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Band Course Descriptions
- 2005-06
Note:
For all band classes, students must provide their own instruments or
may use available school instruments under the WCSD instrument loan
plan. Students studying percussion are required to procure a practice
set that includes a practice pad and a set of bells. Students are required
to purchase the prescribed band and/or percussion method books.
Beginning Band: A 6th/7th or 7th/8th grade class offering 6th
grade students or students who may not have chosen band in 6th grade
an opportunity to experience instrumental music. This class is limited
to woodwind and brass instruments and in some cases percussion. Prerequisite:
None.
Intermediate Band: A 7th grade instrumental technique class
focusing on the continued development of performance skills on brass,
woodwind and percussion instruments. This class also provides an ideal
opportunity to learn a new instrument. Prerequisite: Must have successfully
completed Beginning Band or have the approval of Mr. Neidhold.
Advanced Band: An 8th grade advanced ensemble/instrumental
technique class balancing the development of performance skills on woodwind,
brass and percussion instruments with a focus on concert repertoire.
Prerequisite: Must have successfully completed Intermediate Band or
have teacher approval.
Jammin' Rams (Advisory/7:30 am): An 8th grade advanced ensemble/instrumental
technique class for a limited number of players of saxophone, trumpet,
trombone and ‚ rhythm section‚ instruments. Repertoire includes
traditional and contemporary jazz literature. This group performs independent
of, as well as in conjunction with the Advanced Band. Prerequisite:
Teacher approval/all students must also be enrolled in a commensurate
concert ensemble.
Orchestra
Note: For all orchestra classes, students must provide their own instruments,
or may use available school instruments under the WCSD instrument loan
plan. Students are required to purchase the prescribed orchestra method
books.
Beginning Orchestra: A 6th/7th or 7th/8th grade class offering
students in the 6th grade or students who may not have chosen orchestra
in 6th grade an opportunity to experience instrumental music. This class
is limited to violin, viola, cello, and bass. Prerequisite: None.
Intermediate Orchestra: A 7th grade instrumental technique
class focusing on the continued development of performance skills on
orchestral string instruments. This class also provides an ideal opportunity
to learn a new instrument. Prerequisite: Must have successfully completed
6th grade orchestra or have the approval of Mr. Sonnemaker.
Advanced Orchestra: An 8th grade advanced ensemble/instrumental
technique class balancing the development of performance skills on orchestral
string instruments with a focus on concert repertoire. Prerequisite:
Must have successfully completed Intermediate Orchestra or have Mr.
Neidhold’s approval.
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