EL SEGUNDO UNIFIED
EL SEGUNDO HIGH SCHOOL
COURSE OF STUDY
Course Title: Advanced
Band
Department: Applied & Fine Arts
Grade Levels: 9-12
COURSE DESCRIPTION
The purpose of this course
is to develop artistic skills and knowledge, such as creating, performing, and
producing as well as to develop critical analysis and aesthetic understanding
of music. Students will make
interdisciplinary connections and study music in a historical and cultural
context. Students will read, notate, listen to, analyze and describe music and
other oral information, using the terminology of music. All students will engage in active
performance and provide a challenging regimen at all levels. Students will be
using available technology to reinforce and enhance exploration and technical
development as well as assist students in transcribing and composing music.
Length: One year
Prerequisite for
Enrollment: Two or more years of Band
Recommendation for
Enrollment: Teacher consent
Type of Course: Elective.
College preparatory (UC/CSU), this course meets the Fine Art requirement
COURSE OUTLINE AND STANDARDS
Based
on the
Students will be able to use an array of knowledge and skills to show competency in the following areas:
1.
Communicate at a basic level in music, and
clearly show knowledge of the use of music vocabulary, materials, tools,
techniques, and methods of the music discipline. (Critical Thinking; Integration of Core Knowledge)
2.
Define and solve problems as they relate to
music with insight, reason, and technical proficiency. (Critical Thinking; Integration of Core Knowledge)
3.
Develop, present, and analyze basic works of
music from a historical, cultural, and structural perspective. This skill also incorporates the ability to
evaluate a variety of musical styles. (Critical Thinking; Integration of Core Knowledge;
Effective Communication)
4.
Be acquainted with exemplary musical works
from a variety of cultures throughout history, and develop an understanding of
the historical development of music across the arts. (Personal & Social Development;
Critical Thinking; Meaningful Integration of Core Knowledge)
5.
Mastery of the skills will enable students
to gain the knowledge necessary to form their own artistic values and opinions
for making artistic decisions. (Personal and Social Development; Critical Thinking;
Integration of Core Knowledge).
INSTRUCTIONAL METHODS
1. Daily written assignments addressing music theory, history, and composition
2. Daily warm-ups and instruction (lecture)
3. Assigned research projects
4. Learning and performing pieces of music in class, the community, and during field trips.
5. Weekly individual testing in front of the class.
EVALUATION/GRADING OF
STUDENT WORK
1. Daily Attendance and performance
2. Individual reading, writing and oral assignments
3. Attendance at performances
4.
Tests and quizzes
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS
1. Band Director’s Curriculum Resource by Connie M. Erickson.
2.
Musical pieces chosen by the instructor