BAND SYLLABUS

MU613 Band………………………………………………………………..1.0 credit 

Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. 

This is a one-year course. There is one band comprised of two components: Marching Band and Concert Band. Students are required to participate in both components. The Marching Band takes part in parades, community events, and performances in field shows at football games and exhibitions. The Marching Band rehearses throughout the summer, culminating in a one week, mandatory band camp during August. Students learn marching basics and performance practices of the modern day corps-style marching band. Students are required to purchase marching shoes, gloves, t-shirt, lyre, and a flip folder for their appropriate instrument. The Concert Band performs at several concerts and community events. Students develop skills, such as proper intonation, breath support, tone production, and other issues related to instrumental technique. Literature of modern wind ensemble music from Sousa to John Williams is studied and performed with a concentration on contemporary works. The band rehearses one period daily with one evening rehearsal scheduled during marching season. Attendance at all rehearsal activities and performances is mandatory.

MU601 Color Guard (Sem. 1)………………………………….…….…..0.5 credit 

Prerequisite: Audition and permission of instructor. 

This course only occurs during the fall semester. Auditions to participate in the Color Guard are held during the spring semester for the following fall. The Color Guard, an integral visual part of the Marching Band, is comprised of silks, swing flags, and dancing. The Color Guard performs with the band at football games, pep rallies, exhibitions, parades, recruiting clinics throughout the district, and special functions that support the community. The Color Guard rehearses throughout the summer culminating in a one week, mandatory band camp during August. The Color Guard rehearses one period daily with one evening rehearsal scheduled during the marching season. All Color Guard members are required to purchase performance shoes, gloves, leotards, and tights. Attendance at all rehearsals and performances is mandatory. 

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