Beginner Concert Band
Course Outline
Welcome to Beginner Band! Congratulations on choosing this life changing course This will prove to be an exciting course where you will be stretched and challenged as an individual and musician. Beginner Band is where the development of the fundamental skills required to play a wind or percussion instrument occurs. Students need have no previous musical experience
There is a SD#73 rental fee of $100.00 for the school year if the student requires an instrument through the school. School owned instruments are limited and students opting to rent this way will have to take what is available. Priority for school instruments will be given to beginner players (i.e. beginner band). An alternative local instrument rental and / or purchase location is LONG & McQUADE located at 955 Lorne Street. Hours of operation are 10-6 p.m., Mon-Sat, 250 828-2234.
All band students are required to attend all scheduled concerts (at least four [winter, festival, spring and one other] throughout the year). Other performances may be planned if enough members are able to attend.
Course Content:
1. Performance and playing skills
2. Musicianship – Theory and Ear Training
3. Composing Music
4. Listening to and Evaluating Music
5. Ensemble Skills – Working Together
6. Posture and Playing Position
7. Care and Maintenance of Your Instrument
8. Great Music and Great Musicians
9. First People’s Principals of Learning (infused within content):
- Learning involves patience and time
- Learning recognizes the role of Indigenous knowledge
- Learning involves recognizing the consequences of one’s actions
- Learning requires exploration of one’s identity
- Learning is embedded in memory, history and story
10. Curricular Competency –
Exploring and creating:
Reasoning and reflecting:
Communicating and documenting:
Connecting and expanding:
Evaluation:
Playing tests (OTP’s):
Written tests and listening assignments:
Projects, Sectionals, etc. :
Home Practice:
Class Contribution & Individual Musicianship @ Concerts:
**Students always have the opportunity to ‘re-do‘ their playing tests (Opportunity to Perform [OTP’s]), until they have achieved a “proficient” rating. Maximum one attempt per day, not during class time (before school, lunch or after school is o.k.). Immediate verbal feedback is always available from Mr. Schill, and can be accessed either privately or publicly based upon a student’s discretion. The below categories are considered when assigning a mark for OTP’s**:
Product: (Technical Aspects)
-correct notes
-intonation (tuning)
-rhythmic accuracy
-tone quality
-phrasing (making a musical sentence) ARTISTIC ASPECT
-musicality (use of dynamics [volume], correct articulations (the approach to playing the ‘note’) ARTISTIC ASPECT
Process:
-depth of musical understanding
-professionalism in the performance
-prior care of instrument (including VOICE)
-has there been sufficient practice before hand, and proper use of rehearsal time in order to prepare for the OTP? This is where the REAL learning takes place!
PROFICIENCY SCALE:
To earn the following marks, you must:
EMERGING=
-forget your instrument/music 2 times or more
-never/barely practice
-never/barely practice complete assignments
-skip class, extra planned rehearsals
DEVELOPING=
-hand everything in
-practice enough ‘just to get by’
-attend all classes / rehearsals (unless excused)
PROFICIENT=
-practice often
-hand in everything, done to the best of your ability
-show leadership and initiative in rehearsals and performances
-develop musical skills to be considered a lead player/vocalist with soloing potential
**Attendance, use of class and rehearsal time will be a factor in evaluation, as this is a performance oriented program.
EXTENDING=
-everything mentioned in ‘proficient’, but at a level that is well beyond the expectations of the course
Materials:
-pencil with eraser brought to every class
-music folder (cardboard one provided by Mr. Schill)
–REED PLAYERS are responsible for providing their own reeds, beginning with the following strengths and recommended brands (Rico Royale, Van Doren or Juno…PLEASE AVOID, if at all possible, purchasing orange box, basic Rico reeds) from Long & McQuade:
Clarinet – 2.5 strength for 3 weeks, then 3.0 until Christmas and 3.5 afterwards
Bass Clarinet – same as clarinet
Alto ,Tenor and Baritone Saxophone – 2.5 strength for 3 weeks, then 3.0 thereafter
Oboe – Medium Soft “Marlin Lesher”, if not available, Carlton
Bassoon – Speak with Mr. Schill
-BRASS PLAYERS – trumpets, euphonium, baritone and tuba players…. please supply your own valve oil (anything but Carleton, and it should state that it is synthetic. Cheap valve oil will only cause problems for your valves. Trombonists, please provide your own slide oil “Slide-o-Mix”…the ABSOLUTE BEST or “Super Slick” slide cream (2nd best).
–Percussionists are required to have a stick bag complete with drum sticks, rubber mallets, and medium timpani mallets. These may be purchased from Mr. Schill directly in September. Cost is $100. They will be ordered form Tapestry Music, in Vancouver.
* these materials must be purchased by students as needed. Talk to Mr. Schill about where to get these accessories.
Parents: Please feel free to contact me with any questions (student progress related or otherwise). Parents / students may always ask me where their mark is currently at.
Contact: jschill@sd73.bc.ca
Grade 7-9 (Intermediate & Advanced) Concert Band
Course Outline
Senior Band is a continuation of the development of the fundamental skills required to play a wind or percussion instrument. Students must have passed Intermediate Band to be eligible for this course, and may be required to perform an audition and write a theory placement quiz.
There is an instrument rental fee of $100.00 for the school year if the student requires an instrument through the school. School owned instruments are limited and students opting to rent this way will have to take what is available. Priority for school instruments will be given to beginner players (i.e. beginner band). Other rental facilities are also available (contact Mr. Schill for information).
All band students are required to attend the 3 scheduled concerts (one in the 1st term, 2 in the second term). Other performances may be planned if enough members are able to attend.
Course Content:
1. Performance and playing skills
2. Musicianship – Theory and Ear Training
3. Composing Music
4. Listening to and Evaluating Music
5. Ensemble Skills – Working Together
6. Posture and Playing Position
7. Care and Maintenance of Your Instrument
8. Great Music and Great Musicians
9. First People’s Principals of Learning (infused within content):
- Learning involves patience and time
- Learning recognizes the role of Indigenous knowledge
- Learning involves recognizing the consequences of one’s actions
- Learning requires exploration of one’s identity
- Learning is embedded in memory, history and story
10. Curricular Competency –
Exploring and creating:
Reasoning and reflecting:
Communicating and documenting:
Connecting and expanding:
Evaluation:
Playing tests:
Written tests and listening assignments:
Projects, Sectionals, etc.
Home Practice:
Class Contribution:
Concerts:
**Students always have the opportunity to ‘redo‘ their playing tests (Opportunity to Perform [OTP’s]), until they have achieved a “proficient” rating. Maximum one attempt per day, not during class time (before school, lunch or after school is o.k.). Immediate verbal feedback is always available from Mr. Schill, and can be accessed either privately or publicly based upon a student’s discretion. The below categories are considered when assigning a mark for OTP’s**:
Product: (Technical Aspects)
-correct notes
-intonation (tuning)
-rhythmic accuracy
-tone quality
-phrasing (making a musical sentence) ARTISTIC ASPECT
-musicality (use of dynamics [volume], correct articulations (the approach to playing the ‘note’) ARTISTIC ASPECT
Process:
-depth of musical understanding
-professionalism in the performance
-prior care of instrument (including VOICE)
-has there been sufficient practice before hand, and proper use of rehearsal time in order to prepare for the OTP? This is where the REAL learning takes place!
cont.
PROFICIENCY SCALE:
To earn the following marks, you must:
EMERGING=
-forget your instrument/music 2 times or more
-never/barely practice
-never/barely practice complete assignments
-skip class, extra planned rehearsals
DEVELOPING=
-hand everything in
-practice enough ‘just to get by’
-attend all classes / rehearsals (unless excused)
PROFICIENT=
-practice often
-hand in everything, done to the best of your ability
-show leadership and initiative in rehearsals and performances
-develop musical skills to be considered a lead player/vocalist with soloing potential
**Attendance , use of class and rehearsal time will be a factor in evaluation, as this is a performance oriented program.
EXTENDING=
-everything mentioned in ‘proficient’, but at a level that is well beyond the expectations of the course
Materials:
-pencil with eraser brought to every class
-small binder or duo-tang for project work
-music folder (instrumental size)
-all accessories for instrument *; e.g. reeds (min. 3 good ones), oils, cleaning materials, etc.
-percussionists are required to have a stick bag complete with drum sticks, rubber mallets, and medium timpani mallets
* these materials must be purchased by students as needed. Talk to Mr. Schill about where to get these accessories.
Parents: Please feel free to contact me with any questions (student progress related or otherwise). Parents / students may always ask me where their mark is currently at.
Contact: jschill@sd73.bc.ca
Brocklehurst Middle School
Choir:
Course Outline
Mr. Schill
(250) 376-1232
Welcome to the Brocklehurst Middle Music Department! In choosing to join choir you have opened the door to all kinds of valuable experiences: teamwork, creativity, self-expression and hard work.
You have also committed to a learning experience which may help you succeed in other aspects of life. Studies show that music students often achieve better grades in other school subjects than non-music students; they may be more creative, outgoing and adaptable to new situations. These attributes are highly valued in today’s job market. To be blunt, MUSIC MAKES YOU SMART!
Assessment:
1 Proper Rehearsal Technique
2 Performance(s) [i.e. all concerts]
3 Opportunities to Perform (OTP’s)
Assessment/Evaluation
Evaluation in choir happens on a daily basis and often includes student self-evaluation and peer-evaluation on projects. There will also be opportunities for formal evaluation in the form of vocal tests, written quizzes and/or practice records. At all times, evaluation shall be carried out in the spirit of learning, respect and helping the young singer be the very best he/she can be.
**Students always have the opportunity to ‘redo‘ their singing tests (Opportunity to Perform [OTP’s]), until they have achieved a “proficient” rating. Maximum one attempt per day, not during class time (before school, lunch or after school is o.k.). Immediate verbal feedback is always available from Mr. Schill, and can be accessed either privately or publicly based upon a student’s discretion. The below categories are considered when assigning a mark for OTP’s**:
Product: (Technical Aspects)
-correct notes
-intonation (tuning)
-rhythmic accuracy
-tone quality
-phrasing (making a musical sentence) ARTISTIC ASPECT
-musicality (use of dynamics [volume], correct articulations (the approach to playing the ‘note’) ARTISTIC ASPECT
Process:
-depth of musical understanding
-professionalism in the performance
-prior care of instrument (including VOICE)
-has there been sufficient practice before hand, and proper use of rehearsal time in order to prepare for the OTP? This is where the REAL learning takes place!
PROFICIENCY SCALE:
To earn the following marks, you must:
EMERGING=
-forget your instrument/music 2 times or more
-never/barely practice
-never/barely practice complete assignments
-skip class, extra planned rehearsals
DEVELOPING=
-hand everything in
-practice enough ‘just to get by’
-attend all classes / rehearsals (unless excused)
PROFICIENCY=
-practice often
-hand in everything, done to the best of your ability
-show leadership and initiative in rehearsals and performances
-develop musical skills to be considered a lead player/vocalist with soloing potential
**Attendance , use of class and rehearsal time will be a factor in evaluation, as this is a performance oriented program.
EXTENDING=
-everything mentioned in ‘proficient’, but at a level that is well beyond the expectations of the course
Parents: Please feel free to contact me with any questions (student progress related or otherwise). Parents / students may always ask me where their mark is currently at.
Contact: jschill@sd73.bc.ca
Course Content Each Term:
Choir students will, first and foremost, learn and reinforce daily the basics of strong choral technique: breath support, diction, intonation and blend. Theory and site reading fundamentals will also be taught to ensure every singer is a literate musician. A survey of choral styles will be sung including madrigals, motets, gospel, jazz and contemporary. Finally, students will have opportunities to listen to fine choral ensembles and deepen their understanding of repertoire and the history of choral singing.
First People’s Principals of Learning (infused within content):
- Learning involves patience and time
- Learning recognizes the role of Indigenous knowledge
- Learning involves recognizing the consequences of one’s actions
- Learning requires exploration of one’s identity
- Learning is embedded in memory, history and story
Materials Required
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A music folder (with your music inside [kept in good condition])
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Pencil
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Water bottle with closed lid (squeeze top)
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Bonus Marks: Bonus marks may be allotted to students who have exceeded course requirements and contribute to the program in meaningful ways. Extra practice, participation in extra music functions and voice tutoring are examples. Opportunities to earn bonus marks will be discussed as they arise.
HAPPY SINGING
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Teacher Assistant for Band Classes
Course Outline
Welcome to Teacher Assistance for Band Class! Congratulations on choosing this life changing course. This will prove to be an exciting course where you will be stretched and challenged as an individual, and musician. Middle School band is where the development of the fundamental skills required to play a wind or percussion instrument occurs.
T.A.’s are required to attend all scheduled concerts (at least four [winter, festival, spring and one other] throughout the year). Other performances may be planned if enough members are able to attend.
Course Content:
Assisting Mr. Schill with improving student performance in the following areas:
- Performance and playing skills
- Musicianship – Theory and Ear Training
- Composing Music
- Listening to and Evaluating Music
- Ensemble Skills – Working Together
- Posture and Playing Position
- Care and Maintenance of Your Instrument
- Great Music and Great Musicians
- First People’s Principals of Learning (infused within content):
- Learning involves patience and time
- Learning recognizes the role of Indigenous knowledge
- Learning involves recognizing the consequences of one’s actions
- Learning requires exploration of one’s identitLearning is embedded in memory, history and story
Product: (Technical Aspects)
-correct notes
-intonation (tuning)
-rhythmic accuracy
-tone quality
-phrasing (making a musical sentence)
ARTISTIC ASPECT:
-musicality (use of dynamics [volume], correct articulations (the approach to playing the ‘note’)
Process:
-depth of musical understanding
-has there been sufficient practice beforehand, and proper use of rehearsal time in order to prepare for the OTP? This is where the REAL learning takes place!
T.A. Evaluation:
Leading sectionals:
Leading Class Warm-ups / Basic Conducting
Individual Tutorial for Students who Require Extra Assistance During and Outside of Class Time
Supervising Proper Set-up and Clean-up Procedures for Class Members
Maintenance & Organization of Repertoire & Supplies
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PROFICIENCY SCALE:
To earn the following proficiency rating, please see the below descriptors:
EMERGING=
-arrive late to class
-not yet able to play all the parts of required in pieces on your main instrument
-never/barely practice or complete tasks as assigned by Mr. Schill
-skip class, extra planned rehearsals, concerts
DEVELOPING=
-arrive ‘just’ on time for each class
-assist ‘just’ enough to get by i.e. Always waiting to be asked to do something, as opposed to finding someone, or something to assist with
-attend all classes / rehearsals (unless excused)
PROFICIENT=
-practice often
-complete all tasks to the best of your ability
-show leadership and initiative in in all aspects of your responsibilities
-develop musical skills to be considered a lead player/vocalist with soloing potential
EXTENDING=
-everything mentioned in ‘proficient’, but at a level that is well beyond the expectations of the course
-you are working hard to perhaps learn to become a music teacher!
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MATERIALS:
-pencil with eraser brought to every class
-small binder or duo-tang for project work
-music folder (instrumental size)
-all accessories for your main instrument *; e.g. reeds (min. 3 good ones), oils, cleaning materials, etc.
-if you are a percussionist, you are required to have a stick bag complete with drum sticks, rubber mallets, yarn mallets, and medium timpani mallets
* these materials must be purchased by students as needed. Talk to Mr. Schill about where to get these accessories.
Parents: Please feel free to contact me with any questions (student progress related or otherwise). Parents / students may always ask me where their mark is currently at.
Contact: jschill@sd73.bc.ca