Band Level I – High School
Unit of Study: Improving Sight-Reading skills, Music interpretation, and performance skills; Read/write music
Week 1and UIL phrases; Concert Concert repertoire preparations Fourth Grading Period
TEKS Band Level 1 (Content)- 2 A Demonstrate independently and in ensembles accurate intonation and rhythm, fundamental skills, and basic performance techniques.
- 2 B Perform expressively from notation a varied repertoire of music from diverse cultures.
- 3 A Sight-read ensemble parts.
- 3 B Read Music that incorporates rhythmic patterns in simple, compound, and asymmetric meters
- 3 C Interpret music symbols, and terms referring to dynamics, tempo, and articulations
- The student is expected to exhibit accurate intonation and rhythm, fundamental skills and basic performance techniques.
- The student is expected to read expressively music of diverse cultures.
- The student is expected to read music that uses simple, compound and asymmetric meters
College Prep / Vocabulary / Resources / Instructional Guidelines
Word Wall
UIL Concert Contest
UIL Sight Reading Contest
Rhythm Wall
Rhythm Tree
Intonation
It Is Not Volume But About Energy
Focused Intensity
Center Your Tone
Warm-Up Procedure
Stretching/Breathing Exercises
Breathe Athletically
Matching Energy
Ensemble Concepts
Pulse/Metronome
Counting System
Posture
Concert Etiquette
UIL Expectations
Dynamics
Articulation
Conducting Patterns
Musical Nuances
Tempo
Balance/Blend / Essential Musicianship for Band: Essential Concepts, Hal Leonard Corporation, 2004, by Eddie Green, John Benzer, David Bertman, & Percussion by Evelio Villarreal
Essential Musicianship for Band: Masterwork Studies, Hal Leonnard Corporation, 2004, Paula Crider, Jack Saunders, & Contributing Authors Charles Menghini and Garwood Whaley
Essential Technique 2000, Intermediate to Advanced Studies, Hal Leonard Corporation, 2001, Tim Lautzenheiser, John Higgins, Charles Menghini, Paul Lavender, Tom C. Rhodes, Don Bierschenk, & Percussion Consultant and Editor Will Rapp
Additional Resources:
“Foundations for Superior Performance: Warm-ups & Techniques for Band, Neil A. KJOS Music Company, Publisher, 1997, by Richard Williams & Jeff King
Rehearsal Handbook for Band and Orchestra Students, Meredith Music Publications, 1983, Robert Garofalo
Effective Performance for Band Music, Southern Music Company, 1972, W. Francis McBeth
“Theory Time Books 1-4” by Karen Wallace & Heather Rathnau / The teacher will:
- focus on the UIL contest program in preparation for the upcoming concert contest
- reinforce the importance of sight reading
- continue reinforcing the significance of matching pitch and critical listening
- reinforce the value of a counting system
- sight read music that is appropriate for the grade of the organization
- explain the importance of musical professionalism
- understand the importance of applying all of the Essential Musicianship for Band Ensemble Concepts that have been the focal point of instruction throughout the school year.
- successfully apply the counting system in place and recognize exactly what the expectations are once they enter the sight reading portion of the competition.
- understand the importance of playing in tune not only within the section but within the ensemble as well.
- understand the importance of counting/clapping/hissing/note placement and rhythmic accuracy.
- understand the level of musical difficulty that will be expected of them at the upcoming Region XII Sight Reading Contest
- comprehend that in order to experience success at any level of competition preparation, presentation, and complete and total focus are critical to the success of any musical organization.
Key Questions / Student Behaviors
Getting the Big Ideas / Strategies
/ 1. Discuss the importance of ensemble concepts.
2. Describe the importance of never performing beyond your instruments best sound.
3. Why is a uniform counting system imperative to the success of the band program?
4. Why is counting on your fingers imperative?
5. When counting “rests” how loud should you count?
6. Why is presentation so important? / Students will apply the essential concepts for band.
Students will understand and apply proper instrument posture and hand position.
Students will successfully reproduce a mature/focused tone-box.
Students will match tonal energy.
Students will successfully count and clap. / Director Demonstration
Drill & Practice
Rhythm Exercises on the
Overhead
Counting/clapping/hissing/finger-play
Audio Taped Assessments
Video/Audio Tape Rehearsal
Guest Clinician
Director will provide students with the UIL Contest Selection as well as provide all students with deadlines for play-offs on all music
All students will be individually heard or recorded.
Rhythm sheet that is directly aligned with the contest music
Assessment
Students will demonstrate a full, rich, and dark tone quality on all UIL music.
Students will successfully sight read musical selections as required in the sight reading criteria for band.
Students will apply the essential ensemble concepts to their performance music.
Students will continue demonstrating various articulations and the recommended syllables on Concert F.
Before:Have students review and demonstrate the essential concepts for instrumental performance.
During:Have students demonstrate the ability to perform the warm-up procedure in tune with a focused and centered sound. Students will also demonstrate the importance of understanding a uniform counting system and successfully perform various rhythms on Concert F.
After:Evaluate students through performance as individuals or sections (live/cassette tape/SMART Music Program). Some band rehearsals may be audio/video taped for educational purposes.
Technology Connection: Technology Connection Technology Connection: Texas Music Educators Association, Texas Bandmasters Association,Ricci Adams' Musictheory.net, MENC: The National Association for MusicEducation, UIL: Music - Band Performance Requirements, University Interscholastic League
Special Education / Instructional Modifications/ Accommodations Determined by ARD/IEP / During: Check for Understanding
Partner special needs students with other students
Partner bilingual students with Spanish speaking students
Individually/sections assess students
Teach students how to record themselves on the cassette tape player
Individually assess students
Individually asses students utilizing the “Smart Music Program”
Band Level I – High School
Unit of Study:Improving Sight-Reading skills, Music interpretation, and performance skills; Read/write music;
Week 2phrases Concert and UIL Concert repertoire preparations Fourth Grading Period
TEKS Band Level 1 (Content)- 2 A Demonstrate independently and in ensembles accurate intonation and rhythm, fundamental skills, and basic performance techniques.
- 2 B Perform expressively from notation a varied repertoire of music from diverse cultures.
- 3 A Sight-read ensemble parts.
- 3 B Read Music that incorporates rhythmic patterns in simple, compound, and asymmetric meters
- 3 C Interpret music symbols, and terms referring to dynamics, tempo, and articulations
- The student is expected to exhibit accurate intonation and rhythm, fundamental skills and basic performance techniques.
- The student is expected to read expressively music of diverse cultures.
- The student is expected to read music that uses simple, compound and asymmetric meters
College Prep / Vocabulary / Resources / Instructional Guidelines
Word Wall
UIL Concert Contest
UIL Sight Reading Contest
Rhythm Wall
Rhythm Tree
Intonation
It Is Not Volume But About Energy
Focused Intensity
Center Your Tone
Warm-Up Procedure
Stretching/Breathing Exercises
Breathe Athletically
Matching Energy
Ensemble Concepts
Pulse/Metronome
Counting System
Posture
Concert Etiquette
UIL Expectations
Dynamics
Articulation
Conducting Patterns
Musical Nuances
Tempo
Balance/Blend / Essential Musicianship for Band: Essential Concepts, Hal Leonard Corporation, 2004, by Eddie Green, John Benzer, David Bertman, & Percussion by Evelio Villarreal
Essential Musicianship for Band: Masterwork Studies, Hal Leonnard Corporation, 2004, Paula Crider, Jack Saunders, & Contributing Authors Charles Menghini and Garwood Whaley
Essential Technique 2000, Intermediate to Advanced Studies, Hal Leonard Corporation, 2001, Tim Lautzenheiser, John Higgins, Charles Menghini, Paul Lavender, Tom C. Rhodes, Don Bierschenk, & Percussion Consultant and Editor Will Rapp
Additional Resources:
“Foundations for Superior Performance: Warm-ups & Techniques for Band, Neil A. KJOS Music Company, Publisher, 1997, by Richard Williams & Jeff King
Rehearsal Handbook for Band and Orchestra Students, Meredith Music Publications, 1983, Robert Garofalo
Effective Performance for Band Music, Southern Music Company, 1972, W. Francis McBeth
“Theory Time Books 1-4” by Karen Wallace & Heather Rathnau / The teacher will:
- focus on the UIL contest program in preparation for the upcoming concert contest
- reinforce the importance of sight reading
- continue reinforcing the significance of matching pitch and critical listening
- reinforce the value of a counting system
- sight read music that is appropriate for the grade of the organization
- explain the importance of musical professionalism
- understand the importance of applying all of the Essential Musicianship for Band Ensemble Concepts that have been the focal point of instruction throughout the school year.
- successfully apply the counting system in place and recognize exactly what the expectations are once they enter the sight reading portion of the competition.
- understand the importance of playing in tune not only within the section but within the ensemble as well.
- understand the importance of counting/clapping/hissing/note placement and rhythmic accuracy.
- understand the level of musical difficulty that will be expected of them at the upcoming Region XII Sight Reading Contest
- comprehend that in order to experience success at any level of competition preparation, presentation, and complete and total focus are critical to the success of any musical organization.
Key Questions / Student Behaviors
Getting the Big Ideas / Strategies
/ 1. Discuss the importance of ensemble concepts.
2. Describe the importance of never performing beyond your instruments best sound.
3. Why is a uniform counting system imperative to the success of the band program?
4. Why is counting on your fingers imperative?
5. When counting “rests” how loud should you count?
6. Why is presentation so important? / Students will apply the essential concepts for band.
Students will understand and apply proper instrument posture and hand position.
Students will successfully reproduce a mature/focused tone-box.
Students will match tonal energy.
Students will successfully count and clap. / Director Demonstration
Drill & Practice
Rhythm Exercises on the Overhead
Counting/clapping/hissing/finger-play
Audio Taped Assessments
Video/Audio Tape Rehearsal
Guest Clinician
Director will provide students with the UIL Contest Selection as well as provide all students with deadlines for play-offs on all music
All students will be individually heard or recorded.
Rhythm sheet that is directly aligned with the contest music
Assessment
Students will demonstrate a full, rich, and dark tone quality on all UIL music.
Students will successfully sight read musical selections as required in the sight reading criteria for band.
Students will apply the essential ensemble concepts to their performance music.
Students will continue demonstrating various articulations and the recommended syllables on Concert F.
Before:Have students review and demonstrate the essential concepts for instrumental performance.
During:Have students demonstrate the ability to perform the warm-up procedure in tune with a focused and centered sound. Students will also demonstrate the importance of understanding a uniform counting system and successfully perform various rhythms on Concert F.
After:Evaluate students through performance as individuals or sections (live/cassette tape/SMART Music Program). Some band rehearsals may be audio/video taped for educational purposes.
Technology Connection: Technology Connection Technology Connection: Texas Music Educators Association, Texas Bandmasters Association,Ricci Adams' Musictheory.net, MENC: The National Association for MusicEducation, UIL: Music - Band Performance Requirements, University Interscholastic League
Special Education / Instructional Modifications/ Accommodations Determined by ARD/IEP / During: Check for Understanding
Partner special needs students with other students
Partner bilingual students with Spanish speaking students
Individually/sections assess students
Teach students how to record themselves on the cassette tape player
Individually assess students
Individually asses students utilizing the “Smart Music Program”
Band Level I – High School
Unit of Study: Improving Sight-Reading skills, Music interpretation, and performance skills; Read/write
Week 3music phrases; Concert and UIL Concert repertoire preparations Fourth Grading Period
TEKS Band Level 1 (Content)- 2 A Demonstrate independently and in ensembles accurate intonation and rhythm, fundamental skills, and basic performance techniques.
- 2 B Perform expressively from notation a varied repertoire of music from diverse cultures.
- 3 A Sight-read ensemble parts.
- 3 B Read Music that incorporates rhythmic patterns in simple, compound, and asymmetric meters
- 3 C Interpret music symbols, and terms referring to dynamics, tempo, and articulations
- The student is expected to exhibit accurate intonation and rhythm, fundamental skills and basic performance techniques.
- The student is expected to read expressively music of diverse cultures.
- The student is expected to read music that uses simple, compound and asymmetric meters
College Prep / Vocabulary / Resources / Instructional Guidelines
Word Wall
UIL Concert Contest
UIL Sight Reading Contest
Rhythm Wall
Rhythm Tree
Intonation
It Is Not Volume But About Energy
Focused Intensity
Center Your Tone
Warm-Up Procedure
Stretching/Breathing Exercises
Breathe Athletically
Matching Energy
Ensemble Concepts
Pulse/Metronome
Counting System
Posture
Concert Etiquette
UIL Expectations
Dynamics
Articulation
Conducting Patterns
Musical Nuances
Tempo
Balance/Blend / Essential Musicianship for Band: Essential Concepts, Hal Leonard Corporation, 2004, by Eddie Green, John Benzer, David Bertman, & Percussion by Evelio Villarreal
Essential Musicianship for Band: Masterwork Studies, Hal Leonnard Corporation, 2004, Paula Crider, Jack Saunders, & Contributing Authors Charles Menghini and Garwood Whaley
Essential Technique 2000, Intermediate to Advanced Studies, Hal Leonard Corporation, 2001, Tim Lautzenheiser, John Higgins, Charles Menghini, Paul Lavender, Tom C. Rhodes, Don Bierschenk, & Percussion Consultant and Editor Will Rapp
Additional Resources:
“Foundations for Superior Performance: Warm-ups & Techniques for Band, Neil A. KJOS Music Company, Publisher, 1997, by Richard Williams & Jeff King
Rehearsal Handbook for Band and Orchestra Students, Meredith Music Publications, 1983, Robert Garofalo
Effective Performance for Band Music, Southern Music Company, 1972, W. Francis McBeth
“Theory Time Books 1-4” by Karen Wallace & Heather Rathnau / The teacher will:
- focus on the UIL contest program in preparation for the upcoming concert contest
- reinforce the importance of sight reading
- continue reinforcing the significance of matching pitch and critical listening
- reinforce the value of a counting system
- sight read music that is appropriate for the grade of the organization
- explain the importance of musical professionalism
- understand the importance of applying all of the Essential Musicianship for Band Ensemble Concepts that have been the focal point of instruction throughout the school year.
- successfully apply the counting system in place and recognize exactly what the expectations are once they enter the sight reading portion of the competition.
- understand the importance of playing in tune not only within the section but within the ensemble as well.
- understand the importance of counting/clapping/hissing/note placement and rhythmic accuracy.
- understand the level of musical difficulty that will be expected of them at the upcoming Region XII Sight Reading Contest
- comprehend that in order to experience success at any level of competition preparation, presentation, and complete and total focus are critical to the success of any musical organization.
Key Questions / Student Behaviors
Getting the Big Ideas / Strategies
/ 1. Discuss the importance of ensemble concepts.
2. Describe the importance of never performing beyond your instruments best sound.
3. Why is a uniform counting system imperative to the success of the band program?
4. Why is counting on your fingers imperative?
5. When counting “rests” how loud should you count?
6. Why is presentation so important? / Students will apply the essential concepts for band.
Students will understand and apply proper instrument posture and hand position.
Students will successfully reproduce a mature/focused tone-box.
Students will match tonal energy.
Students will successfully count and clap. / Director Demonstration
Drill & Practice
Rhythm Exercises on the Overhead
Counting/clapping/hissing/finger-play
Audio Taped Assessments
Video/Audio Tape Rehearsal
Guest Clinician
Director will provide students with the UIL Contest Selection as well as provide all students with deadlines for play-offs on all music
All students will be individually heard or recorded.
Rhythm sheet that is directly aligned with the contest music
Assessment
Students will demonstrate a full, rich, and dark tone quality on all UIL music.
Students will successfully sight read musical selections as required in the sight reading criteria for band.
Students will apply the essential ensemble concepts to their performance music.
Students will continue demonstrating various articulations and the recommended syllables on Concert F.
Before:Have students review and demonstrate the essential concepts for instrumental performance.
During:Have students demonstrate the ability to perform the warm-up procedure in tune with a focused and centered sound. Students will also demonstrate the importance of understanding a uniform counting system and successfully perform various rhythms on Concert F.
After:Evaluate students through performance as individuals or sections (live/cassette tape/SMART Music Program). Some band rehearsals may be audio/video taped for educational purposes.
Technology Connection: Technology Connection Technology Connection: Texas Music Educators Association, Texas Bandmasters Association,Ricci Adams' Musictheory.net, MENC: The National Association for MusicEducation, UIL: Music - Band Performance Requirements, University Interscholastic League
Special Education / Instructional Modifications/ Accommodations Determined by ARD/IEP / During: Check for Understanding
Partner special needs students with other students
Partner bilingual students with Spanish speaking students
Individually/sections assess students
Teach students how to record themselves on the cassette tape player
Individually assess students
Individually asses students utilizing the “Smart Music Program”
Band Level I – High School