Anthony Foye

Instrumental Methods
Program Curriculum
Vision Statement To educate all students by challenging them to better themselves through the
variety of opportunities given from a musical experience. In concordance with the school district's
vision statement that all students will be challenged in a variety of educational ways, we will strive to
achieve growth and excellence through appropriately designed challenges.
Mission Statement To improve student musicians ability to read music, perform an instrument at a
high level, and broaden their understanding and appreciation of musical art. In concordance with the
school district's mission statement that all students will be tasked with increased knowledge of each
subject and increasing mastery of it's principles, we will work to build fundamentally strong musicians.
Goal Statement To better society through performance and appreciation of music. In concordance
with the school district's mission statement that we strive to produce well rounded, educated adults, we
will strive to help mold our students in positive ways through the art of music. We believe that music is
a universal art that connects all peoples, regardless of age, religion and race. We believe that music is
fundamentally important to the growth as a cultured, expressive, and understanding individual.
Behavior Expectations:
Regardless of grade or age, each student is expected to demonstrate self control and ability to focus.
With large ensembles it is impossible to give each student individualized attention the entire rehearsal
time, as such there will be times where it is permitted to attentively relax, but will be expected to be
mentally ready. Any student with special needs' parents should contact me in advance so we can
discuss accommodations that need to be made.

Music Curriculum
Grade 5:
Course Description:
The first half of the introductory course to learning and performing on an instrument intended for grade
5 students only.
Course Content:
Learning the fundamentals of music such as rhythm, pitch, and dynamics as well as the basics of an
instrument and how to play it.
Out of School Calendar:
There will be two mandatory concerts, dates to be determined each year; each at the end of a semester.
There will also be a mandatory group lesson once per week.
Representative Literature:
Grade 1 (ex. March for Band Steve Cirillo, Mack the Knife Alfred, Jingle Bells Alfred)

Assessment:
Each student will be graded and evaluated on an individual level based on instrument proficiency and
understanding of basic musical concepts such as pitch, rhythm, and dynamics.
Lessons:
A mandatory group lesson, or sectional will be held once per week. These sectionals will be the time
that students will be given more individualized lessons and instruction for their personal instrument.

Grade 6:
Course Description:
The second half of the introductory course to learning and performing on an instrument intended for
grade 6 students only. Students who have not completed grade 5 band must speak with myself
personally in advance to arrange any necessary extra tutelage.
Course Content:
Continue to strengthen the understanding of the fundamentals of music and basics of an instrument as
well as introduce a greater ability for independent lines and split parts.
Out of School Calendar:
There will be two mandatory concerts, dates to be determined each year; each at the end of a semester.
There will also be a mandatory group lesson once per week.
Representative Literature:
Grade 1/2 (ex. Knights of the Round Table Steve Rouse, Theme and Variations Timothy Broege, Portrait
of a Clown Frank Ticheli, A Shaker Gift Song Frank Ticheli, Exalibur Gale Wilson)
Assessment:
Each student will be graded and evaluated on an individual level based on instrument proficiency,
music reading proficiency, and understanding of basic musical concepts such as pitch, rhythm, and
dynamics.
Lessons:
A mandatory group lesson, or sectional will be held once per week. These sectionals will be the time
that students will be given more individualized lessons and instruction for their personal instrument.

Grade 7-8:
Course Description:
An intermediate level course that begins to explore advanced musical concepts and a wider variety of
music. For grade 7 and 8 students only. Students who have not completed grade 6 band must speak
with myself personally in advance to arrange any necessary extra tutelage.
Course Content:
A greater emphasis on improvement of individual performance ability. Introduction to solos, duets, etc.
A broadened range of musical selections such as jazz, broadway, and simple international ethnic pieces.
Introduction to new instrumentation such as baritone, tuba, tenor saxophone, french horn and piccolo.

Course Content (continued):

This also represents the first year the ensemble will travel to perform in front of judges, via the Great
East Music Festival. It is a non-required event but represents a tremendous learning opportunity and
day of fun as it comes with a built in trip to Six Flags New England for a flat cost of 49$.
Out of School Calendar:
There will be three mandatory concerts, dates to be determined each year; one during the holiday
season, one in March (Spring Showcase) and one in June (end of the year concert).
Representative Literature:
Grade 2/3 (ex. New Castle March Johnnie Vison, John Williams Trilogy arr. Moss, Simple Gifts Frank
Ticheli)
Assessment:
Each student will be graded and evaluated on an individual level based on instrument proficiency,
music reading proficiency, and understanding of musical concepts such as articulations, tone, and
balance.
Lessons:
A mandatory group lesson, or sectional will be held once per week. These sectionals will be the time
that students will be given more individualized lessons and instruction for their personal instrument.
These lessons will happen in school, during the band class time.
Other Performance Opportunities:
Small ensembles will be made available to students, these ensembles include: brass ensemble, wood
wind ensemble, percussion ensemble, jazz band, holiday woodwind and brass.

Grade 9-10:
Course Description:
An introduction to advanced level music course that explores advanced musical concepts, a wider
variety of music, and an introduction to music theory and analysis. With increased range of musical
ability, instrumentation, and understanding, comes the ability to select from a much wider array of
options. For grade 9 and 10 students only. Students who have not completed grade 8 band must speak
with myself personally in advance to arrange any necessary extra tutelage.
Course Content:
A much higher emphasis on personal ability will be placed with higher expectations of musical
improvement. Introduction to new instrumentation such as baritone saxophone, euphonium, soprano
saxophone, oboe, bassoon.
Out of School Calendar:
There will be three mandatory concerts, dates to be determined each year; one during the holiday
season, one in March (Spring Showcase) and one in June (end of the year concert).
Representative Literature:
Grade 3/4 (ex. Fortress Ticheli, Cajun Folk Songs Ticheli, To Challenge the Sky and Heavens Above
Robert W. Smith, Into the Storm Robert W. Smith).

Assessment/Lessons:
All grade 9 and grade 10 students will be required to take a 20 minute lesson once every two weeks
after school. This lesson will act as an opportunity for individual instruction and as a regular check up
to ensure all members of the ensemble are playing at an adequate level.
Students will be assessed based largely on individual improvement and growth as a musician through
these lessons, but also will be graded based on their understanding of various musical concepts such as
shaping, phrasing, and style.
Marching Band:
Marching band serves as a platform for the music program to support the school, and act as a means of
fundraising, directly and indirectly. It also serves as a means to improve as musicians through a
complete new means of performance and offers high level competition in an exciting and fun manner.
Marching Band is a required ensemble for all grade 9-10 band students
Other Performance Opportunities:
Small ensembles will be made available to students, these ensembles include a variety of ensembles,
quintets, quartets, trios, duets, and solo opportunities. Some of which include the jazz band, brass
quintet, woodwind septet, and many more.

Grade 11-12:
Course Description:
An advanced level music course that explores advanced musical concepts, a wider variety of music,
and an in depth look at music theory and analysis. With increased range of musical ability,
instrumentation, and understanding, comes the ability to select from a much wider array of options.
For grade 11 and 12 students only. Students who have not completed grade 10-11 band must speak
with myself personally in advance to arrange any necessary extra tutelage.
Course Content:
A much higher emphasis on personal ability will be placed with higher expectations of musical
improvement.
Out of School Calendar:
There will be three mandatory concerts, dates to be determined each year; one during the holiday
season, one in March (Spring Showcase) and one in June (end of the year concert).
Representative Literature:
Grade 4-5 (ex. Cajun Folk Songs II Ticheli, Symphonic Dance No. 3 Clifton Williams, Barnum and
Bailey's Favorite Karl King, The Planets Suite Holst, Incantation and Dance John Chance
Assessment/Lessons:
All grade 11-12 students will be required to take a 20 minute lesson once every two weeks after school.
This lesson will act as an opportunity for individual instruction and as a regular check up to ensure all
members of the ensemble are playing at an adequate level.

Assessment/Lessons (continued):
Students will be assessed based largely on individual improvement and growth as a musician through
these lessons, but also will be graded based on their understanding of various musical concepts such as
shaping, phrasing, and style.
Marching Band:
Marching band serves as a platform for the music program to support the school, and act as a means of
fundraising, directly and indirectly. It also serves as a means to improve as musicians through a
complete new means of performance and offers high level competition in an exciting and fun manner.
Marching Band is a required ensemble for all grade 11-12 band students
Other Performance Opportunities:
Small ensembles will be made available to students, these ensembles include a variety of ensembles,
quintets, quartets, trios, duets, and solo opportunities. Some of which include the jazz band, brass
quintet, woodwind septet, and many more.