Course Selection
MUSIC OTHER PHYSICAL EDUCATION SCIENCE
Band 7 [ elective , every other day ] Prerequisite / Selection Process : Band 6 or teacher permission Intended Audience : Grade 7 Major Outcomes :
• Increase understanding of tone quality , intonation / pitch , rhythm / meter , technique and interpretation .
• Expand instrumental skills playing music from many historical periods and styles .
• Learn improvisation skills . Projects / Activities : Perform in concerts and independent practice . Instructional Focus : Group instruction .
Beginning Band 8 [ elective , every day ] Intended Audience : Grade 8 students who did not take band in grade 6 or grade 7 Major Outcomes :
• Learn the beginning elements of playing a band instrument .
• Produce a characteristic tone and perform in an ensemble .
Projects / Activities : Perform in concerts and independent practice . Instructional Focus : Group instruction . Instructional Sequence : Upon completion of this course , students would enroll in grade 9 band .
Band 8 [ elective , every day ] Prerequisite / Selection Process : Band 7 or teacher permission Intended Audience : Grade 8 Major Outcomes :
• Advanced levels of skill development and musicianship .
• Focus on the finer nuances of musical performance .
Projects / Activities : Perform in concerts and independent practice . Instructional Focus : Group instruction .
Choir 6 [ elective , every other day ] Intended Audience : Grade 6 Major Outcomes :
• Learn to use singing voice correctly .
• Collaborate as an ensemble to prepare and perform music .
• Perform a variety of styles of music from different cultures and historical periods .
• Study the elements of music and gain reading and notating skills .
Projects / Activities : Perform in concerts . Instructional Focus : Group instruction .
Choir 7 [ elective , every other day ] Intended Audience : Grade 7 Major Outcomes :
• Sing and perform a variety of styles of music .
• Increase understanding of tone quality , intonation / pitch , rhythm / meter , technique and interpretation .
• Develop vocal skills and musicianship .
• Collaborate as an ensemble to prepare and perform music .
Projects / Activities : Perform in concerts and create an original composition . Instructional Focus : Group instruction .
Choir 8 [ elective , every day ] Intended Audience : Grade 8 Major Outcomes :
• Sing and perform a variety of styles of music .
• Develop vocal skills and musicianship .
• Collaborate as an ensemble to prepare and perform music .
Projects / Activities : Perform in large vocal ensembles and in small groups . Instructional Focus : Group instruction .
Orchestra 6 [ elective , every other day ] Intended Audience : Grade 6 Major Outcomes :
• Learn the beginning elements of playing an orchestra instrument .
• Produce good tone and perform in an ensemble .
Projects / Activities : Perform in concerts and independent practice . Instructional Focus : Group instruction .
Beginning Orchestra 7 [ elective , every other day ] Intended Audience : Grade 7 students who did not take orchestra in grade 6 Major Outcomes :
• Learn the beginning elements of playing an orchestra instrument .
• Produce a good tone and perform in an ensemble .
Projects / Activities : Perform in concerts and independent practice . Instructional Focus : Group instruction . Instructional Sequence : Upon completion of course , students would enroll in grade 8 orchestra .
Orchestra 7 [ elective , every other day ] Prerequisite / Selection Process : Orchestra 6 or teacher permission Intended Audience : Grade 7 Major Outcomes :
• Increase understanding of tone quality , intonation / pitch , rhythm / meter , technique and interpretation .
• Introduce to orchestra ensemble playing with an emphasis on the bow stroke and fundamentals of music .
• Learn improvisation skills . Projects / Activities : Perform in concerts , create an original composition and independent practice . Instructional Focus : Group instruction .
14 Middle School Registration Guide