Beginner Band
Band Beginner Level is designed to teach students how to play a woodwind, brass, or percussion instrument. No prior music experience or knowledge is required. Students will learn to read music, produce good tone quality, learn rhythm skills, and perform music. Students can develop skills at their own pace. Band concerts allow students to experience live performances. Students earn awards for individual outstanding skill mastery. Prerequisite (PR): None Semesters: 2 HS Credit (CR): 0
Intermediate Band 2
Band Intermediate Level is designed for students to continue developing music fundamentals on woodwind, brass, and percussion instruments introduced in the beginner level class. Students build skills at their own pace. Band literature is more advanced and promotes increased teamwork, kinesthetic development, expression, leadership, and problem-solving skills. Band concerts include music of all styles. Students earn awards for individual and ensemble mastery of skills. Prerequisite (PR): Beginner Band Semesters: 2 HS Credit (CR): 0
Advanced Band 3
Band Advanced Level is designed for students to apply sound music fundamentals on woodwind, brass, and percussion instruments to music of all styles. Students build skills at their own pace. Band literature is advanced and promotes extensive collaboration, expression, creativity, and problem-solving techniques. Students engage in multiple concerts. Students earn awards for individual and ensemble mastery of skills. Prerequisite (PR): Intermediate Band Semesters: 2 HS Credit (CR): 0
