BELLE VERNON AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT

GENERAL SYLLABUS OUTLINE

**This syllabus is subject to change**

Course Name:

Instrumental Music

Grade:

6-8

1.)

Course Description:

Students in a large group setting will prepare music covering a wide range of musical concepts.

Students will prepare music in a large group rehearsal once a day and small group practice once a week

preparing music for annual concerts.  Large group rehearsals consists of grade 6-8 and all

instrumentation, small group rehearsal, consists of same grade and live instrumentation.

2.)

Learning Standards:

9.1

Production, Performance, and Exhibition of Dance, Music, Theatre, and Visual Arts

3.)

Student Objectives:

9.1.5     Production, Performance and Exhibition of Dance, Music, Theatre, and Visual Arts

v

Know and use the elements and principles of each art form to create works in the arts

and humanities.

v

Recognize, know, use, and demonstrate a variety of appropriate arts elements and

principles to produce, review, and revise original works in the arts.

v

Know and use fundamental vocabulary within each of the arts forms.

v

Describe and use knowledge of a specific style within each art form through a performance

or exhibition of unique work.

v

Know and demonstrate how arts can communicate experiences, stories or emotions

through the production of works in the arts.

v

Identify the function and benefits of rehearsal and practice sessions.

v

Use and maintain materials, equipment and tools safety at work and performance spaces.

v

Describe arts events that take place in schools and in communities.

v

Apply traditional and contemporary technologies for producing, performing and

exhibiting works in the arts or the works of others.

v

Apply traditional and contemporary technology in furthering knowledge and understanding in

the humanities.

9.1.8     Production, Performance and Exhibition of Dance, Music, Theatre, and Visual Arts

v

Know and use the elements and principles of each art form to create works in the arts

and humanities.

v

Recognize, know, use, and demonstrate a variety of appropriate arts elements and

principles to produce, review, and revise original works in the arts.

v

Identify and use comprehensive vocabulary within each of the arts forms.

v

Demonstrate knowledge of at least two styles within each art form through performance

or exhibition of unique works.

v

Communicate a unifying theme or point of view through the production of works in the arts.

v

Explain works of others within each art form through performance or exhibition.

v

Explain the function and benefits of rehearsal and practice sessions.

v

Demonstrate and maintain materials, equipment and tools safely at work and performance

spaces.

v

Know where arts events, performances and exhibitions occur and how to gain admission.

v

Incorporate specific uses of traditional and contemporary technologies within the design

for producing, performing, and exhibiting works in the arts or the works of others.

v

Incorporate specific uses of traditional and contemporary technologies in furthering

knowledge and understanding in the humanities.

4.)

Course Text:

v  "14 Weeks to a Better Band"

v  "Yamaha 5-minute Daily Warm Up for Band"

v  Band repertoire will rotate on a 3 to 4 year scale

5.)

Major Units or Themes:  (Include the following)

v     Reintroduction of Previously Learned Skills (2 weeks)

Note Values

Dynamics

Key & Time Signature

Ensemble Playing

v     Preparation of Holiday Music (September-December)

v     Introducing and Expanding on Instrumental Music Skills (2 weeks)

More Advanced Key & Time Signatures

Wider Range of Dynamics

More Complex Rhythms

v     Preparation of Spring Concert Music (February-May)

6.)

Teaching Methods:

v     Cooperative Learning

v     Demonstration

v     Guided Practice

v     Constructivist Theory

7.)

Assessment:

v     Large Group Evaluation

v     Small Group Evaluation

v     Evaluation of Concert Performance

v     Daily Homework (Practicing Concert Music)

v     Individual Assessment When Needed