Sixth Grade Band

Welcome sixth grade parents and students!

Here you will find a variety of information regarding your year as a Sixth Grade Band member! I am so excited to have you in my beginning band class! Band is a great way to not only develop your musical abilities but you can also increase your reading, fine motor, performance, and math skills! I look forward to seeing you in class. Click the arrow to the right to learn about attaining instruments and what supplies are needed.

Instruments--

Students will be given a school instrument at the beginning of the year to use for performances and at home practice. We will learn how to care for them and maintain them, but students are expected to be respectful to the school's property; the instruments are a privilege! Students are expected to take their instruments home to practice and only a select few students will be given an at-home instrument (usually larger instruments that are not easily moved). I encourage all parents to help their children remember to practice, even if by just asking them to open their case. Work with your child to set up a time where their practicing won't bother anyone and help them stick to their schedule. I thank you for your help!

Supplies--

Students need to come to each class with the following (all are supplied at the beginning of the year but are given to the student until the end of the year):

Method book

Instrument (in good working condition) - percussionists need their drumsticks

Pencil

Reeds/grease (at least 2 working reeds)

Good Attitude!

Important Performance Dates

Veteran's Day Concert.......................................................................November 11th @ 10am..................................................................................Heart Space

Christmas Concert...............................................................................December 16th @ 6pm..................................................................................Heart Space

Midwinter Band Concert...................................................................March 10th @ 6pm............................................................................................Heart Space

Fine Arts Gala............................................................................................May 14th @ 5pm (until 6:30)......................................................................Heart Space

Daily/weekly schedule

7:48 am - 12:49 am 7-12 Music Classes

9:36 am - 9:56 am Instrument practice time*

Monday/Wednesday

1:10 pm - 1:40 pm Kindergarten/first grade

1:43 pm - 2:13 pm Second/third grade

Tuesday/Thursday

12:52 pm - 1:37 pm Sixth grade band

1:43 pm - 2:20 pm Fourth/Fifth grade

Band Handbook

Every member of each band (5-12) must read, sign, and return a copy of the band handbook to Mrs. Kienzle at the end of the first full week of school. It is attached here for reference if the paper copy is misplaced. Handing in the last page with a signature is there first grade...an easy A!

Instrument Cleaning Videos

See what your child will learn!

*All objectives are in the process of being refined and adjusted to better fit our students*

Middle School band objectives

seventh and eighth grade band students will learn how to

identify and define the meaning of symbols found in a musical score

identify musical elements and use appropriate vocabulary to discuss their use, including melody, rhythm, tonality, form, tone color, texture, pitch, tempo, dynamics, and phrasing

demonstrate a physical response to written or aural music through performance

demonstrate musical literacy through reading, sight reading, and notating music

perform with expression, technical accuracy, and stylistic integrity a varied repertoire of instrumental literature

perform in chamber settings and respond appropriately to other ensemble members' musical cues

perform in large ensembles and respond appropriately to the conductor's patterns, gestures, and cues. Including school performances, district festivals when eligible

recognize and practice audience or performer behavior appropriate for the context and style of music performed

compare the characteristics of two or more styles of music

examine a musician/composer or period in music history and present a project independently

recognize the use of musical elements in familiar and unfamiliar songs

identify criteria for evaluating a musical composition, arrangement, improvisation, or performance by comparing it to an exemplary performance or musical work

examine one's own musical performance using evaluation criteria

use appropriate terms to explain preferences for musical works and styles

discuss how the subject matter learned in other disciplines is interrelated with and/or connected to music

examine a music-related career and present a project that represents that career

identify and make connections between music and concepts from other content areas

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