8th Grade Band
8th Grade Band CURRICULUM REQUIREMENTS:
- Minimum of 180 Full Days of 45 Minute Class Instruction
- Major Scales: G, C, F (2 Octaves), Bb, Eb (2 Octaves), Ab (2 Octaves)
- Chromatic Range Development: All-State Requirements
- Rhythmic Development: Rhythm Charts 33-56 (perform and notate)
- Method Book Reading Ability: Sight Read from Level 3 Ensemble Book
- Ear Training: Play and Identify Major and Minor Intervals in Key of F
- Concert Music: Will sight read and perform music in Grade Levels I, II, III and IV at a minimum of 3 Public Concerts including Pre-MPA Concert.
Playing Test 1st 9 Weeks:
- F, Bb, Eb, and Ab Major Scales in Full Range. Students must perform these scales in order without stopping or missing notes or rhythms with a full characteristic sound to receive and A. Student may retake this test as many times as they like on the "Charms Blue" app until it is on a superior performance level.
Playing Test 2nd 9 Weeks:
- Chromatic Scale in All State Range
- All State Solo with Required Cuts
- Fall Final Exam: F, Bb, Eb, Ab, Chromatic and Solo in Charms
Playing Test 3nd 9 Weeks:
- Selections from MPA Concert Music