Middle School Band Program

Middle School Band Program

The Beginning Band-Winds
	Course Description
		This beginning level band class develops skills on a variety of woodwind and brass instruments. The instructor will give guidance in the selection of an instrument. Simple ensemble literature will be performed in class. Performances outside of normal school hours are required as part of this course.
	Objectives
		The student will develop a working knowledge of the proper posture and technique necessary to play a wind instrument.
		The student will develop the ability to play a wind instrument from notation at the grade I level as described by the Virginia Band and Or- chestra Directors' Association (VBODA).
		The student will experience the performance of musical literature at the grade I level as described by the VBODA.
		The student will gain an understanding of the expressive concepts unique to musical performance.

Beginning Band-Percussion
	Course Description
		This beginning level band class develops skills on a variety of percussion instruments. Simple percussion ensemble literature will be studied and performed in class. Performances outside of normal school hours will be part of this course's activities.
	Objectives
		The student will develop an awareness of a variety of different percussion styles.
		The student will be able to perform from notation basic rhythms and music literature.
		The student will experience performance of basic percussion works before an audience.
		The student will develop a working knowledge of proper posture and technique for snare drum and mallet percussion instruments.

Concert Band
	Course Description
		Previous band experience is necessary to enroll in this course. Ownership or rental of instruments is required. Concert band will continue to develop skills on woodwind, brass, and percussion instruments. A variety of musical styles will be studied through the playing of band literature. Rehearsals and performances outside of normal school hours may be required as a part of this course.
	Objectives
		The student will reinforce and/or improve his/her working knowledge of the proper position and technique necessary in playing a musical instrument.
		The student will develop the ability to play a wind or percussion instrument from notation at the grade III level as described by the Virginia Band and Orchestra Directors' Association (VBODA).
		The student will experience the performance of musical literature at the Grade III level as described by the VBODA.
		The student will clearly demonstrate a practical understanding through performance of expressive musical concepts.
		The student will be able to adequately assess his/her performance of expressive musical concepts.

Symphonic Band
	Course Description
		Permission from the instructor is required to enroll in this course. Ownership or rental of instruments is required. Advanced level band offers instruction to the advanced player. In depth study of musical styles will be realized through challenging band literature. Rehearsals and performances outside of normal school hours will be required as a part of this course.
	Objectives
		The student will reinforce and/or improve his/her working knowledge of the proper position and technique necessary in playing a musical instrument.
		The student will develop the ability to play a wind or percussion instrument from notation at the grade IV level as described by the Virginia Band and Orchestra Directors' Association (VBODA).
		The student will experience the performance of musical literature at the Grade IV level as described by the VBODA.
		The student will clearly demonstrate a practical understanding through performance of expressive musical concepts. The student will be able to adequately assess his/her performance of expressive musical concepts.

	Auditions will be held during the last quarter of school or as scheduled by the instructor.

Hayfield Secondary School

7630 Telegraph Road

Alexandria, Virginia, 22315

703-924-7400 School Main Office
703-922-0465 High School Band

703-924-7448 Middle School Band

703-313-9335 Fax

Patrick Burke, High School Director of Bands

Patrick.Burke@fcps.edu

Daniel Helm, Middle School Director of Bands

Dan.Helm@fcps.edu

Hayfieldbands.com