Advanced Band

Students will:

• Enter with the skill set established in Intermediate Band.
• Understand and respond to music notation, with special attention to phrasing.
• 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.
• Identify key signatures and play the corresponding scale in selected major and minor keys.
• Develop more advanced playing techniques as appropriate to include multiple mallets, multiple tonguing, and alternate fingering/positions.
• Create rhythmic or melodic improvisations, 4-8 measures in length.
• Demonstrate learning through performances and presentations in a wide variety of styles.
• Sight Read two grade levels below concert repertoire.