Band

Course Descriptions (in-person instruction)

Band 1:

• Instruments include: piccolo/flute, oboe, bassoon, clarinet, bass clarinet, alto/tenor/baritone saxophone, trumpet, French horn, baritone, trombone, tuba, percussion (variety of percussion instruments)

• Perform beginning and intermediate level music in a concert band setting

• Rehearse in class daily

• Focus on fundamental instrument technique and music reading

• Concerts will take place throughout the school year

• Students with no/little instrumental experience welcome!

• Students will be able to try and switch band instruments (if interested) during the first week of school

Band 2/3:

• Instruments include: piccolo/flute, oboe, bassoon, clarinet, bass clarinet, alto/tenor/baritone saxophone, trumpet, French horn, baritone, trombone, tuba, percussion (variety of percussion instruments)

• Perform intermediate and advanced level music in a concert band setting

• Rehearse in class daily

• Focus on advanced instrument technique and sight-reading

• Concerts will take place throughout the school year

• Students are expected to have prior experience performing on their instruments and reading music

• Students may be asked to switch band instruments to balance the ensemble

Materials (in-person instruction)

• Instrument and instrument supplies (see below)

• Pencil

• Composition notebook (MYP "Process Journal")

• Folder for music

• Method book: Essential Elements Interactive (for your instrument)

  • • Book 1 (Band 1)

    • Book 2 (Band 2/3)

• Tuner and metronome (optional, recommended)

Instruments and Instrument Supplies

• Flute: Cleaning rod and cloth (handkerchief or thin rag)

• Oboe: Silk swab, cork grease, 2 medium/soft reeds

• Bassoon: Silk swab, cork grease, 2 medium/soft reeds

• Clarinet (Bb, Alto, Bass): Silk swab, cork grease, 4 Vandoren reeds (Band 1: 2-2.5, Band 2/3: 2.5-3)

• Saxophone (Alto, Tenor, Baritone): Silk swab, cork grease, neck strap, 4 Vandoren reeds (Band 1: 2, Band2/3: 2.5-3)

• Trumpet: Valve oil, slide grease, mouthpiece brush, snake (found in cleaning kit)

• French horn: Rotary valve oil, slide grease/cream

• Trombone: Slide grease/cream, small spray bottle

• Baritone and Tuba: Valve oil, slide grease

• Percussion: Stick bag, standard snare sticks (Vic Firth SD1), xylophone/bell mallets, timpani mallets (Vic Firth T1 or T3)

Concert Recordings 2018-2019

Concert Recordings 2017 - 2018