Course

20805217 Concert Band 2
Course Information
Description
Students develop instrumental technique and ensemble skills in a full concert band setting during the spring semester. Repertoire includes intermediate-level wind band literature, spanning original works and contemporary arrangements. Open to woodwind, brass, and percussion students by placement audition. Participation includes 2-3 public performances outside scheduled rehearsal time.
Total Credits
1
Course Competencies
  1. Explore advanced-level concert band repertoire of the 20th and 21st centuries
    Assessment Strategies
    Participate in ensemble rehearsals, complete individual practice assignments, perform music of an advanced level in public ensemble concerts
    Criteria
    Prepare to play before a rehearsal begins.
    Prepare to play before a performance begins.
    Participate in ensemble warm-up activities.
    Participate in ensemble tuning.
    Perform rhythms accurately as assigned.
    Perform melodies accurately as assigned.
    Perform with appropriate articulation.
    Perform with appropriate volume level to achieve ensemble balance.
    Perform with appropriate tone quality.
    Perform with correct intonation.
    Perform assigned parts with others.
    Perform solos as assigned and appropriate.
    Respond appropriately to the conductor’s verbal instructions.
    Respond appropriately to the conductor’s non-verbal conducting gestures.
    Make appropriate comments to other members of your section.
    Respond appropriately to the comments of your colleagues.
    Arrive prior to performance time

  2. Analyze aspects of concert band performance etiquette
    Assessment Strategies
    Participate in ensemble rehearsals, perform music of an intermediate level in public ensemble concerts
    Criteria
    Prepare to play before a rehearsal begins.
    Prepare to play before a performance begins.
    Participate in ensemble warm-up activities.
    Participate in ensemble tuning.
    Perform rhythms accurately as assigned.
    Perform melodies accurately as assigned.
    Perform with appropriate articulation.
    Perform with appropriate volume level to achieve ensemble balance.
    Perform with appropriate tone quality.
    Perform with correct intonation.
    Perform assigned parts with others.
    Perform solos as assigned and appropriate.
    Respond appropriately to the conductor’s verbal instructions.
    Respond appropriately to the conductor’s non-verbal conducting gestures.
    Make appropriate comments to other members of your section.
    Respond appropriately to the comments of your colleagues.
    Arrive prior to performance time

  3. Demonstrate advanced ensemble performance skills through refined technique, balance, blend, and stylistic interpretation in a concert band setting.
    Assessment Strategies
    Skill Demonstration
    Criteria
    Arrive prior to performance time