Osmond Junior High School Band/Chorus
2012-13
Purpose: The purpose of the Osmond Junior High music department is to serve as a creative outlet for all
students while developing musical ability in those who wish to participate, and additionally to serve both the
school and community of Osmond through its public performances.
Grading: Points are given for performance on instruments/voice, written reports, quizzes, exams, and
classroom participation. Students earn 3 points per day for exhibition of skill development, bringing necessary
materials to class, and participation. Concert performances are worth 100 points, and other assignments will be
assigned points TBA based on the length of the assignment (these will be announced in advance.) Your grade
for this class is based on the number of points you earn from the above items in proportion to the total number
of possible points that can be earned from all units in the quarter.
Example: If the total possible number of points anyone could earn during the quarter was 325, and you earned
240 points, then your grade would be 240 ÷ 325 or 74% (C) for the course. The percentage and grade system
used for this class is as follows:
93 – 100%
A
77 – 84%
C
69 – Below F (No Credit)
85 – 92%
B
70 – 76%
D
Supplies Needed:
1)Band instrument (if applicable)
2)Music/Folder and pep band lyre (band only) (concert folders provided-marching folios/lyres available
for purchase through director)
3)Pencil
4)Instrument-specific materials (reeds, valve oil, etc. are also available for purchase through director)
*please be conscious of the physical state of your supplies, and look for any potential problems
before they arise. Be proactive!
5)Concert dress clothes (church-appropriate: no jeans please!)
Quarter 1. Concert band/chorus Part 1 and Fall Concert: Students will learn basic concert band etiquette for
rehearsals and performances and develop instrumental performance skills. Students will have the opportunity to
demonstrate their knowledge and development in a Fall Concert performance (10/08/13).
Unit 1: Basic concert etiquette and technique, sight-read Fall Concert selections
Unit 2: Macro-rehearsal of phrasing and musicality of Fall Concert selections by large sections
Unit 3: Micro-rehearsal of individual phrases of Fall Concert selections
Unit 4: Synthesize elements of all rehearsals in preparation for Fall Concert, post-concert analysis
Quarter 2. Concert band/chorus Part 2 and Holiday Concert:
Students will learn basic concert band
etiquette for rehearsals and performances and develop instrumental performance skills. Students will have the
opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge and development in a Holiday Concert performance (12/05/13).
Unit 5: Basic concert etiquette and techniques, sight-read Holiday Concert selections
Unit 6: Macro-rehearsal of phrasing and musicality of Holiday Concert selections by large sections
Unit 7: Micro-rehearsal of individual phrases of Holiday Concert selections
Unit 8: Synthesize elements of all rehearsals in preparation for Holiday Concert, post-concert analysis
Quarter 3. Concert band/chorus Part 3 and Mid-Winter Concert: Students will continue development of
performance techniques and will exhibit skills through a Mid-Winter Concert (3/4/14).
Unit 8: Advanced concert band techniques, sight-read Mid-Winter Concert selections
Unit 9: Macro and micro-rehearsals of Mid-Winter Concert selections, continue technique development
Unit 10: Synthesize elements of rehearsals in preparation for Mid-Winter Concert, post-concert analysis
Quarter 4. Concert band/chorus Part 4, JH Music Contest, and Graduation/Memorial Day: Students will
continue development of performance techniques and will exhibit skills through performances at JH Music
Contest at Norfolk (date TBD), District Music Contest in Hartington, NE (4/25/14), OHS Graduation (5/10/14),
and Memorial Day Ceremony (5/26/14).
Unit 11: Macro/Micro rehearsals of individual/section/full band selections for Music Contest(s)
Unit 12: Prepare OHS Graduation selections and Memorial Day selections, begin work on new pep
band selections for fall 2014