Approved Site(s): | |
Site adopted course for San Diego School of Creative and Performing Arts (SCPA). Other schools may not offer this course without prior approval from the Interdivisional Curriculum Committee. | |
Grade Range: | |
10–12 | |
Prerequisites: | |
Band Performance 1,2 | |
Course duration: | |
Two semesters | |
Subject area in which graduation credit will be given: | |
Practical Arts | |
Course Description: | |
Band Performance 3,4 teaches the musical concepts and instrumental technique of performing at an early intermediate level. In this course, students will increase their knowledge of music notation and musical vocabulary, and will continue to refine their pitch accuracy, instrumental tone, and performance skills. Students will explore multiple genres of music through composing, improvising, transcribing, performing, and evaluating performances. Students will build upon the study of more complex scale systems, technical nuance and musical concepts introduced in Band Performance 1,2 with continued exposure to and collaboration with the professional music industry. | |
State Course Code(s): | |
7234 - Intermediate Professional Music (Concentrator) | |
Basic Texts and Teaching Guides: | |
Smart Music Sound Innovation Ensemble Development Class Set of method book |