5th Period Symphonic Band 1st 9 Weeks

Symphonic Band
5th Period

Concepts and Content	Learning Targets/Skills	Key Terminology
Tone	Review knowledge of Music Theory Principles (notes, rests, staff)	Intonation
Intonation	Review appropriate embouchure or grip	Staff
Pitch	Review rhythmic/pulse principles (steady beat, subdivision)	Ledger Lines
Rhythm	Review principles of intonation and tone and how to make appropriate adjustments in each	Clef
Pulse	Perform daily warm-up exercises which promote tone production, ensemble blend and balance.	Tempo
Articulation	Demonstrate the ability to detect note, intonation, rhythm, articulation errors in a live/recorded performance	Meter
Releases	Demonstrate the ability to start, stop, and alter tempo and dynamics at the conductor’s command	Whole Note/Rest
Balance	Perform G, C, F, Bb, Eb, Ab, and Db major scales as well as a variety of chromatic scales	Half Note/Rest
Blend	Perform Selected scales from memory, along with knowledge of applicable key signatures	Quarter Note/Rest
Instrument Maintenance	Describe and demonstrate a variety of articulations without noticeable movement on chin, jaw, or throat	Eighth Note/Rest
Notes	Perform the Level 1 and Level 2 Premier Rhythms (or equivalent)	Time Signature
	Sight-Read FBA Grade 1 or similar music	Bar Line
	Perform a Variety of Repertoire at FBA Grade 1 or 2 Level	Measure Parts of Instrument Pitch Embouchure Tone Fingering Chart Articulation Ensemble Phrasing Blend Melody