Course Title: Band 1 (Beginning Band)
INTRO TO BEGINNING BAND.doc
Course #: 1302000
Prerequisite: ---no audition/no director approval--
Year Long Course
Beginning Band Parent letter that will be sent home AFTER all evaluations
are complete and each student has been 'fitted' to an instrument:
Students will be evaluated both physically and mentally in order to find the correct band instrument for them. This is the beginning stage of the band program. In order to be eligible for the Green Cove Intermediate Band, Concert Band, Jazz Band, or for high school band students must successfully master all skills associated with the beginning band level. The teaching methods used in the band class will develop personal skills and discipline that can also be applied in the other academic areas as well as their personal life. Every event on the Band Calendar is required. Each band student is responsible for band fees that will be paid to the band program for all their yearly fees. Details will be presented at the first band parent meeting.
***NOTE: To be selected for the Beginning Band Percussion spots- a student must have had piano lessons for a few years or have taken percussion lessons from a Pro. Student will also need to take private lessons- check website for list.
Course Title: Band 2 (Intermediate Band)
Course #:1302010
Prerequisite: Audition & Director’s Written Approval
Year Long Course
Intermediate Band is a step beyond the Beginning Band program and is offered to 7th, and 8th grade students. Generally students have played in the summer band camp, and is striving to complete all beginning skills in order to qualify for the more advanced bands next year. Students must pass an audition & a grade of 90 or above in order to be placed in the advanced bands for next year. Strong parental support is welcomed at all times. The teaching methods used in the band class will develop personal skills and discipline that can also be applied in the other academic areas as well as their personal life. Every event on the Band Calendar is required. Each band student is responsible for band fees that will be paid to the band program for all their yearly fees. Parents must provide all instruments and supplies listed on the band website. Details will be presented at the first band parent meeting.
Course Title: Band 3 (Symphonic Band)
Course #:1302020
Prerequisite: Audition & Director’s Written Approval
Year Long Course
The Green Cove Symphonic Band is the representative band of the school. In order to be eligible for the high school band program, students must successfully master all skills associated with the advanced band level. Strong parental support is welcomed at all times. The teaching methods used in the band class will develop personal skills and discipline that can also be applied in the other academic areas as well as their personal life. Every event on the Band Calendar is required. Each band student is responsible for band fees that will be paid to the band program for all their yearly fees. Details will be presented at the first band parent meeting. Offered to 7th and 8th graders that has met the prerequisite.
Course Title: Chorus 1 (Beginning Chorus)
Course #:
Prerequisite: ---no audition/no director approval--
Year Long Course
The middle/junior and high school level choral programs are designed to foster the development of individual and ensemble vocal skills. The materials should sequentially develop those individual performance skills, as well as develop ensemble performance within the choral setting. The materials foster listening and analysis skills as outlined in the Sunshine State Standards for the Arts. They reflect a variety of cultures and music genres and encourage the student’s knowledge of how successful performance entails understanding the time and place wherein the music was created or composed. Materials related to the development of correct intonation, tone production, and rhythmic accuracy are also desirable. Recordings, charts, and overhead or black line masters may also improve the development of individual and ensemble performance and comprehension skills. Connections to other subjects and real life experiences outside of the school should also be included where natural, logical, and appropriate.
Course Title: Chorus 2 (Advanced Chorus)
Course #:
Prerequisite: Audition & Director’s Written Approval
Year Long Course
The Green Cove Advanced Chorus is the representative Chorus of the school. Students must successfully master all skills associated with the advanced chorus level. Strong parental support is welcomed at all times. The teaching methods used in the chorus class will develop personal skills and discipline that can also be applied in the other academic areas as well as their personal life. Every event on the Chorus Calendar is required. Each chorus student is responsible for chorus fees that will be paid to the chorus program for all their yearly fees. Details will be presented at the first chorus parent meeting. Offered to 7th and 8th graders that has met the prerequisite.
INTRO TO BEGINNING BAND.doc
Course #: 1302000
Prerequisite: ---no audition/no director approval--
Year Long Course
Beginning Band Parent letter that will be sent home AFTER all evaluations
are complete and each student has been 'fitted' to an instrument:
Students will be evaluated both physically and mentally in order to find the correct band instrument for them. This is the beginning stage of the band program. In order to be eligible for the Green Cove Intermediate Band, Concert Band, Jazz Band, or for high school band students must successfully master all skills associated with the beginning band level. The teaching methods used in the band class will develop personal skills and discipline that can also be applied in the other academic areas as well as their personal life. Every event on the Band Calendar is required. Each band student is responsible for band fees that will be paid to the band program for all their yearly fees. Details will be presented at the first band parent meeting.
***NOTE: To be selected for the Beginning Band Percussion spots- a student must have had piano lessons for a few years or have taken percussion lessons from a Pro. Student will also need to take private lessons- check website for list.
Course Title: Band 2 (Intermediate Band)
Course #:1302010
Prerequisite: Audition & Director’s Written Approval
Year Long Course
Intermediate Band is a step beyond the Beginning Band program and is offered to 7th, and 8th grade students. Generally students have played in the summer band camp, and is striving to complete all beginning skills in order to qualify for the more advanced bands next year. Students must pass an audition & a grade of 90 or above in order to be placed in the advanced bands for next year. Strong parental support is welcomed at all times. The teaching methods used in the band class will develop personal skills and discipline that can also be applied in the other academic areas as well as their personal life. Every event on the Band Calendar is required. Each band student is responsible for band fees that will be paid to the band program for all their yearly fees. Parents must provide all instruments and supplies listed on the band website. Details will be presented at the first band parent meeting.
Course Title: Band 3 (Symphonic Band)
Course #:1302020
Prerequisite: Audition & Director’s Written Approval
Year Long Course
The Green Cove Symphonic Band is the representative band of the school. In order to be eligible for the high school band program, students must successfully master all skills associated with the advanced band level. Strong parental support is welcomed at all times. The teaching methods used in the band class will develop personal skills and discipline that can also be applied in the other academic areas as well as their personal life. Every event on the Band Calendar is required. Each band student is responsible for band fees that will be paid to the band program for all their yearly fees. Details will be presented at the first band parent meeting. Offered to 7th and 8th graders that has met the prerequisite.
Course Title: Chorus 1 (Beginning Chorus)
Course #:
Prerequisite: ---no audition/no director approval--
Year Long Course
The middle/junior and high school level choral programs are designed to foster the development of individual and ensemble vocal skills. The materials should sequentially develop those individual performance skills, as well as develop ensemble performance within the choral setting. The materials foster listening and analysis skills as outlined in the Sunshine State Standards for the Arts. They reflect a variety of cultures and music genres and encourage the student’s knowledge of how successful performance entails understanding the time and place wherein the music was created or composed. Materials related to the development of correct intonation, tone production, and rhythmic accuracy are also desirable. Recordings, charts, and overhead or black line masters may also improve the development of individual and ensemble performance and comprehension skills. Connections to other subjects and real life experiences outside of the school should also be included where natural, logical, and appropriate.
Course Title: Chorus 2 (Advanced Chorus)
Course #:
Prerequisite: Audition & Director’s Written Approval
Year Long Course
The Green Cove Advanced Chorus is the representative Chorus of the school. Students must successfully master all skills associated with the advanced chorus level. Strong parental support is welcomed at all times. The teaching methods used in the chorus class will develop personal skills and discipline that can also be applied in the other academic areas as well as their personal life. Every event on the Chorus Calendar is required. Each chorus student is responsible for chorus fees that will be paid to the chorus program for all their yearly fees. Details will be presented at the first chorus parent meeting. Offered to 7th and 8th graders that has met the prerequisite.