MIDDLE SCHOOL BAND SYLLABUS 2008/09
SEPT. Method Books, Quarter 1 Scales and Rudiments Checks, Concert Music. Audition Music for 7th and 8th grade Bands.
8th Grade: Marching Music, Kiddie Parade 9/20, Applefest Parade 9/21.
OCT. Method Books, Quarter 1 Scales and Rudiments Checks,
7th&8th Gr. Auditions 10/3-10/14, Concert Music Checks 10/30 11/7.
8th Grade: Torchlight Parade 10/6, Marching Review Concert 10/13.
NOV. Method Books, Quarter 1 Scales and Rudiments Checks,
Concert Music Checks continue 10/30- 11/7, Written Concert Intros,
Solo and Ensemble Music Selections 11/10 11/18.
DEC. Method Books, Quarter 2 Scales and Rudiments Checks,
Winter Concert 12/8 @ 7:00 pm. 7th & 8th Grade bands.
Winter Concert 12/9 @ 7:00 pm. 5th & 6th Grade bands.
Solo and Ensemble Music,
Large Group Festival Concert Music: 7th & 8th Grade Bands.
Renaissance Music & New Spring Concert Music: 6th Grade
JAN. Method Books, Quarter 2 Scales and Rudiments Checks,
Solo & Ensemble Performances in Class 1/19 1/22,
Method Books, Quarter 2 Scales and Rudiments Checks,
Large Group Festival Concert Music: 7th & 8th Grade Bands.
Renaissance Music & Spring Concert Music: 6th Grade
FEB. Method Books,
M.S. & H.S. Solo & Ensemble Festivals @ Onalaska (OHS) :
M.S. Fri. 2/20 @ 4pm 9pm. H.S. Sat. 2/21 @ 8am 4pm.
Large Group Festival Concert Music: 7th & 8th Grade Bands.
Renaissance Music & Spring Concert Music : 6th Grade Band
MARCH Method Books, Large Group Festival Music Checks 3/2 - 3/10.
Renaissance Music & Spring Concert Music: 6th Grade Band,
Written Concert Intros.
APRIL Method Books, New Spring Concert Music: 7th & 8th Grade Bands,
Large Group Festival 8th Grade 4/1 @ Onalaska H.S. during school day.
Large Group Festival 7th Grade 4/2 @ Onalaska H.S. during school day.
Spring Concert Music Checks 4/29 5/7.
MAY Method Books, Spring Concert Music Checks continue 4/29 5/7,
World Tour Concert (7th Grade & MS Jazz I) 5/11, during school day.
Spring Concert 7th & 8th Grade 5/11, @ 7:00 pm
Spring Concert: 5th and 6th Grade 5/12 @7:00 pm.
Memorial Day Parade (8th Grade Band) 5/25 @ 9:00 am.
Instrument Maintenance / Inventory / Cleaning / Check Out: 6/1-6/4
JUNE End of Year Activity (7th & 8th Grade Band) - 6/8.
Solo & Ensemble Unit Requirements and Expectations
Each student in 6th, 7th, and 8th grade band is required to prepare and perform a solo or ensemble selection for performance in class. Students will work with their lesson instructor in November to choose a piece of music that is appropriately challenging. For all 7th and 8th graders and many 6th graders, this music will be chosen from the current WSMA Solo & Ensemble Music List. A note will be sent home at that time with each student containing music purchasing information. It is our expectation that each student will come to their next scheduled lesson with their solo or ensemble music so we can begin working on it ASAP. Students will also receive a S&E packet to complete which will be evaluated and contribute to their final grade for the S&E unit. Each student will then perform their solo or ensemble music in class for a grade in January. All students who receive a grade of C or higher for the in class performance of WSMA Music are then eligible to enter and are encouraged to participate in our district solo and ensemble festival in February. All 7th and 8th grade band students will be performing at Solo & Ensemble Festival in February in a Woodwind Choir, Brass Choir, or Percussion Ensemble. We also recommend that all soloists going to district festival use the services of a piano accompanist (for a small $fee). We would be happy to help you find an accompanist if need be. Students who choose to work hard on the S&E Music Unit become much better musicians very quickly. Remember, everything you do in life is more fun when you give it your best effort!
