Band

Beginning Band | Level 1

Beginning Band is a beginning-intermediate performing ensemble that studies grade 0.5 to grade 1 music literature. No previous musical experience is required, although experience on piano or other instruments, or voice experience can be helpful! This ensemble builds basic instrumental and ensemble techniques for students who play wind or percussion instruments at the beginning to the intermediate level. Students will study beginning theory and vocabulary used in concert literature. During the learning process, students will discover the historical concepts for various styles of wind music. Students will understand and demonstrate music as a way to create and communicate musical meaning and emotion. They will identify and demonstrate listening skills, analyze group and individual performances using appropriate musical language and pedagogical skills related to their chosen instruments. Students may be placed in either Intermediate or Advanced Band in the Second Semester based on individual improvement. In this course, students will periodically perform at events on and off-campus, both during and after school - students MUST be available to attend all events as specified on the calendar.

Full-Year Commitment || No Audition Required

Intermediate Band | Level 2

Intermediate Band is a intermediate performing ensemble that studies grade 1 to 1.5 music literature. This ensemble builds beyond basic instrumental and ensemble techniques for students who play wind or percussion instruments at the intermediate level. Students will study intermediate theory and vocabulary used in concert literature. During the learning process, students will discover the historical concepts for various styles of wind music. Students will understand and demonstrate music as a way to create and communicate musical meaning and emotion. They will identify and demonstrate listening skills, analyze group and individual performances using appropriate musical language and pedagogical skills related to their chosen instruments. Students may be placed in Advanced Band in the Second Semester based on individual improvement. In this course, students will periodically perform at events on and off-campus, both during and after school - students MUST be available to attend all events as specified on the calendar.

Full-Year Commitment || Teacher Approval Required. E-mail Mr. Vilar if you'd like to apply for this class!

Advanced Band | Level 3

Advanced Band is an advanced performing ensemble comprised of mostly 8th graders (with some advanced 7th graders) that studies music literature that is at or above their grade level (starting at grade 1 and above). Students will study advanced theory and musical vocabulary used in preparation and performance of concert literature. During the learning process, students will discover the historical concepts for various styles of wind music. Students will understand and demonstrate music as a way to create and communicate musical meaning and emotion, identify and demonstrate listening skills, analyze group and individual performances using appropriate musical language and pedagogical skills related to their chosen instruments. In this course, students will periodically perform at events on and off-campus, both during and after school - students MUST be available to attend all events as specified on the calendar.

Full-Year Commitment || Teacher Approval Required. E-mail Mr. Vilar if you'd like to apply for this class!