Advanced Band

<p>Students will:</p>
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<li>Enter with the skill set established in Intermediate Band.</li>
<li>Understand and respond to music notation, with special attention to phrasing.</li>
<li>Develop the skill to play a range of two octaves and a variety of rudiments (percussion), demonstrate these skills with sensitivity to blend and balance as a member of the ensemble.</li>
<li>Identify key signatures and play the corresponding scale in selected major and minor keys.</li>
<li>Develop more advanced playing techniques as appropriate to include multiple mallets, multiple tonguing, and alternate fingering/positions.</li>
<li>Create rhythmic or melodic improvisations, 4-8 measures in length.</li>
<li>Demonstrate learning through performances and presentations in a wide variety of styles.</li>
<li>Sight Read two grade levels below concert repertoire.</li>
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