Curriculum Guide for 9th Grade Band Students
Skills and Concepts for the 4th year of Band
These are intended as extensions of skills learned in middle school or introduced as new
concepts.
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Be able to count rhythms in simple and compound meter
Define and utilize vocabulary terms associated with music tempo style and dynamics
Learn and perform by memory major and chromatic scales in accordance with state
requirements
Perform marching band music from memory
Demonstrate skills in marching fundamentals
Be able to play in tune individually and as a group
Sight read proficiently at Grade level II
Perform proficiently ensemble music at Grade level IV
Perform solo literature proficiently at Grade level II
Demonstrate various articulation styles in literature studied
Percussionists must be able to demonstrate the following:
a) Perform major and chromatic scales from memory on keyboard percussion
instruments
b) Demonstrate the ability to properly tune timpani to major and minor 3rds
c) Perform the following rudiments open-closed-open
1) buzz roll
2) double stroke roll
3) alternating flams
4) single paradiddle
5) 5 and 7 stroke rolls
Improve listening skills
Recognize musical phrases
Better awareness of intonation and tone
Additional Honors Course Requirements
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Required to audition for All County Band
Required to audition for All District Band
If All County or All District Band auditions do not occur during the attending
semester, the student must prepare and perform a solo or small ensemble piece of
literature.
Students will write a three-page research paper on the composer of their choice.