As a performing class, the band uses quality music literature to encourage student achievement and growth. Music literature for the season is chosen with the following developmental goals in mind:
- Development of Tone Quality
- Development of a strong sense of good Intonation
- Development of Technical Abilities
- Proper tonguing technique and speed
- Proper fingering technique and speed
- Embouchure flexibility and strength
- Use of embellishments such as trills, turns, grace notes, etc.
- Development of Rhythmic Skills
- Development of Musical Elements of Performance
- Various skills in interpretation
- Awareness and control of dynamic levels
- Knowledge of musical terms of all types
- Development of phrasing skills
- Development of articulation skills
- Accents and note duration markings
- Development of Physically Related Skills
- Proper breathing
- Proper posture, both sitting and standing
- Ability to play well both seated and standing
The above developmental goals are encouraged in every performing setting. (Large group, Sectional work and chamber music)