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The Symphonic Band at Westview MS is directed by Adam Evans. The Symphonic Band is designed to provide students with an intermediate experience on band instruments. Curriculum for this course is an extension of the skills and concepts introduced in Beginner Band. Symphonic Band is open to all seventh and eighth grade students who have successfully completed Beginner Band. Here you will find resources for class and other information for students.
(Recordings of music practiced in class can be found here)
(Recordings of music practiced in class can be found here)
What is a sectional?
What is a sectional?
Sectionals are before or after school, instrument specific sessions with a band director or private lesson staff. This is an opportunity to work on each section’s music, tuning, blend, and balance outside of the context of the full ensemble. These sessions are integral to the success of the Westview Band, and as such are mandatory to attend. If a student needs to miss a sectional for another school-related activity or due to an emergency, their director must be notified.
Course Goals
To reinforce and develop the fundamentals of music theory and listening skills.
To provide students with an ensemble performance experience.
To heighten each students aesthetic awareness through the musical arts.
Course Objectives
To further develop the fundamental musical and technical skills involved in playing a musical instrument.
To reinforce and develop the fundamentals of music theory and listening skills.
To provide students with an ensemble performance experience.
To heighten each students aesthetic awareness through the musical arts.
To produce a characteristic tone on individual instruments.
To identify and demonstrate a knowledge of expanded musical notation.
To demonstrate fingerings and positions for the practical range of individual instruments.
To develop good individual practice habits.
To demonstrate a basic understanding of the elements of music, including: timbre, dynamics,
articulation, rhythm, melody / pitch, harmony, texture, form, expression and style.
To demonstrate a basic understanding of and ability to perform ensemble playing skills and techniques.
To develop problem-solving and evaluation skills applicable to music.
To develop an aesthetic sensitivity to music.
To demonstrate knowledge of music as a creative art form in an historical context.
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