Band is an elective class open to all 5th graders.

This class meets twice per cycle* for 45 minutes during the school day. Band meets during organizational time, so your child will not miss any classroom instruction during band time.

During large group band classes your child will learn the basics of how to function in a band rehearsal.

Small Group Lessons

Each band member will receive a 20-minute lesson once per cycle. These small group lessons take place during the regular school day.

During lessons your child will receive individual attention and technical instruction specific to your child’s instrument that cannot be taught during the full band rehearsal. Lessons contribute greatly to each student’s individual musical achievement and to the performance of the entire ensemble.

Curriculum

The band curriculum will focus on proper instrument techniques as well as music reading skills. Students will gain a solid foundation in performance fundamentals such as:

• tone production

• intonation

• rhythm

• articulation

• blend and balance

• phrasing

• dynamics

Students will learn proper rehearsal behaviors along with a variety of warm-up and practice techniques.

* Our elementary schools operate on a six day cycle (1,2,3,4,5 and 6). Whenever days of school are missed because of inclement weather, students do not miss their special subjects (i.e. band).  The day missed will be the next day that students attend.  (EXAMPLE:  If Day 4 was supposed to be Wednesday and we missed it because of a school cancellation, Thursday, would again be a Day 4.)