high school band - varsity level

PASADENA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICTFine Arts Teaching Strategies

High School Band - Varsity Level

Throughout the year, students will master certain skills that are important to a student's understanding of Fine Artsconcepts and demonstrated throughout all performance objectives.

TEKS(1) THE STUDENT DESCRIBES ANDANALYZES MUSICAL SOUND ANDDEMONSTRATES MUSICALARTISTRY.IV-(a) demonstrates independence ininterpreting music through theperformance of appropriate literature;lll-(a) perform appropriate literatureexpressively;ll-(a) define melody, harmony, rhythm,and texture of music listened to orperformed, using standard terminology.

TAKS Objective Strand/ThemePerception

StrategyThe student will performband music, a solo and/orensemble of appropriatedifficulty and representingvarious styles and historicalperiods. As part of thepreparation andperformance process, thestudent will be able to:

• Select literature of anappropriate level anddifficulty. IV(A), III(A)

• Identify, define anddemonstrate knowledgeof all terms regardingtempo, style, form anddynamics. II(A)

• Demonstrateknowledge of and use averbal and writtencounting system andsub-divide complexrhythms. II(A)

• Identify texture andbasic harmonicstructure. II(A)




TEKS(1) THE STUDENT DESCRIBES ANDANALYZES MUSICAL SOUND ANDDEMONSTRATES MUSICALARTISTRY.IV-(b) analyze musical performances,intervals, music notation, chord structure,rhythm/meter, and harmonic texture,using standard terminology; andlll-(b) define musical performances,intervals, music notation, chord structure,rhythm/meter, and harmonic texture,using standard terminology; andll-(b) compare and contrast music formsof literature selected for performancesan/or listening.

(1) THE STUDENT DESCRIBES ANDANALYZES MUSICAL SOUND ANDDEMONSTRATES MUSICALARTISTRY.IV-(c) analyze music forms ofperformance and listening repertoire.lll-(c) analyze music forms ofperformance and listening repertoire.

TAKS ObjectiveEnglish

Language ArtsObjective 1

EnglishLanguage Arts

Objective 1

Strand/ThemePerception

Perception

StrategyThe student will study,through performing and/orlistening to, historical andcontemporary literaturemusic and be able toidentify and comment onthe following aspects ofperformance:

• Various intervals inmelodic lines

• Harmonic structure• Rhythms and meters• Overall form

The student will study,through performing and/orlistening to, historical andcontemporary literaturemusic and be able toidentify and comment onthe following aspects ofperformance:

• Various intervals inmelodic lines

• Harmonic structure• Rhythms and meters• Overall form


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TEKS(2) THE STUDENT SINGS OR PLAYSAN INSTRUMENT, INDIVIDUALLY ANDIN GROUPS, PERFORMING A VARIEDREPERTOIRE OF MUSIC.IV-(a) perform independently,demonstrating accurate intonation andrhythm, fundamental skills, and advancestechniques, and using literature rangingfrom moderately difficult to difficult;lll-(a) exhibit accurate intonation andrhythm, fundamental skills, and advancedtechniques, using literature ranging frommoderately difficult to difficult whileperforming independently and inensemble;ll-(a) exhibit accurate intonation andrhythm, fundamental skills, and basicperformance techniques while performingmoderately difficult literature,independently and in ensembles.


Language ArtsObjective 1

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Strand/ThemeCreative

expression/performance

StrategyWhile performing, thestudent will be able todemonstrate understandingof:

• Notated rhythmsthrough means of averbal counting system

• All technique thatcorrelates with majorand minor scales

• The concept of goodintonation and how it isachieved by thematching of energy ofsound person to personand section to section,maintaining like vowelsounds in the oralcavity person to personas they play, andknowledge of tuningtendencies of theirrespective instrumentand ways in which tocompensate or makeadjustments

• Correct and clear,resonant sound andvibrato on instrumentswhere applicable

The student is alsoexpected to utilize theseensemble skills statedabove while sight-reading inthe concert keys of: Bb, Eb,Ab, Db, C, and F.

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TEKS TAKS Objective Strand/Theme Strategy(2) THE STUDENT SINGS OR PLAYSAN INSTRUMENT, INDIVIDUALLY ANDIN GROUPS, PERFORMING A VARIEDREPERTOIRE OF MUSIC.IV-(b) demonstrate comprehension ofmusical styles by selecting appropriateliterature for performances;lll-(b) demonstrate comprehension ofmusical styles by seeking appropriateliterature for performance;ll-(b) perform expressively, from memoryand notation, a varied repertoire of musicrepresenting genres and styles fromdiverse cultures.

Creativeexpression/performance

The student will performband music and a soloand/or ensemble ofappropriate difficulty andrepresenting various stylesand historical periods. Aspart of the preparation andperformance process, thestudent will be able to:

• Select literature of anappropriate level anddifficulty

• Identify, define anddemonstrate knowledgeof all terms regardingtempo, style, form anddynamics

• Demonstrateknowledge of and use averbal or writtencounting system andsub-divide complexrhythms

• Identify texture andbasic harmonicstructure

(2) THE STUDENT SINGS OR PLAYSAN INSTRUMENT, INDIVIDUALLY ANDIN GROUPS, PERFORMING A VARIEDREPERTOIRE OF MUSIC.IV-(b) demonstrate comprehension ofmusical styles by selecting appropriateliterature for performances;lll-(b) demonstrate comprehension ofmusical styles by seeking appropriateliterature for performance;ll-(b) perform expressively, from memoryand notation, a varied repertoire of musicrepresenting genres and styles fromdiverse cultures.

EnglishLanguage ArtsObjectives 3


The student will performassigned full bandarrangements of variousstyles and historical periodsdemonstrating appropriateensemble skills as theyrelate to:

• Matching of energyperson to person andsection to section

• Matching vowel soundsin their oral cavityperson to person asthey play

• Matching of strengthand style of articulationperson to person

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TEKS TAKS Objective Strand/Theme Strategy• Playing with

appropriate dynamiccontour and texture

• Identifying and listeningfor principle/melodicparts as they relate tosecondary/ harmonicparts

• Making interpretationdecisions with regard toexpression, directionand phrasing

• Appropriate styles ofthe period i.e.ornamentation, trills,etc.

(2)THE STUDENT SINGS OR PLAYSAND INSTRUMENT, INDIVIDUALLYAND IN GROUPS,PERFORMING A VARIED REPERTOIREOF MUSIC.IV-(c) perform expressively, from memoryand notation, a varied repertoire of musicrepresenting styles from diverse cultures;lll-(c) perform expressively, from memoryand notation, a varied repertoire of musicrepresenting styles from diverse cultures;

Social StudiesObjectives 1,2, 3,

&5


The student will performmusic from varioushistorical periods and/orcultures and demonstratean understanding of thesignificance, andbackground of these piecesincluding political and socialissues that may haveimpacted the music. Inaddition, the student will beable to identify works ofhistorical composers andclassify them by theappropriate period.

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TEKS TAKS Objective Strand/Theme Strategy(2)THE STUDENT SINGS OR PLAYSAND INSTRUMENT, INDIVIDUALLYAND IN GROUPS,PERFORMING A VARIED REPERTOIREOF MUSIC.IV-(d) exhibit, describe, and critique small-and large-ensemble performancetechniques experienced and observedduring formal and informal concerts,lll-(d) exhibit, describe, and critique small-and large-ensemble performancetechniques experienced and observedduring formal and informal concerts.

EnglishLanguage ArtsObjectives 3


The student will performand then listen to andcritique performances ofassigned full bandarrangements from variousstyles and historical periodsdemonstrating appropriateensemble skills as theyrelate to:

• Matching of energyperson to person andsection to section

• Matching vowel soundsin their oral cavityperson to person asthey play

• Matching of strengthand style of articulationperson to person

• Playing withappropriate dynamiccontour and texture

• Identifying and listeningfor principle/melodicparts as they relate tosecondary/ harmonicparts

(3) THE STUDENT READS ANDWRITES MUSIC NOTATION.IV-(a) sight-read major, minor, modal, andchromatic melodies;Hl-(a) sight-read major, minor, modal, andchromatic melodies;ll-(a) sight-read ensemble parts;


To assist students indeveloping technical facilityand to aid in thedevelopment of sight-reading skills, the studentwill identify and performindividually for directorfeedback the followingscales:

• All twelve major scalesapproaching maximumtempos and range.Students should begiven the opportunity toperform these bymemory. Studentsshould demonstrateclear, resonant sound

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TAKS Objective Strand/Theme Strategymaintaining an evenconsistent sound,articulation and pulsethroughout all ranges ofthe scale

• Identify visually andaurally all forms of(natural, harmonic andmelodic) minor scales,in all keys, andappropriately performthose scales

• A chromatic scale ofthe range specifiedPISD rangerequirements frommemory. The studentshould strive forconsistent soundthroughout the scaleand demonstrate evenpulse and technicalfacility. On woodwindinstruments, studentsshould demonstrateknowledge of and useappropriate chromaticfingerings and notstandard fingerings

• The Thirds for eachmajor key area

All scales and thirds shouldbe performed with ametronome with the studentdemonstrating eventechnique throughout thescale.

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TEKS TAKS Objective Strand/Theme Strategy(3) THE STUDENT READS ANDWRITES MUSIC NOTATION.IV-(b) read and write music thatincorporates complex rhythmic patterns insimple, compound, and asymmetricmeters;lll-(b) read and write music thatincorporates complex rhythmic patterns insimple, compound, and asymmetricmeters;ll-(b) read and write music thatincorporates rhythmic patterns in simple,compound, and asymmetric meters;


The student will performlarge-ensemble, small-ensemble, solo pieces, andetudes that incorporatemulti-meter phrases andvarious compound meters.The student willdemonstrate understandingof the subdivision of thesemeters and be able toindependently determinethat subdivision.

(3) THE STUDENT READS ANDWRITES MUSIC NOTATION.IV-(c) interpret music symbols and termsreferring to dynamics, tempo, andarticulation when performing.lll-(c) interpret music symbols and termsreferring to dynamics, tempo, andarticulation when performing.ll-(c) interpret music symbols and termsreferring to dynamics, tempo, andarticulation during solo and/or ensembleperformances.


Objective 2


In the performance of allmaterial and in rehearsal,the student is expected todemonstrate a sensitivity tothe aesthetic qualities ofmusic. These qualitiesinclude:

• Dynamic textures andthe appropriateinterpretation ofdynamic symbols andtempo markings

• Phrase length andlinear shape whenperformed or heard aswell as the directionand ending point ofphrases

• Articulation style andthe appropriateperformance ofstandard, legato, long-lifted, staccato,accented articulationsusing correct tongueplacement and open-throat releases

• Marking symbols onmusic to clarifyinstructions of thedirector/teacher

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TEKS(4) THE STUDENT CREATES ANDARRANGES MUSIC WITHIN SPECIFIEDGUIDELINES.IV-(a) improvise musical melodies;lll-(a) improvise musical melodies;ll-(a) create simple musical pieces.

(4) THE STUDENT CREATES ANDARRANGES MUSIC WITHIN SPECIFIEDGUIDELINES.IV-(b) compose or arrange vocal orinstrumental pieces (manuscript orcomputer-generated).lll-(b) compose or arrange segments ofvocal or instrumental pieces (manuscriptor computer-generated).ll-(b) arrange simple musical pieces.(5) THE STUDENT RELATES MUSIC TOHISTORY, TO SOCIETY, AND TOCULTURE.IV-(a) Classify representative examples ofmusic by style and by historical period orculture, justifying the classifications;lll-(a) Classify by style and by historicalperiod or culture representative examplesof music, justifying the classifications;ll-(a) Classify aurally-presented music bygenre, style, and historical period;

TAKS Objective

Social StudiesObjective 3,4, & 5

Strand/ThemeCreative

expression/performance


Historical/cultural heritage

Strategy

Directors will programmusic throughout the yearrepresenting differentstyles, periods, andhistorical composers andcultures. Student's willsubmit a written synopsis ofspecific compositions asassigned, of the piecesperformed during theschool-year detailing:

• The title and composer• The historical period

represented• Country or culture that

the piece it represents• The impact, if any, that

music of the composerhad on it's respectivesociety or historicalevents of the periodthat may have had animpact on the piece

• Information about thepiece that justify thestudent's findings




TEKS TAKS Objective Strand/Theme Strategy(5) THE STUDENT RELATES MUSIC TOHISTORY, TO SOCIETY, AND TOCULTURE.IV-(b) describe the effects of music onsociety, culture, and technology;lll-(b) identify and describe the effects ofsociety, culture, and technology on music;ll-(b) define the uses of music in societyand culture;

Social StudiesObjective 1,2, 3,

&4


Directors will programmusic throughout the yearrepresenting differentstyles, periods, andhistorical composers andcultures. Student's willsubmit a written synopsis ofspecific compositions asassigned, of the piecesperformed during theschool-year detailing:

• The title and composer• The historical period

represented• Country or culture that

the piece it represents• The impact, if any, that

music of the composerhad on it's respectivesociety or historicalevents of the periodthat may have had animpact on the piece

• Information about thepiece that justify thestudent's findings

(5) THE STUDENT RELATES MUSIC TOHISTORY, TO SOCIETY, AND TOCULTURE.IV-(c) explain a variety of music andmusic-related career options; andlll-(c) identify and describe music-relatedcareer options including musicalperformance and music teaching; andll-(c) identify music-related vocations andavocations within the community; and



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TEKS(5) THE STUDENT RELATES MUSIC TOHISTORY, TO SOCIETY, AND TOCULTURE.IV-(d) define the relationships betweenthe content, the concepts, and theprocesses of the other fine arts and thoseof music.lll-(d) define the relationships between thecontent, the concepts, and the processesof the other fine arts, other subjects, andthose of music.ll-(d) define the relationships between thecontent, the concepts, and the processesof the other fine arts, other subjects, andthose of music.

(6) THE STUDENT RESPONDS TO ANDEVALUATES MUSIC AND MUSICALPERFORMANCES.IV-(a) evaluate musical performances andcompositions by comparing them tosimilar or exemplary models and offeringconstructive suggestions forimprovement;lll-(a) evaluate musical performances andcompositions by comparing them tosimilar or exemplary models and offeringconstructive suggestions forimprovement;ll-(a) design and apply criteria for makinginformed judgments regarding the qualityand effectiveness of musicalperformances.

TAKS Objective


Objectives 3 & 6

Strand/ThemeHistorical/

Cultural heritage

Response/evaluation

StrategyThe student will perform,and identify content ofmusic from various other artforms and historical periodssuch as operas, ballets,musicals and filmsoundtracks.

The student is expected toanalyze individual andgroup performancefundamentals usingavailable technology andlive concerts and givefeedback as to the qualityoffering suggestions forimprovement and compareit to other models.Students will need tocomment on the following:

• Ensemble clarity,sound, tonality andblend

• Technical skill andfacility

• Musicianship andemotional content

• Structure of musicperformed

• Compare theperformance to otherlike performances




TEKS(6) THE STUDENT RESPONDS TO ANDEVALUATES MUSIC AND MUSICALPERFORMANCES.ll-(b) evaluate musical performances bycomparing them to exemplary models.

(6) THE STUDENT REPONDS TO ANDEVALUATES MUSIC AND MUSICALPERFORMANCE.IV-(b) exhibit concert etiquette during liveperformances in a variety of settings.lll-(b) exhibit concert etiquette during liveperformances in a variety of settings.ll-(c) exhibit concert etiquette during liveperformances in a variety of settings.


Language ArtsObjectives 3 & 6

Strand/ThemeResponse/evaluation

Response/evaluation

StrategyThe student is expected toanalyze individual andgroup performancefundamentals usingavailable technology andlive concerts and givefeedback as to the qualityoffering suggestions forimprovement and compareit to other models.Students will need tocomment on the following:

• Ensemble clarity,sound, tonality andblend

• Technical skill andfacility

• Musicianship andemotional content

• Structure of musicperformed

• Compare theperformance to otherlike performances

The student will perform ina variety of formal, informal& competitive concertsdemonstrating good concertetiquette as a listener andperformer and providefeedback as to the effectand quality of theperformance.


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