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Mr. Wilks's Bio
I have been teaching in FWISD for 27 years! Whew! That seems like a looonnng time... : ) I am married to the wonderful and amazing, Barbara Wilks, who is a counselor in GCISD and we have two fur babies: Jake and Bella. I started playing cello in the 6th grade in Arlen, Texas.
Contact Info
📞 817-814-7200 Rosemont
817-814-7000 South Hills
Office Hours
By Appointment.
Students I am available to help tutor you individually and in small groups. Please email for an appointment. Parents are also welcome to set up a meeting.
Announcements
Hi, i'm Mr. Wilks, the orchestra teacher at Rosemont and South Hills HS. I'm excited to be your music teacher this year. I'm also so glad you have made the wise decision to be a string musician! Playing music is so much fun! You can play music for the rest of your life. You might want to have music as your job someday or just play for fun. Little did I know, when I started playing music in 6th grade (just like you a lot of you), I was beginning a life long journey! I hope you enjoy playing a stringed instrument as much as me and keep playing and playing!
All coursework is posted in Google Classroom:
--class codes coming soon--
Syllabus
This class is designed to introduce the fundamental principles of musicianship. Students will develop a better understanding of music terminology, music literature, playing technique, ensemble performance, and concert etiquette. Students will also learn the value of hard work, dedication and teamwork.
Throughout the year, students will be challenged to carefully examine their musical ability and strive to improve upon the skills they have gained thus far. The ultimate goal of this course is to provide students with the skills needed to successfully participate in music throughout the student’s entire life!
Students in orchestra will develop the following skills and concepts:
1. Self discipline, self confidence, responsibility and dependable behavior.
2. Respect, loyalty, and pride in the organization and school
3. Respect for and proper use of equipment.
4. The ability to work cooperatively with others toward the performance of music in large and small ensembles.
5. A high degree of music reading encompassing: correct rhythm, appropriate tempo, right and left hand technique, dynamics, precision, and the ability to be versatile and adjust to any given musical situation
6. A high level of quality artistry through individual musical awareness, control and technical facility
7. The knowledge of a wide variety of orchestral literature
8. A functional knowledge of music history, theory, and terminology
9. The ability to comprehend and foster higher level thinking skills
