MR.

MOORE
BAND SYLLABUS 2013-14

COURSE CONTENT:
MUSIC PERFORMANCE FUNDAMENTALS
* Posture
* Breathing
MUSIC LITERATURE AND HISTORY
* Various styles ranging from classical to pop to jazz
* Performing (Individual and Group) and listening
* Background information on the composers and pieces
MUSIC THEORY AND FUNDAMENTALS
* Terminology and symbols
* Intervals and chords (High School)
* Scales Notating and performing (Percussionist will learn and
Perform rudiments and also scales on mallets)
NOTATION
* Written notation of scales and simple melodies
* Ear training (If time allows)
Students will learn to identify intervals and major and minor
chords
CRITIQUE
* Students will learn the process of critique
* Students will critique their own performance along with other live
and recorded performances

GRADING:
PARTICIPATION PERFORMING AND CONTRIBUTING IN
CLASS, ALSO PARTICIPATION AT FESTIVALS AND OTHER
PERFORMANCES
Students will be required to participate daily and for the
duration of the class period. They will be called upon to
perform individually or in a small group on a frequent basis.
If a student is ill and cannot play, they will be required to read a
music article and complete a summary of the article, which
must be turned in before the next days class period.
 COOPERATION ATTITUDE AND EFFORT
TEST/QUIZZES
* Written
* Performance Individual or group
CLASSWORK WORKSHEETS, PACKETS and DISCUSSIONS
PRACTICE LOG HOMEWORK
15% of the students grade
List any practicing outside of the classroom
PROJECTS/PAPERS
CRITIQUES
Written opinions of performances
ACHIEVEMENT LOGS
Written log of what they accomplished during class
CONCERTS Thursday December 12, and Thursday May 8 7PM
Attendance and participation is MANDATORY!
Part of the Midterm and Final Exam Grades