BAND SYLLABUS FOR ALL WLC CONCERT BANDS
Wind Ensemble94310/94311 Wind Ensemble A/B
Grades: 9-12 1.0 credit Homework: Medium COURSE NOTE: Director’s Approval Required This course is designed for students to learn music through performance in band. Prior experience is necessary. Students will perform concerts throughout the year and all performances are mandatory. Additionally students will learn to perform as a member of a team. This course is considered the advanced level of concert bands at the high schools. Symphony Band94250/94251 Symphony Band A/B
Grades: 10-12 1.0 credit Homework: Medium COURSE NOTE: Director’s Approval. At CENTRAL this course is not open to freshmen unless concert band will not fit in the student’s schedule. This course is designed for students to learn music through performance in band. Prior experience is necessary. Students will perform concerts throughout the year and all performances are mandatory. Additionally students will learn to perform as a member of a team. This course is considered the intermediate level of concert bands at the high schools. Concert Band94110/94111 Concert Band A/B
Grades: 9-12 1.0 credit Homework: Medium COURSE NOTE: Director’s Approval. At CENTRAL this course is typically for Freshman only. This course is designed for students to learn music through performance in band. Prior experience is necessary. Students will perform concerts throughout the year and all performances are mandatory. Additionally students will learn to perform as a member of a team. This course is considered the beginning level of concert bands at the high schools. There are minimal costs involved with this course. Jazz Band |
SMART MUSIC
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SOLO & ENSEMBLE FESTIVAL
The MSBOA (Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association) sponsors an annual "festival" in which students can choose to play in either a solo or ensemble performance. Students are responsible for selecting, securing, and practicing their own music on their own time.
SOLO & ENSEMBLE FESTIVAL 2015 January 16 & 17, 2015 Hartland HS APPLICATIONS ARE DUE OCTOBER 20, 2014 SCORING:Each student or group of students is evaluated by one judge and rated on a scale of 1 to 5 with 1 being the highest rating possible. Students or groups that earn a rating of 1 (or "Superior") are qualified for State Solo & Ensemble Festival which is held in March. The basic structure of State Solo & Ensemble Festival is the same as District. Soloists in grades 10 through 12 must perform Proficiency Exams which include scales and sight reading. Participating students that earn a rating of 1 or 2 at District or State Festivals are eligible to purchase medals. Concert Band and Orchestra UniformsIf you have any questions about Band and Orchestra uniforms, please contact Terri Jenkins-Bryce, Concert Attire Coordinator, at tajenkins@att.net
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Walled Lake Central Music Boosters ~ P.O. Box 795 Walled Lake MI 48390 ~ goband@wlcbands.com
Walled Lake Central High School ~ 1600 Oakley Park Road ~ Walled Lake, Michigan 48390 ~ Phone: (248) 956-4700 ~ Davidrogers@wlcsd.org
Walled Lake Central High School ~ 1600 Oakley Park Road ~ Walled Lake, Michigan 48390 ~ Phone: (248) 956-4700 ~ Davidrogers@wlcsd.org
