6th Grade Band
6th Grade Band
This curriculum map is a constantly monitored and edited document by building specific administration and teachers. Changes may occur throughout the school year to stay updated with state requirements. Any questions regarding content should be directed towards the teacher of your child’s class or content area.
In 6th Grade Band, we will be covering the following topics throughout the year.
Intonation
Tone Quality and Blend
How to produce a sound on an instrument
Later working on how to control that sound, to create the best sound possible
Articulation, Tonguing, and Techniques
How to begin a note
How to play repeated notes
The difference between tonguing verses slurring notes
Building the skills of changing between notes within time
Note Accuracy
How to read notes on the musical staff
How to read notes within context while playing
How to read accidentals
Rhythmic Accuracy
Understand notes values of: whole, half, quarter, and eighth notes and the correspond rests
How to read and count rhythms both isolated and within context
Develop the ability to transfer rhythmic counting to playing both isolated and within context
Interpretation and Musicianship
Learn how to play alone and with others
Dynamics
Learn the definitions to dynamic associated terms
Develop the skills of playing dynamics within context
Balance and Blend
Learn how one part fits in with the context of the band
Other Factors
How to put the instruments together
How to hold the instrument
How to sit with correct posture
How to enter/act in the band room
How to treat the instruments and music with respect
Due to the nature of the course and the length of the state issued standards, we implant all standards throughout every nine weeks.
IDOE General Standards for Band
I can perform with excellent posture.
I can perform with correct mouthpiece placement.
I can perform with strong air support.