Course Description:  Emphasis is on the acquisition of basic musical skills as students learn to play a brass (trumpet or trombone) or woodwind (flute or clarinet) instrument. Band classes prepare several concert compositions that are performed for an audience. Students should anticipate some after-school practices and evening performances.

 

 

Course Description:  This class is a continuation of the skills taught in Beginning Band with further development of tone production, breath support, and music reading. Students are introduced to performance skills and techniques. They are encouraged to perform as individuals and as members of an ensemble. Students should anticipate some afterschool practices and evening performances.

 

Description:  Available for grade 8 only. Students will continue to develop their technical and artistic skills as they solve problems with their own choice of media. Students will be expected to write critical analysis of the work of others (including the masters) and their own.

 

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