• 7th Grade Woodwind Class (Concert Band)

     

    Course Syllabus 2021 - 22

     

    Mr. Scott Allred, Instructor

    E-mail: sallred@henry.k12.va.us

    Office Phone: 276-647-3841

     

    Class Schedule

     

    Monday / Wednesday (alternating Fridays) - 8:30 - 10:05

     

    Course Description

     

    This course will continue to focus on the fundamentals of performance – tone, technique, articulation, balance, blend, and tuning – while exploring more complex versions of core theoretical principles - rhythm, pitch, and key. Furthermore, it is dedicated to developing the performers’ individual and ensemble skills. Course emphasis will expand to ensemble awareness exercises, major scale / chromatic scale memorization, and audition preparation.  Students enrolled in 7th grade band are expected to perform music at a grade II / III level* of difficulty by year’s end. 

     

     

    Prerequisites

     

    Concert Band (7th Grade) is for students with at least one year of instrumental training (exceptions must be pre-approved). 

     

     

    Required Texts, Materials and Resources

     

    Essential Elements 2000, Book 2 by Hal Leonard Publishing

    Foundations for Superior Performance by Richard Williams & Jeff King

    1”-1 ½” 3 ring binder (25 sheets of college ruled paper)

    10 plastic page protectors for written assignments and handouts

    #2 pencil

    Drinking straw for breathing exercises

    Student I-Pad for recording video, completing written assignments, and accessing internet resources

    Internet Connection

     

     

    Instrument-Specific Needs

     

    Flute                                       Handkerchief or cleaning cloth to clean flute

    Oboe / Bassoon                       (2) Medium to Medium Soft Reeds (Fox brand); cleaning cloth

    Clarinet / Bass Clarinet             Recommended mouthpiece – Vandoren B45; Recommended ligature – Rovner

                                                  (3) Reeds – Vandoren (size 3); all reeds should be numbered

                                                  Reed guard to hold 4 reeds

    Saxophones (all)                      Recommended mouthpiece – Rousseau or Premier Hite

                                                  Recommended ligature – Rovner

                                                  (3) Reeds – Vandoren (size 3); all reeds should be numbered

                                                   Reed guard to hold 4 reeds

     

     

     

     

    Vendors for Instrument Rental or Purchase* / Music Supplies

     

    Local

    JRS Music – Collinsville – (276) 647-1973 (instrument rentals, supplies)

    Star City Music – Salem / Roanoke – (540) 772-7722 or starcitymusic.com (instrument rentals, supplies)

     

    On the Web

    Woodwind and Brasswind – wwbw.com (books, reeds, etc)

    Lonestar Percussion – lonestarpercussion.com (sticks, mallets, percussion kits, etc.)

     

    *Please consult Mr. Allred before renting or purchasing from an unlisted vendor.

     

     

    Instructional Delivery

     

    At the outset, all instruction will be in-person, with the possibility of virtual instruction at some point determined by health conditions in the broader community at the discretion of the Henry County School Board.  Instrument assignments will be finalized during the first 2 weeks of the 1st grading period.

     

    Student Expectations (in-person) - please see the BAND HANDBOOK for details

     

    Student Expectations (virtual)

    1. Check in to my zoom link or submit assignments at least twice per week.
    2. For check-ins, keep your camera on and your volume on mute so that everyone can hear.
    3. Only video recordings will be acceptable for performance assessments. No audio recordings, please.
    4. If you need help or feel overwhelmed – COMMUNICATE. I am here for you and want you to succeed.

     

    Grading Policy

    Letter grades are bases off of the 10-point scale.  Daily Participation (active engagement with all required materials), Practice Records, Tests, Quizzes, and Performances are included in the grade.  See the Band Handbook for detailed weighting / criteria.

    Grading Scale:

         90 - 100 = A

         80 - 89 = B

         70 - 79 = C

         60 - 69 = D

        59 & Below = F

     

    Grading Policy - Virtual Learning - addendum

     

    Assignments will be posted  Monday morning to Canvas and must be submitted by Friday (or as determined by district policy).  Late assignments will receive a grade of “0”.  Please communicate if you have issues submitting assignments.

     

    Attendance Policy - Virtual Learning - addendum

     

    Students are required to “check-in” (log on to my Zoom link) or submit assignments at least twice per week to be counted “Present”.  Anything less will be counted recorded as “Absent”.