The content of this course will consist of music notation, expression of music using aural techniques to recognize dynamic levels, tempos, moods and styles, form, analysis, and music history, multicultural awareness, and curriculum integration. Students will be exposed to a wide variety of music, which will include classical, opera, Broadway, and contemporary. This course will relate to the state standards by asking students to demonstrate originality and artistic expression in the creation and performance of music, to critique and evaluate their own and others' music, and to evaluate the techniques of media in the creation of music. They rehearse as a separate band until a scheduled performance. Then the 7th graders combine with the 8th graders to form the concert band.
Emphasis is placed on developing a more rounded and balanced band.
Students will play more advanced literature and will have more performance demands. Band students interested in also taking chorus will be scheduled for chorus class on Friday of each week in lieu of world languages class. The 7th grade chorus is a combination of male and female voices. Students rehearse as the 7th grade chorus. Emphasis is placed on three-part harmonic singing and developing a balanced choral sound.