MPA Selections TBD / Scale Tests
Music Performance Assessment / N/A

Teacher: Fields School: BCHS Grade(s): 8-12 Course Title: Marching/Concert Band Semester: Spring

Unit Title:Spring ConcertTotal Length of Unit:March-May

Overview: During this unit students will learn and perform our halftime show and stand tunes.

Days/Week / Content
Standards / Essential Question(s) / Enduring Understanding / Resources or Readings / Real World Products or Assessments / CCRS Literacy and Writing Standards
12 Weeks / AL COS IM 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.7, 1.8, 1.9, 1.11, 2.3, 2.5. 2.6, 2.7, 2.14, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6, 3.14, 4.6 / What gaps in knowledge need to be readdressed after completing MPA?
How will instruction for the rest of the year be informed by MPA results?
What skills do I wish demonstrate at the Spring Concert? / Improvement in a subjective, but skills based field, is based upon many repetitions of the task that requires intense focus and the ability to self-identify areas of improvement.
There should be clear improvement in the quality of the ensemble by the culmination of the year at the Spring Concert. / Foundations for Superior Performance
Exercises for Ensemble Drill
127 Original Exercises
101 Rhythmic Rest Patterns
Concert Selections TBD / Scale Tests
Spring Concert
Spring Trip Selections / N/A