Syllabus Revised

Post date: Oct 21, 2011 10:35:12 AM

Dear Puma Band,

The revised syllabus is below:

VII. Marching Band Component

Marching Band is an extension of the band program. This program is designed to give

the director and students a good starting point for learning and developing a deeper

appreciation and understanding of marching band styles. All students enrolled in band are required to participate in the Marching Band. However, all Prince George’s County athletics who have an athletic activity at the same time are exempt. This exemption is revoked when the student withdraws membership from the said team. An activity is defined as an event, meet, or an actual game. The objectives of the Marching Band are as follows:

• Students will be able to:
• · Developing an appreciation and knowledge of marching styles.
• · Developing skills and technique necessary to perform precision drill.
• · Extending sight-reading and rhythm pattern reading skills.
• · Understanding the musical terminology included in drill formation.
• · Continued emphasis on good playing habits.
• · Listening/watching professional recordings videotapes of military, corps, and

university marching bands.