Band Grade 6/Beginning Grade 7 Level I · 2019. 10. 2. · Band Grade 6/Beginning Grade 7 Level I The Loudoun County Schools provide opportunities for any interested students to study

Band Grade 6/Beginning Grade 7 Level I

The Loudoun County Schools provide opportunities for any interested students to study instruments of the band. Students may study the basic woodwind, brass, and percussion instruments in like-instrument classes.

The following proficiency levels are prescribed as goals to be met by the band student with an average of 105 minutes of instruction per week. Classes meet regularly on an alternating day schedule.

Category Minimum Standard Virginia

Standard of Learning

Tone Production The Wind Instrumentalist will:

Demonstrate the ability to produce an acceptable tone quality on a sustained tone throughout the required range of the instrument.

MIB.11.4

Demonstrate the use of an acceptable embouchure while playing. MIB.10.5

Demonstrate the standard body posture for playing while seated. MIB.10.4

Demonstrate the standard way to hold the instrument while at rest and while playing.

MIB.10.4

The Percussion Instrumentalist will:

Demonstrate the standard technique for producing a good quality tone on all standard percussion instruments.

MIB.11.6

Demonstrate the acceptable position of holding sticks/mallets for standard percussion instruments.

MIB.10.6

Demonstrate the standard body posture for playing while standing. MIB.10.4 Fundamentals Of Technique

The Band Student will:

Demonstrate the ability to sight-read a simple line of music, both rhythmically and melodically, utilizing the following procedures: 1. Count the musical line.2. Count and clap the musical line.3. Count and finger/position the musical line.4. Count, sing, and finger/position the musical line.5. Play the musical line.6. Analyze mistakes and make corrections.7. Play the musical line having made necessary corrections.

MIB.18

Demonstrate the ability to play independently a simple harmonic and/or rhythmic part in an ensemble setting while blending instrumental timbres, matching dynamic levels, responding to basic conducting gestures, and maintaining a constant tempo.

MIB.12.4 MIB.18

Demonstrate the ability to understand the mathematical relationships between the lengths of notes (i.e. wholes, halves, quarters, etc.).

MIB.2

Demonstrate the ability to play from memory at least three common major scales ascending and descending one octave at a moderate tempo.

MIB.6

Demonstrate the difference between normal and accented articulations.

MIB.14

Demonstrate the ability to hear a pitch and sing it. MIB.1.2

Demonstrate to sing a simple line of music. MIB.1.2

The Wind Instrumentalist will:

Demonstrate the ability to sustain a tone in the middle of the prescribed range of the instrument as listed on Chart No. 1 for ten seconds (flute and tuba, five seconds).

MIB.11.3

Demonstrate the ability to play a simple musical line utilizing appropriate phrasing techniques (i.e. breath marks, longest note, two or four measures, phrase line, character of the phrase).

MIB.14

Demonstrate the ability to play slurred passages correctly, as noted in the method book, with the following exceptions: 1. The trombone student must tongue on all non-lip slurs.2. The brass student should begin lip slurs.

MIB.11.4

Demonstrate the standard release of a tone without using the tongue.


Consistently demonstrate correct hand positions for all standard percussion instruments.

MIB.11.6

Demonstrate the ability to perform classroom exercises and appropriate rudiments using alternate sticking.

MIB.11.6

Demonstrate the ability to perform, while counting aloud, exercises that include various rhythm patterns, flams, ruffs, concert rolls, long rolls, and 5-, 7-, 9-, 13-, and 17-stroke rolls. Rudiments should be performed in the style of open-close- open.

MIB.11.6

Fundamentals of Music Theory The Band Student will:

Demonstrate the ability to count aloud and accurately play simple rhythms and melodies.

MIB.2

Demonstrate the ability to recognize and name all notes in the Level I playing range of the instrument.

MIB.1

Demonstrate the ability to use correctly in performance common symbols and terminology employed in Level I band methods and materials.

MIB.9

Demonstrate the ability to incorporate in performance, music terminology employed in Level I music method materials.

MIB.9

Demonstrate the ability to distinguish between a diatonic scale and a chromatic scale.

MIB.6, MIB.3

Demonstrate the ability to compose eight measures for his/her instrument using a variety of pitches, rhythms, and dynamics with no two measures being identical.

MIB.2

Demonstrate the ability to recognize conducting patterns in meters of 2, 3, and 4.

MIB.12.4

Perform simple rhythmic and melodic examples in call and response styles.

MIB.2

Embellish four to eight measures of a folk song by creating rhythmic and melodic variations.

MIB.16

Repertoire The Band Student will:

Demonstrate the ability to play an assigned part in a full band or an ensemble piece in Grade I literature representing a wide variety of styles.

MIB.19

Demonstrate the ability to play a Grade I solo from a wide variety of styles.

MIB.19

Demonstrate the ability to play band method exercises in review.

Care and Maintenance of

Equipment The Band Student will:

Demonstrate the standard technique of assembling, disassembling, and adjusting the instrument for playing and storage.

MIB.10.3

Identify the instrument with name tags prominently displayed outside and inside the instrument case.

MIB.10.3

Identify the parts of the instrument. MIB.10.2


Demonstrate the standard technique of cleaning the mouthpiece and instrument.

MIB.10.3

Aesthetic Growth and Development


Demonstrate a positive attitude toward music and self- development through:

1. Regular attendance with music and instrument.2. Regular practice.3. Completion of assignments.4. Attention and active participation in class.5. Persistence in overcoming musical problems.6. Participation in extra-school musical activities.7. Demonstrate concert etiquette as a performer and listener.

MIB.17

Listen, analyze, and evaluate musical performances and compositions from different cultures, styles, composers and historical periods.

MIB.20

Inter-disciplinary Understanding The Band Student will:

Demonstrate the ability to relate the titled themes in his/her method book or music being studied to geography, culture, and/or history.

MIB.19

Identify career options in music. MIB.19.4

Band - Grade 7 Level II

The Loudoun County Schools provide instrumental instruction in like-instrument classes of woodwind, brass, and percussion.

Prerequisite to membership in this program is Level I or equivalent study and experience. Level II is a continuation of basic fundamentals with more emphasis toward ensemble experiences. The literature played on this level is selected on the basis of the performing ability of the student members.

The following proficiency levels are prescribed as goals to be met by the band student with an average of 105 minutes of instruction per week. Classes meet regularly on an alternating day schedule.



Tone Production The Wind Instrumentalist will:


MII.10.2

Demonstrate the use of an acceptable embouchure while playing. MII.9.4

Demonstrate the standard body posture for playing while seated. MII.9.2


MII.9.2



MII.9.5

Demonstrate the acceptable position of holding sticks/mallets for standard percussion instruments.

MII.9.5

Demonstrate the standard body posture for playing while standing. MII.9.2Fundamentals of Technique The Band Student will:

Demonstrate the ability to sight-read and play a simple line of music, both rhythmically and melodically, utilizing the following procedures:

1. Count the musical line.2. Count and clap the musical line.3. Count and finger/position the musical line.4. Count, sing, and finger/position the musical line.5. Play the musical line.6. Analyze mistakes and make corrections.7. Play the musical line having made necessary corrections.

MII.17

Demonstrate the ability to play independently a simple harmonic and\or rhythmic part in an ensemble setting while maintaining a steady tempo.

MII.2

Demonstrate the ability to understand the mathematical relationships between the lengths of notes (i.e. wholes, halves, quarters, etc.)

MII.2

Demonstrate the ability to play from memory at least five major scales in concert C, F, Bb, Eb, and Ab, ascending and descending.

MII.5

Demonstrate the ability to play descending one octave (two octavesif possible), and a chromatic scale using the prescribed range found in the District XVI Study Guide at a moderate tempo.

Demonstrate the difference between normal, accented, legato, staccato, and marcato articulations as determined by notation and musical style.

MII.13

Demonstrate the ability to hear a pitch and sing it. MII.1.2

Demonstrate to sing a simple line of music. MII.1.2


Demonstrate the ability to sustain a tone in the middle of the prescribed range of the instrument as listed on Chart No. 2 for fifteen seconds (flute and tuba, ten seconds).

MII.10.2

Demonstrate the ability to play a simple musical line utilizing appropriate phrasing techniques (i.e. breath marks, longest note, two or four measures, phrase line, character of the phrase).

MII.13

Demonstrate the ability to play slurred passages correctly, as noted in the method book, with the following exceptions:

1. The trombone student must tongue on all non-lip slurs.2. The brass student should continue work on slurs utilizing theovertone series.

MII.10.3

Demonstrate the standard release of a tone without using the tongue.

Demonstrate the ability to tune the instrument, within acceptable limits, by listening to a pitch, singing it, and matching it on the instrument. Students should be given instruction on the use of tuning devices as one reference for proper intonation. Students should be aware of the basic inherent pitch problems with their particular instrument.

MII.10.1MII.9.3


Consistently demonstrate correct hand positions for all standard percussion instruments.

MII.9.5

Demonstrate the ability to correctly perform the rudiments listed in the District XVI Audition Study Guide. Students should being learning basic patterns leading to the performance of the remaining N.A.R.D standard 26 rudiments.

MII.10.5

Demonstrate the ability to perform classroom exercises and appropriate rudiments using alternate sticking patterns.

MII.10.5

Demonstrate the ability to perform, while counting aloud, parts or exercises that include various rhythm patterns, rolls and rudiments on all standard percussion instruments.

MII.10.5MII.17

Demonstrate the ability to hear a pitch, sing it and tune timpani, within acceptable limits to that given pitch.

MII.10.1MII.1.2



MII.2

Demonstrate the ability to recognize and name all notes in the Level II playing range of the instrument.

MII.1

Demonstrate the ability to use correctly in performance common symbols and terminology used in Level II band methods and materials.

MII.8

Demonstrate the ability to incorporate in performance, music terminology employed in Level II band methods and materials.

MII.8

Demonstrate the ability to recognize aurally the difference in sound between major and minor tonalities.

MII.5

Demonstrate the ability to distinguish between half-steps, whole steps, unisons, and octaves.

MIB.3

Demonstrate the ability to compose eight measures for his/her instrument using correct key signatures, time signatures, rhythms, dynamic markings and covering at least one octave.

MII.7

Demonstrate the ability to recognize conducting patterns in meters of 2, 3, 4, and 6.

MII.11.4

Perform simple rhythmic and melodic examples in call and response styles.

MII.2

Will embellish four to eight measures of a folk song by creating rhythmic and melodic variations.

MII.15

Demonstrate the relationship between concert pitch and/or written pitch for the instrument.

MII.1

Demonstrate the ability to recognize and name the written major key signatures of C, F, Bb, Eb, Ab, and G.

MII.4


Demonstrate the ability to recognize and call by name all notes of both treble and bass clefs.

MII.1

Repertoire The Band Student will:

Demonstrate the ability to play an assigned part in a full band or an ensemble piece in Grade II literature representing a wide variety of styles and which includes the blending of instrumental timbres, matching dynamic levels, responding to basic conducting gestures and maintaining a constant tempo.

MII.11MII.12

Demonstrate the ability to play a Grade I-II solo representing a wide variety of styles.

MII.10

Demonstrate the ability to play ten simple melodies. MII.10

Care and Maintenance

of Equipment The Band Student will:


MII.9.1


MII.9.1

Identify the standard parts of the instrument. MII.9.1



MII.9.1



Demonstrate a positive attitude toward music and self- development through:

1. Regular attendance with music and instrument.2. Regular practice.3. Completion of assignments.4. Attention and active participation in class.5. Persistence in overcoming musical problems.6. Use of self-discipline in an ensemble setting.7. Participation in extra-school musical activities.8. Demonstrate appropriate concert etiquette as a performerand listener.

MII.16

Listen, analyze, and evaluate musical performances and compositions from different cultures, styles, composers, and historical periods.

MII.19.1

Express value judgments about the music being studied through personal opinions incorporating musical terms and ideas.

MII.19

Inter- disciplinary

UnderstandingThe Band Student will:

Demonstrate the ability to relate the music being studied to social studies and language arts.

MII.18

Identify career options in music. MII.18.5

Demonstrate the ability to describe distinguishing characteristics of the cultures and/or time periods of the music being studied.

MII.19.1

Demonstrate the ability to recognize expressive elements in music as they relate to other arts (painting, drama, dance, etc.).

MII.18.6

Band - Grade 8 Level III

Prerequisite to membership in this program is Level II or equivalent study and experience. Level III offers students the opportunity to perform literature requiring more advanced instrumental skills. The literature selected will be representative of a wide and diversified spectrum of band repertoire.

The following proficiency levels are prescribed as goals to be met by the band student with an average of 225 minutes of instruction per week. Classes meet regularly on an A/B Block schedule.



Tone Production The Band Student will:

Consistently demonstrate the standard body posture for playing. MIAD.9.2



MIAD.10

Demonstrate the use of an acceptable embouchure while playing the required registers.

MIAD.10.3


MIAD.9.2



MIAD.10.5

Demonstrate the acceptable position of holding sticks/mallets for all standard percussion instruments.

MIAD.9.2

Fundamentals of Technique The Band Student will:

Demonstrate the ability to sight read and play a syncopated music line at a moderate tempo.

MIAD.14

Demonstrate the ability to sight-read various band literature graded I-III.

MIAD.12

Demonstrate the ability to sight-read a musical line in 6/8 meter, in both 2 and 6 beats per measure.

MIAD.3.1

Demonstrate the ability to understand the mathematical relationships between the lengths of notes (i.e. wholes, halves, quarters, etc.).

MIAD.1

Demonstrate the ability to play from memory the designated chromatic scale for the instrument and at least seven major scales in concert C, F, Bb, Eb, Ab, Db, and G ascending and descending. All scales should be played in various articulations.

MIAD.5

Demonstrate the difference in a variety of articulations as determined by notation and musical style.

MIAD.13

Demonstrate the ability to recognize conducting patterns and gestures in meters of 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6.

MIAD.11.3

Demonstrate the ability to play rehearsal literature utilizing appropriate phrasing techniques and tempo changes.

MIAD.13

Demonstrate the ability to play literature in cut time (2/2) meter. MIAD.3

Demonstrate the ability to play in minor keys and understand the scale relationship.

MIAD.4

Demonstrate the ability to hear and sing various pitches and tune their instrument to these pitches. Demonstrate the ability to make adjustments while playing in intonation for various problem areas inherent to the particular instrument.

MIAD.9.3


Demonstrate the ability to play slurred passages correctly, as notated in band literature.

1. Brass students should demonstrate the ability to perform,with moderate facility, a three-note lip slur beginning onConcert Bb (second note above fundamental) ascending anddescending.2. Trombone students should demonstrate an understanding ofboth natural slurs and legato-tongued unnatural slurs. (Natural slur-slide moves out while pitch ascending or slide moves in and pitchdescends. Unnatural slurs-slide moves out and pitch descends orslide moves in and pitch ascends.)

MIAD.13 MIAD.1

Demonstrate the ability to tune the instrument, within acceptable limits, by listening to a pitch, singing it, and matching it on the instrument. Students should be aware of the basic inherent pitch problems with their particular instrument.

MIAD.3

Demonstrate the ability to single tongue sixteenth notes on selected pitches at MM = 90.

MIAD.12

Demonstrate the ability to use alternate fingerings or slide positions when applicable.

MIAD.10

Demonstrate the ability to read and use a standard fingering and/or trill chart for the instrument.

Demonstrate the ability to perform trills and grace notes on the instrument.

MIAD.11

The Percussion Instrumentalist will: Demonstrate the ability to correctly perform the rudiments listed in the N.A.R.D. Standard 26 Rudiments in open-close-open style.

MIAD.10.5

Demonstrate the ability to perform sustained, single stroke rolls on all instruments. MIAD.10 Demonstrate the ability to perform, while counting aloud, parts or exercises that include

various rhythm patterns, rolls and rudiments on all standard percussion instruments. MIAD.10

Demonstrate the ability to hear a pitch, sing it and tune timpani, within acceptable limits to that given pitch.

MIAD.9.5



MIAD.2

Demonstrate the ability to recognize and name all notes in the Level II playing range of the instrument.

MIAD.1

Demonstrate the ability to use correctly in performance common symbols used in Level II band methods and materials.

MIAD.1

Demonstrate the ability to incorporate in performance, music terminology employed in Level II band methods and materials.

MIAD.12

Demonstrate the relationship between concert pitch and/or written pitch for the instrument.

Demonstrate the ability to distinguish between half-steps, whole steps, unisons, and octaves.

MIAD.5

Demonstrate the ability to compose eight measure for his/her instrument using correct key signatures, time signatures, rhythms, dynamic markings and covering at least one octave.

MIAD.7

Demonstrate the ability to recognize and name the written major key signatures of C, F, Bb, Eb, Ab, Db, and G. MIAD.4

Demonstrate the ability to recognize aurally the difference in sound between major and minor tonalities.

MIAD.4 MIAD.5

Demonstrate the ability to sing a part while other students sing or play contrasting parts.

MIAD.1.2

Will embellish four to eight measures of a folk song by creating rhythmic and melodic variations.

MIAD.15

The Percussionist Instrumentalist will:

Demonstrate the ability to recognize and call by name all notes of both treble and bass clefs.

MIAD.1

Repertoire The Band Student will: Demonstrate the ability to perform an assigned part in a full band or an ensemble in a variety of literature including Grade III literature representing a wide variety of styles and which includes the blending of instrumental timbres, matching dynamic levels, responding to basic conducting gestures and maintaining a constant tempo.

MIAD.11

Demonstrate the ability to play a Grade II-III solo.

Care and Maintenance

of EquipmentThe Band Student will:


MIAD.9


MIAD.9

Identify and repair minor problems of the instrument being studied. MIAD.9



MIAD.9



Demonstrate a positive attitude toward music and self-development through:

1. Regular attendance with music and instrument2. Regular practice.3. Completion of assignments.4. Attention and active participation in class.5. Persistence in overcoming musical problems.6. Use of self-discipline in an ensemble setting.7. Participation in extra-school musical activities.8. Demonstrate appropriate concert etiquette as a performer andlistener.

MIAD.16

Listen, analyze, and evaluate musical performances and compositions.

MIAD.19

Express value judgments about the music being studied through personal opinions incorporating musical terms and ideas.

MIAD.19

Inter- disciplinary Understanding The Band Student will:

Demonstrate the ability to relate the music being studied to social studies and language arts.

MIAD.18.6

Demonstrate the ability to describe distinguishing characteristics of various cultures and/or time periods of the music being studied.

MIAD.18.1

Demonstrate the ability to recognize expressive elements in music as they relate to other arts (painting, drama, dance, etc.).

MIAD.18.6

Identify career options in music. MIAD.18.5

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Band Grade 6/Beginning Grade 7 Level I · 2019. 10. 2. · Band Grade 6/Beginning Grade 7 Level I The Loudoun County Schools provide opportunities for any interested students to study