District 11 Division of Operations & Instruction
Performing Arts

Beginning Band 1
Course Number: MU.BEGB1

Overview
This is a Level I high school instrumental music class. Students need little to no playing experience to enroll in this class. Students who enroll in band must enroll for two semesters. All band members participate in marching band and, according to the results of auditions, could become members of either Instrumental Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble, Concert Band, or Intermediate Percussion.
Prerequisite: None
Course Length: 2 Quarters 

Grade Level: 9 - 12  Credit per Semester: 1
Additional Credit Information: Credit per Semester: 1.0 (Humanities or Elective
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Enduring Understandings - important ideas that students should carry with them years beyond the instruction received this year.
  • Basic knowledge of and ability to play an instrument.
  • Basic knowledge of and ability to perform on an instrument.
  • Basic knowledge of and ability to perform with others.
  • Ability to read Level I musical notation.

Essential Questions - most important “big picture” questions students should be able to answer after completing learning activities.

  • How does your instrument work? 
  • How do you learn to perform on your instrument?
  • How do you improve your performing?
  • How do you read music?

Sample Units

District 11 Diamond Units/Lessons Overview - includes information about the purpose, goals and structure of these sample instructional units:





 






 


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