D11-DOI-Wind Ensemble 1, Level IV

District 11 Division of Operations & Instruction
Performing Arts

Wind Ensemble 1
Course Number: MU.WINDEN1

Overview
Wind Ensemble provides the opportunity to develop an understanding and appreciation of music through performance. This band performs for school and community events throughout the year. They also participate at various music contests. Students selected for Wind Ensemble show an above-average understanding of their instrument and display a high level of musical sophistication through their performance. Attendance at scheduled performances is required and is considered part of the student's grade.
Prerequisite: Instructor's approval
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.

Knowledge of and ability to perform music at Level IV or beyond.
Fluent use of expressive elements in a performance.
Ability to fluently read and write complex musical notation.
Ability to compare and contrast different musical structures.
Ability to identify and understand the characteristics of a quality performance.

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

How do we determine what needs to be improved in a performance?
How do we perform at our highest capability?
How do we improve the use of expressive elements?
How do we master music reading and writing?
How do we analyze music?
What are the characteristics of a quality performance?

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