Mr. Young is Director of Bands at LCHS.

 

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performance groups and upcoming events.

 

 

 

 

Band Course Syllabus

 

 

COURSE TITLE:

Performance Ensemble I (Grades 9-12)

PREREQUISITE:

DESCRIPTION:

This class requires a recommendation and/or audition by the band director. The

student will continue the in-depth study of the basic fundamentals of music to

include the areas of symbolism, notation, reading, rhythmic and melodic drill,

theory and music theory. The band is performance oriented and will be involved

in concert appearances and Virginia Music Educators Association events. As a

co-curricular ensemble, performances and rehearsals outside regular school hours

are a requirement.

MAIN TOPICS:

Tone production

Fundamentals of technique

Fundamentals of theory

Repertoire

Care and maintenance of equipment

Aesthetic growth and development

Interdisciplinary understanding

CREDIT INFO:

A fine or practical arts course is any state-approved course, grades 9-12, in art,

music, drama, or vocational education.

COURSE TITLE:

Performance Ensemble II (Grades 9-12)

PREREQUISITE:

DESCRIPTION:

This class requires a recommendation and/or audition by the band director.

Musicianship requirements will include advanced knowledge of scale

fundamentals, interpretation skills, good tone production and advanced

instrumental techniques. Students will be expected to expand their skills and

knowledge of instrumental techniques, tone production, musical interpretation,

and ensemble/solo performance. This ensemble is performance oriented and will

be active in concert appearances, county events, and Virginia Music Educators

Association events. As a co-curricular ensemble, performances and rehearsals

outside regular school hours are a requirement.

MAIN TOPICS:

Tone production

Fundamentals of technique

Fundamentals of theory

Repertoire

Care and maintenance of equipment

Aesthetic growth and development

Interdisciplinary understanding

CREDIT INFO:

A fine or practical arts course is any state-approved course, grades 9-12, in art,

music, drama, or vocational education.

One credit is needed to graduate.

COURSE TITLE:

Jazz Ensemble (Grades 9-12)

PREREQUISITE:

DESCRIPTION:

This class requires a recommendation and/or audition by the band director. The

student will study the basic fundamentals of jazz to include the areas of

interpretation, improvisation, reading, theory, and other techniques idiomatic of

jazz performance. The Jazz Ensemble is performance oriented and will be

involved in concert appearances at the discretion of the director. As a cocurricular

ensemble, performances and rehearsals outside regular school hours

are a requirement.

MAIN TOPICS:

Tone production

Fundamentals of technique

Fundamentals of theory

Repertoire

Care and maintenance of equipment

Aesthetic growth and development

Interdisciplinary understanding

CREDIT INFO:

A fine or practical arts course is any state-approved course, grades 9-12, in art,