Band II

03150200 Band II

Recommended Grade Levels: 10-12

Prerequisite: Band I and Director Approval

Credit: 1

Description: The foundation of music literacy is fostered through reading, writing, reproducing, and creating music, thus developing a student's intellect. Through creative expression, students apply their music literacy and the critical-thinking skills of music to sing, play, read, write, and/or move. By experiencing musical periods and styles, students will understand the relevance of music to history, culture, and the world, including the relationship of music to other academic disciplines and the vocational possibilities offered. Through critical listening, students analyze, evaluate, and respond to music, developing criteria for making critical judgments and informed choices.

Opportunities to gain knowledge in instrumental technique, music theory, music history, critical listening, creative listening, self-discipline, and citizenship through a variety of performance settings. The band will practice outside of regular school hours. One half credit P. E. waiver is granted for each fall semester for marching band. After school rehearsals and/or sectionals may continue throughout the concert season. Student attendance is required for all performances and rehearsals. Summer marching band practice is also required.