DON JUAN AVILA MIDDLE SCHOOL

This course is designed for continuing fifth grade students or students with limited band experience. Basic note reading, rhythm, and playing positions are

 

This course is designed for the continuing fifth grade students or students with limited orchestra experience. Students will be taught the fundamentals of music including rhythms, note names, musical terms, tone quality, bow control, and artistic interpretation.

This course is designed for students who have mastered the basic music skills and concepts presented in Band 6 and wish to continue to develop greater musical understanding and mastery of their instrument. Music of increasing difficulty will be presented with instruction designed to increase the range, flexibility, endurance, tone quality, and musical interpretation. Participation and attendance at all extra rehearsals and performances are required.

 

This course is designed for students who have mastered the music skill and concepts presented in the Intermediate Band and wish to develop advanced musical understanding and mastery of their instrument. Students will be challenged by the performance of advanced middle school music requiring more sophisticated understanding of the rhythms, key signatures, and musical terminology. Participation and attendance at all extra rehearsals and performances are required.

This course is designed for students who have mastered the basic music skills and concepts presented in Orchestra 6 and wish to continue to develop greater musical understanding and mastery of their instrument. Music of increasing difficulty will be presented with instruction designed to increase the range, flexibility, endurance, tone quality, and musical interpretation. Participation and attendance at all extra rehearsals & performances are required.

 

The course is designed for students who have mastered the intermediate music skills and concepts presented in Intermediate Orchestra and wish to continue to develop greater musical understanding and mastery of their instruments. Music of increasing difficulty will be presented with instruction designed to increase the tone quality, technical facility, and artistic interpretation of the student. Participation and attendance at all extra rehearsals & performances are required.