Band 9

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Band 9 Course Description

Welcome to senior band! Part of the band 9 class experience is the opportunity to travel. In addition to continuing to develop musical artistry and creativity, we will also be preparing students for a 3-4 day music trip in the spring. Costs for these trips are usually significant so I encourage all parents to begin making financial plans as early as possible. A parent meeting to begin planning this trip usually occurs for grade 8 families in June.

Prerequisites: Band 8, or more than 1 year of previous experience on a concert band instrument.

Year-at-a-Glance Chart

This visual chart outlines the key concepts, skills, and repertoire that have been planned for the year. While nothing is set in stone, having a vision for the year ensures that all key learning goals will be met, including deadlines for concerts and festivals.

Year Plan

This is a more detailed view of the Band 9 full year plan.

Sample Lesson Plans

Groovee! Ostinato Lesson Plan - Creativity/Improvisation/composition.docx

Improvisation and Composition Lesson on Ostinatos

Sample lesson of how repertoire can be used to engage students in the creative process.

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