Skill Development Levels:
Eastern York High School Concert Band
I – Introduce Skill or Concept D – Develop Skill or Concept M – Master Skill or Concept MM – Master and Maintain Skill or Concept
Year-at-a-Glance
NOTE: Skills and Concepts associated with each unit are merged and embedded in every rehearsal, practice session, and/or performance. Through music creation higher order thinking skills are developed. See Blooms Taxonomy
Theme (or Unit Title)
Approx weeks or days
Essential Questions
Musicianship – What musical literacy and syntax skills do I need to play given music examples and/or improvised music on my instrument? Ensemble/Individual Playing Skills – What are the ensemble and individual playing skills that I need to play given music examples and/or improvised music my instrument? Technique – What are the correct techniques needed to play given music examples and/or improvised music on my instrument?
Introduction
How do I properly warm on my instrument in order to properly perform during rehearsal?
Quarter 1
Ensemble/Individual Performance Skills – What ensemble and performance skills do I need to play my instrument (given music examples)? How do I analyze my performance and the group’s performance to improve and/or change the sound? Historical and Cultural Context – What is the cultural and historical context of the music that is being played and how does that effect how we play? Music in Other Subjects – How does the reading and performance of music relate to other Language Arts, Math, and Scientific subjects?
Essential Skills/Concepts to be Targeted
Musicianship – Tone (D), Rhythm (M), Dynamics (D/M), Phrasing (D), Tempo (M), Steady Beat (M) Ensemble/Individual Playing Skills – Balance (D), Blend (I/D), Tuning (D/M), Intonation(D/M), Timing (M), Phrasing (I/D), Expression (I/D) Technique – Breathing (M), Pitch Identification (I/D), Posture/Hand Position (M), Fingering/Sticking (M), Articulation (D/M) Ensemble/Individual Performance Skills – Critical Listening (D/M), Performance/Rehearsal Reflection (D/M), Performance/Rehearsal Evaluation (D/M)
General Rehearsal Procedure –
Assessment Activities
NOTE: Assessment in concert band is based on four equally weighted areas. The specific requirements for high school bands varies slightly per quarter, but all types of assessment can be defined within the parameters of the categories below. 1. Class Attendance/Preparation/Participation Attendance: Arriving with all required materials. Preparation: Level of preparation for rehearsal. Participation: Level of engagement and participation in rehearsal. 2. Lesson Attendance/Preparation/Participation – Attendance: Arriving for the required number of lessons and arriving with all required materials. Preparation: Level of preparation for lessons. Participation: Level of engagement and participation in lessons. 3. Playing Test – Each section of the band is assigned an individual portion of one of the pieces for the closest concert. The playing test is meant to represent the most challenging music that you will be playing throughout the concert. Playing will be scored based on a given rubric. 4. Concert Attendance – Students must attend the required concert and perform with the group in order to receive a full grade.
1. Activating Activity Warm Up
Standards Assessed
Warm Ups –
Musicianship: 9.1.12.A 9.1.12.B 9.1.12.C 9.1.12.G
(Materials meant to break down, introduce concepts, as well as prepare for contextual concepts.)
1. Warm-Up Study Packets (Chromatic, B flat, and Other Necessary Keys)
2. Bach and Before Chorale Books (Multi-part class arranged chorales – Tuning)
3. Eastern York Warm-Up Books (Individualized music, ensemble, and technique activities)
4. Treasury of Scales or Other Scale Studies (Scale and Harmonic Studies)
Concert Rehearsal – (This contains a general outline of educational contexts related to music programing. Program selection will follow the general outline provided below, but must ALSO contain concepts that allow for the development of musicianship, ensemble playing, individual playing, technique, and performance skill listed. Historical or “standard” and other works may be selected based on a curricular rotation)
HOLIDAY SELECTION INTRO. 1.Historical “Standard” 2. Seasonal or Cultural Transcription 3. Seasonal or Cultural Popular Selection 4.Seasonal or Cultural Current Selection 5. March General Materials: Class Instruments
2. Introductory Activity
(Student and School Owned)
Posters and Visuals
3. Concept Activity
(Chords, Solfege, etc.)
Properly Set Stands and Chairs Reference Recordings Piano Tuners
4. Rehearsal Activity No. 1 5. Rehearsal Activity No. 2 6. Rehearsal Activity No. 3
February 28, 2016
Resources
Instructor: Keith Gromis
Ensemble/Individual Playing Skills: 9.1.12.A 9.1.12.B 9.1.12.C 9.1.12.G 9.1.12.K Technique: 9.1.12.A 9.1.12.B 9.1.12.C 9.1.12.G 9.1.12.K Ensemble/Individual Performance Skills: 9.1.12.A 9.1.12.B 9.1.12.C 9.1.12.E 9.1.12.F 9.1.12.G 9.2.12.A 9.2.12.B 9.2.12.L 9.3.12.A 9.3.12.B National Music Standards: 2. Performing on Instruments 3. Improving Music 4. Composing and Arranging 5. Reading and Notation Music 6. Listen/Analyze/Describe Music 7. Evaluating/Describing Music 8. Music in Other Subjects 9. Music in History and Culture
Musicianship – What musical literacy and syntax skills do I need to play given music examples and/or improvised music on my instrument? Ensemble/Individual Playing Skills – What are the ensemble and individual playing skills that I need to play given music examples and/or improvised music my instrument? Technique – What are the correct techniques needed to play given music examples and/or improvised music on my instrument?
Holiday Concert
How do I properly warm on my instrument in order to properly perform during rehearsal?
Quarter 2
Ensemble/Individual Performance Skills – What ensemble and performance skills do I need to play my instrument (given music examples)? How do I analyze my performance and the group’s performance to improve and/or change the sound? Historical and Cultural Context – What is the cultural and historical context of the music that is being played and how does that effect how we play? Music in Other Subjects – How does the reading and performance of music relate to other Language Arts, Math, and Scientific subjects?
Musicianship – Tone (D), Rhythm (M), Dynamics (D/M), Phrasing (D), Tempo (M), Steady Beat (M) Ensemble/Individual Playing Skills – Balance (D), Blend (I/D), Tuning (D/M), Intonation(D/M), Timing (M), Phrasing (I/D), Expression (I/D) Technique – Breathing (M), Pitch Identification (I/D), Posture/Hand Position (M), Fingering/Sticking (M), Articulation (D/M) Ensemble/Individual Performance Skills – Critical Listening (D/M), Performance/Rehearsal Reflection (D/M), Performance/Rehearsal Evaluation (D/M)
General Rehearsal Procedure –
NOTE: Assessment in concert band is based on four equally weighted areas. The specific requirements for high school bands varies slightly per quarter, but all types of assessment can be defined within the parameters of the categories below. 1. Class Attendance/Preparation/Participation Attendance: Arriving with all required materials. Preparation: Level of preparation for rehearsal. Participation: Level of engagement and participation in rehearsal. 2. Lesson Attendance/Preparation/Participation – Attendance: Arriving for the required number of lessons and arriving with all required materials. Preparation: Level of preparation for lessons. Participation: Level of engagement and participation in lessons. 3. Playing Test – Each section of the band is assigned an individual portion of one of the pieces for the closest concert. The playing test is meant to represent the most challenging music that you will be playing throughout the concert. Playing will be scored based on a given rubric. 4. Concert Attendance – Students must attend the required concert and perform with the group in order to receive a full grade.
1. Activating Activity Warm Up
1. Warm-Up Study Packets (Chromatic, B flat, and Other Necessary Keys)
2. Bach and Before Chorale Books (Multi-part class arranged chorales – Tuning)
3. Williams Valley Warm-Up Books (Individualized music, ensemble, and technique activities)
4. Treasury of Scales or Other Scale Studies (Scale and Harmonic Studies)
Concert Rehearsal – (This contains a general outline of educational contexts related to music programing. Program selection will follow the general outline provided below, but must ALSO contain concepts that allow for the development of musicianship, ensemble playing, individual playing, technique, and performance skill listed. Historical or “standard” and other works may be selected based on a curricular rotation)
HOLIDAY SELECTION CONT. 1.Historical “Standard” 2. Seasonal or Cultural Transcription 3. Seasonal or Cultural Popular Selection 4.Seasonal or Cultural Current Selection 5. March General Materials: Class Instruments
2. Introductory Activity
(Student and School Owned)
Posters and Visuals
3. Concept Activity
(Chords, Solfege, etc.)
Properly Set Stands and Chairs Reference Recordings Piano Tuners
4. Rehearsal Activity No. 1 5. Rehearsal Activity No. 2 6. Rehearsal Activity No. 3
February 28, 2016
Warm Ups – (Materials meant to break down, introduce concepts, as well as prepare for contextual concepts.)
Instructor: Keith Gromis
Musicianship: 9.1.12.A 9.1.12.B 9.1.12.C 9.1.12.G Ensemble/Individual Playing Skills: 9.1.12.A 9.1.12.B 9.1.12.C 9.1.12.G 9.1.12.K Technique: 9.1.12.A 9.1.12.B 9.1.12.C 9.1.12.G 9.1.12.K Ensemble/Individual Performance Skills: 9.1.12.A 9.1.12.B 9.1.12.C 9.1.12.E 9.1.12.F 9.1.12.G 9.2.12.A 9.2.12.B 9.2.12.L 9.3.12.A 9.3.12.B National Music Standards: 2. Performing on Instruments 3. Improving Music 4. Composing and Arranging 5. Reading and Notation Music 6. Listen/Analyze/Describe Music 7. Evaluating/Describing Music 8. Music in Other Subjects 9. Music in History and Culture
Musicianship – What musical literacy and syntax skills do I need to play given music examples and/or improvised music on my instrument?
Development / Pops Concert
Ensemble/Individual Playing Skills – What are the ensemble and individual playing skills that I need to play given music examples and/or improvised music my instrument? Technique – What are the correct techniques needed to play given music examples and/or improvised music on my instrument? How do I properly warm on my instrument in order to properly perform during rehearsal?
Quarter 3
Ensemble/Individual Performance Skills – What ensemble and performance skills do I need to play my instrument (given music examples)? How do I analyze my performance and the group’s performance to improve and/or change the sound? Historical and Cultural Context – What is the cultural and historical context of the music that is being played and how does that effect how we play? Music in Other Subjects – How does the reading and performance of music relate to other Language Arts, Math, and Scientific subjects?
Musicianship – Tone (D), Rhythm (M), Dynamics (D/M), Phrasing (D), Tempo (M), Steady Beat (M) Ensemble/Individual Playing Skills – Balance (D), Blend (I/D), Tuning (D/M), Intonation(D/M), Timing (M), Phrasing (I/D), Expression (I/D) Technique – Breathing (M), Pitch Identification (I/D), Posture/Hand Position (M), Fingering/Sticking (M), Articulation (D/M) Ensemble/Individual Performance Skills – Critical Listening (D/M), Performance/Rehearsal Reflection (D/M), Performance/Rehearsal Evaluation (D/M)
General Rehearsal Procedure –
NOTE: Assessment in concert band is based on four equally weighted areas. The specific requirements for high school bands varies slightly per quarter, but all types of assessment can be defined within the parameters of the categories below. 1. Class Attendance/Preparation/Participation Attendance: Arriving with all required materials. Preparation: Level of preparation for rehearsal. Participation: Level of engagement and participation in rehearsal. 2. Lesson Attendance/Preparation/Participation – Attendance: Arriving for the required number of lessons and arriving with all required materials. Preparation: Level of preparation for lessons. Participation: Level of engagement and participation in lessons. 3. Playing Test – Each section of the band is assigned an individual portion of one of the pieces for the closest concert. The playing test is meant to represent the most challenging music that you will be playing throughout the concert. Playing will be scored based on a given rubric. 4. Concert Attendance – Students must attend the required concert and perform with the group in order to receive a full grade.
1. Activating Activity Warm Up
1. Warm-Up Study Packets (Chromatic, B flat, and Other Necessary Keys)
2. Bach and Before Chorale Books (Multi-part class arranged chorales – Tuning)
3. Eastern York Warm-Up Books (Individualized music, ensemble, and technique activities)
4. Treasury of Scales or Other Scale Studies (Scale and Harmonic Studies)
Concert Rehearsal – (This contains a general outline of educational contexts related to music programing. Program selection will follow the general outline provided below, but must ALSO contain concepts that allow for the development of musicianship, ensemble playing, individual playing, technique, and performance skill listed. Historical or “standard” and other works may be selected based on a curricular rotation)
1. Current Composition Selection 2. Current Multi-Movement Selection 3. Broadway/Musical Selection 4. Jazz/Big Band Selection 5. Movie Selection 6. Popular “Radio” Selection General Materials: Class Instruments
2. Introductory Activity
(Student and School Owned)
Posters and Visuals
3. Concept Activity
(Chords, Solfege, etc.)
Properly Set Stands and Chairs Reference Recordings Piano Tuners
4. Rehearsal Activity No. 1 5. Rehearsal Activity No. 2 6. Rehearsal Activity No. 3
February 28, 2016
Warm Ups – (Materials meant to break down, introduce concepts, as well as prepare for contextual concepts.)
Instructor: Keith Gromis
Musicianship: 9.1.12.A 9.1.12.B 9.1.12.C 9.1.12.G Ensemble/Individual Playing Skills: 9.1.12.A 9.1.12.B 9.1.12.C 9.1.12.G 9.1.12.K Technique: 9.1.12.A 9.1.12.B 9.1.12.C 9.1.12.G 9.1.12.K Ensemble/Individual Performance Skills: 9.1.12.A 9.1.12.B 9.1.12.C 9.1.12.E 9.1.12.F 9.1.12.G 9.2.12.A 9.2.12.B 9.2.12.L 9.3.12.A 9.3.12.B National Music Standards: 2. Performing on Instruments 3. Improving Music 4. Composing and Arranging 5. Reading and Notation Music 6. Listen/Analyze/Describe Music 7. Evaluating/Describing Music 8. Music in Other Subjects 9. Music in History and Culture
Musicianship – What musical literacy and syntax skills do I need to play given music examples and/or improvised music on my instrument? Ensemble/Individual Playing Skills – What are the ensemble and individual playing skills that I need to play given music examples and/or improvised music my instrument? Technique – What are the correct techniques needed to play given music examples and/or improvised music on my instrument?
Spring Concert
How do I properly warm on my instrument in order to properly perform during rehearsal?
Quarter 4
Ensemble/Individual Performance Skills – What ensemble and performance skills do I need to play my instrument (given music examples)? How do I analyze my performance and the group’s performance to improve and/or change the sound? Historical and Cultural Context – What is the cultural and historical context of the music that is being played and how does that effect how we play? Music in Other Subjects – How does the reading and performance of music relate to other Language Arts, Math, and Scientific subjects?
Musicianship – Tone (D), Rhythm (M), Dynamics (D/M), Phrasing (D), Tempo (M), Steady Beat (M) Ensemble/Individual Playing Skills – Balance (D), Blend (I/D), Tuning (D/M), Intonation(D/M), Timing (M), Phrasing (I/D), Expression (I/D) Technique – Breathing (M), Pitch Identification (I/D), Posture/Hand Position (M), Fingering/Sticking (M), Articulation (D/M) Ensemble/Individual Performance Skills – Critical Listening (D/M), Performance/Rehearsal Reflection (D/M), Performance/Rehearsal Evaluation (D/M)
General Rehearsal Procedure –
NOTE: Assessment in concert band is based on four equally weighted areas. The specific requirements for high school bands varies slightly per quarter, but all types of assessment can be defined within the parameters of the categories below. 1. Class Attendance/Preparation/Participation Attendance: Arriving with all required materials. Preparation: Level of preparation for rehearsal. Participation: Level of engagement and participation in rehearsal. 2. Lesson Attendance/Preparation/Participation – Attendance: Arriving for the required number of lessons and arriving with all required materials. Preparation: Level of preparation for lessons. Participation: Level of engagement and participation in lessons. 3. Playing Test – Each section of the band is assigned an individual portion of one of the pieces for the closest concert. The playing test is meant to represent the most challenging music that you will be playing throughout the concert. Playing will be scored based on a given rubric. 4. Concert Attendance – Students must attend the required concert and perform with the group in order to receive a full grade.
1. Activating Activity Warm Up
1. Warm-Up Study Packets (Chromatic, B flat, and Other Necessary Keys)
2. Bach and Before Chorale Books (Multi-part class arranged chorales – Tuning)
3. Eastern York Warm-Up Books (Individualized music, ensemble, and technique activities)
4. Treasury of Scales or Other Scale Studies (Scale and Harmonic Studies)
Concert Rehearsal – (This contains a general outline of educational contexts related to music programing. Program selection will follow the general outline provided below, but must ALSO contain concepts that allow for the development of musicianship, ensemble playing, individual playing, technique, and performance skill listed. Historical or “standard” and other works may be selected based on a curricular rotation)
1.Historical “Standard” Selection 2. Transcription 3. Current Composition Selection 4. Multi-Movement Selection 5. Popular Selection 6. March General Materials: Class Instruments
2. Introductory Activity
(Student and School Owned)
Posters and Visuals
3. Concept Activity
(Chords, Solfege, etc.)
Properly Set Stands and Chairs Reference Recordings Piano Tuners
4. Rehearsal Activity No. 1 5. Rehearsal Activity No. 2 6. Rehearsal Activity No. 3
February 28, 2016
Warm Ups – (Materials meant to break down, introduce concepts, as well as prepare for contextual concepts.)
Instructor: Keith Gromis
Musicianship: 9.1.12.A 9.1.12.B 9.1.12.C 9.1.12.G Ensemble/Individual Playing Skills: 9.1.12.A 9.1.12.B 9.1.12.C 9.1.12.G 9.1.12.K Technique: 9.1.12.A 9.1.12.B 9.1.12.C 9.1.12.G 9.1.12.K Ensemble/Individual Performance Skills: 9.1.12.A 9.1.12.B 9.1.12.C 9.1.12.E 9.1.12.F 9.1.12.G 9.2.12.A 9.2.12.B 9.2.12.L 9.3.12.A 9.3.12.B National Music Standards: 2. Performing on Instruments 3. Improving Music 4. Composing and Arranging 5. Reading and Notation Music 6. Listen/Analyze/Describe Music 7. Evaluating/Describing Music 8. Music in Other Subjects 9. Music in History and Culture
