7th Grade Band
7th 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 7th Grade Band, we will be covering the following topics throughout the year.
Intonation
Learn what is the purpose of tuning
Develop the ear training for adjust tuning within context
Tone Quality and Blend
How to control the sound and create the best sound possible
How does your sound fit in with the sounds of other instruments
Articulation, Tonguing, and Techniques
Review how to start a note
Review the difference between tonguing verses slurring notes
Building the skills of changing between notes within time
Understand and develop the skills for performing the following articulations: staccato, marcato, accent, tenuto, legato, and normal
Note Accuracy
Review how to read notes on the musical staff
Review how to read notes within context while playing
How to read accidentals
Develop the skills of playing correct notes within context
Rhythmic Accuracy
Understand notes values of: whole, half, quarter, eighth notes, dotted half notes, dotted quarter notes, and sixteenth notes and the correspond rests
Review 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
Review how to play alone and with others
Learn how to play musically
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
Develop the aural skills to hear and adjust the blend within context
Other Factors
Review
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
Introduce
Applying/auditioning for honor ensembles, jazz band, percussion ensemble, pep band, and marching band
How to be a mentor to other students
Due to the natural 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 a warm and supported tone.
I can perform with consistent and clear articulations.