| Pilot Site: |
| | Pilot 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.
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| Approved Site(s): |
| | Site adopoted 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.
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| Grade Range: |
| | 10–12 |
| Prerequisites: |
| | None |
| Course duration: |
| | Two semesters |
| Subject area in which graduation credit will be given: |
| | Practical Arts |
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| Course Description: |
| | Band Performance 1,2 teaches the musical concepts and technique of performing at an introductory level. In this course, students will learn how to produce controlled and accurate pitch and create a mature tone, as well as learn the basics of music notation and musical vocabulary. Students will learn and demonstrate basic scale patterns up to 3 sharps and 3 flats in both major and minor keys. Students will explore diverse musical repertoire and will be asked to think and reflect deeply about the discipline of music from a number of perspectives, including style, genre, mood, and historical and cultural context. Additional topics of study include demonstrating appropriate performance etiquette, identifying pathways to careers in music, evaluating performances, and creating new music through compositions and improvisations. |
| State Course Code(s): |
| | 7233 - Introduction to Professional Music |
| Basic Texts and Teaching Guides: |
| | Sheldon, Black, Phillips, Boonshaft: Sound Innovations Book 1; Smart Music |