PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE
The Concert Band and Percussion Ensemble are designed to educate students about proper instrumental technique and performance. As part of the ensemble, students learn proper playing and breathing technique, tone production, basic music-reading skills, intonation, blending, and interpretation. As a wide variety of repertoire is studied, students are exposed to both traditional and contemporary musical styles. The ensemble performs at various school, community, and state events throughout the year and has received “A” ratings at both the state and national level.
OBJECTIVES
Students will:
1. be able to play in unison and harmony, using proper instrumental technique.
2. be able to read basic melodic, harmonic, and rhythmic notation.
3. develop their listening and problem-solving skills as they work together in a group setting.
4. learn how to listen and to blend tones with proper phrasing and dynamics.
5. be able to identify and follow basic conducting patterns and cues.
6. understand the effect of a healthy lifestyle on one’s musical abilities.
7. develop a sense of respect for self and others, as well as a sense of civic responsibility.
8. understand how to interpret and perform music with improved techniques.
Students will:
1. be able to play in unison and harmony, using proper instrumental technique.
2. be able to read basic melodic, harmonic, and rhythmic notation.
3. develop their listening and problem-solving skills as they work together in a group setting.
4. learn how to listen and to blend tones with proper phrasing and dynamics.
5. be able to identify and follow basic conducting patterns and cues.
6. understand the effect of a healthy lifestyle on one’s musical abilities.
7. develop a sense of respect for self and others, as well as a sense of civic responsibility.
8. understand how to interpret and perform music with improved techniques.