Grant Middle school
Band Program
Philosophy and goals
The primary goal of all activities in the band program is to further the
process of musical development in the individual student. The development should
include:
1) Increased technical and tonal proficiency.
2) Greater skill in manipulating the notation in
music, I.E. Reading notes.
3) Increased awareness of the expressive qualities
of music, along with increased proficiency in the ability to perform
expressively.
4) Increased appreciation for, and understanding
of, music of many different types.
5) A desire to participate in musical activities
throughout life.
Organization
Concert Band
Concert Band Students are the most accomplished musicians in the program.
Students in all classes (6-8) are eligible. Membership is determined by the
following requirements: note reading, tone, rhythm reading, scales, attitude and
attendance at school and performances.
Members of the Concert Band are held at a very high standard. They are the
performing group for the school; therefore their grades have to be in good
standing.
The Concert Band performs at school concerts, festival and other events. All
band members are required to be at all performances. Students will need to do an
alternative assignment if they can make a performance. Points will be deducted
from the over all grade if there is no assignment turned in resulting in a
deduction in the report card grade.
Intermediate Band
Intermediate Band includes the students that are less experienced than the
Concert Band but have more musical ability then the Cadet Band and Beginning
Band. Students (6-8) grades are eligible for this band. The director determines
membership. The requirements are the following: note reading, tone, rhythm,
scales, attitude and grades. Attendance in school, other classes and band
performances are mean of criteria’s for this band. The Intermediate Band
performs at school concerts and on occasion other events.
Cadet Band
Cadet is made up of students that have at least two year of playing ability in
either an ensemble or private lessons. The purpose of this band is to nurture
the student’s already musical abilities. Cadet Band will play at two concerts
during the year and other events when needed.
Beginning Band
Beginning Band is made up primarily of students who have one or no year’s
experience. Beginning Band will give the students a good foundation to build on.
Woodwind, brass and percussion will be taught. The performance schedule during
the year is determined by the instrumentation.
