Students will be developing their individual musical skills, small ensemble skills and large ensemble skills throughout the school year. The course will cover tone development, articulation, scale studies, musical dynamics, composition, notation, basic music theory competence, improvisation aptitude, ear training, rhythmic development, cultural origins of a piece, and historical time periods of selected compositions.

The Sixth Grade Band develops a basic mastery of the techniques mentioned earlier. This will be attained in conjunction with the use of Essential Elements 2000 Book 1, Rubber Band Arrangements, and multiple supplemental musical materials to enhance each students learning style. The students will gain practical knowledge of these concepts and will be assessed through prepared playing exams, concert performance and quarterly exams.

It is strongly encouraged that students bring their instruments home at least a couple of times per week to practice during the school week. We are expecting students to average 60 minutes of practice per week outside of rehearsals and lessons. Individual practice will ensure mastery of skills necessary to achieve progress on your instrument.