MUI303: Advanced Band (2010-2011) CURRICULUM PROGRAM: Music
COURSE TITLE: Advanced Band CALENDAR YEAR: 2010-2011 GRADE
LEVEL: 9-12 COURSE LENGTH: 36 weeks SUGGESTED PREPARATION:
Intermediate Band Major Concepts/Content: The advanced band
course is designed to acquaint students with advanced
instrumental music skills. The content includes, but is not
limited to, the following: the interpretation and analyzation of
musical scores; the application of musical nuances in playing
from a score; independent performance of all major and minor
scales; advanced rhythm patterns; performance as a soloist and
in small and large group ensembles; a variety of music
repertoire, including style, periods, forms, electronic music;
intermediate to advanced level sight-reading exercises; and
introduction to computer/synthesizer musical composition. Major
Instructional Activities: Instructional activities will be
provided through the following processes: using daily sight-
reading exercises during regular full-group rehearsals; prac