Middle School Curriculum Posts

Grade 6 Band Ensemble Grade 6 Band Ensemble provides instruction for beginning level band students in Grade 6. Students receive group instrumental instruction in a performance-based ensemble setting while focusing on the beginning development of instrumental tone, technique and musicianship. The formation of good playing habits and strong fundamental playing techniques is at the heart of all instruction for this course, but additionally significant time will be devoted to acquiring appropriate ensemble skills for performance and listening. In addition to performing, the class provides opportunities for learning in listening, music theory and beginning experiences in creating and improvising music. Students will experience a diverse musical repertoire including both band repertoire and technical studies. Technology is used to further musical learning and in addition to web-based technology, specialized music applications like SmartMusic are an important aspect of students’ experience and learning in band. The Grade 6 Band Ensemble performs at the end of semester concerts.

Grade 6 Advanced Band  Grade 6 Advanced Band provides instruction for advanced level band students in Grade 6. Students receive group instrumental instruction in a performance-based ensemble setting while focusing on the ongoing development of instrumental tone, technique and musicianship. Since for many of the students this experience will be one of their first major involvements working as a member of a large ensemble, significant time will be devoted to acquiring appropriate ensemble skills for performance and listening. In addition to performing, the class provides opportunities for learning in listening, music theory and beginning experiences in creating and improvising music. Students will experience a diverse musical repertoire including both band repertoire and technical studies. Technology is used to further musical learning and in addition to web-based technology, specialized music applications like SmartMusic, Musition and Sibelius are an important aspect of students’ experience and learning in band. The Grade 6 Advanced Band performs at the end of semester concerts.