District 11 Division of Operations & Instruction
Performing Arts

Middle School Symphonic Band 1: Overview
Course Number: MUM.SYMB1

Overview
Symphonic band provides the opportunity to develop an understanding and appreciation of band music through performance. This band performs for school and community events throughout the year and may also participate in the state music contest. Teaching will be focused on large ensemble performance as well as individual improvement in such areas as tone quality, range of playing, technical proficiency and rhythmic accuracy. Students are expected to participate in all scheduled performances as part of the requirements for the course. RECOMMENDED: Four quarters.
Prerequisite: None
Course Length: 1   Period Length: 1   Grade Level:  6-8   Credit per Semester: 0

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Standards

Enduring Understandings - important ideas that students should carry with them years beyond the instruction received this year.

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

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Sample Units

Unit 1
 

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