Band 10-20-30 Year Plan

80 Classes (77 mins) over 16 Weeks

Course Information : This course runs from Monday to Friday each week from 12:21-1:38f or
sixteen weeks. This course will meet the requirements of the High School Music program of
studies. Since this is a performance based class much of the time will be playing/practicing
pieces of music to prepare for concerts. Evaluations and assessments will fall into place spirally
as the music curriculum often does. Because the course runs spirally I have not included lesson
overviews within my Unit Plans. This is because there will be a lot of dependance on how the
repertoire is coming and that the assessments will take place at varying points throughout the
semester.
Course Objective: The objectives of this course are for students to become balanced well
rounded musicians whom have the opportunity to learn theoretical knowledge and use it in a
practical way. Students will become knowledgable in the elements of performance, aural
training, historical knowledge, range, articulation, technique and theory.
Resources Consulted: Alberta Education: High School Music Program of Studies, Teaching
Instrumental Music in Canadian Schools-Edwin B. Wasiak

September
Week 1

Theme: Attitudes
Concepts: This first week of class will be used to ensure that students understand the attitude that
is expected throughout the remainder of the course. This will be done by name learning, team
building and beginning to learn rep almost immediately once the course starts. If students get set
in the proper routine and understand my expectations clearly from day one this will help
everything run smoothly for the remainder of the year.
Curricular Outcomes:ATTITUDES: Positive attitudes are fostered by success in singing, playing,
reading, listening, creating and valuing music. Through instrumental music, students will be
encouraged to:
value the uniqueness of this communication skill
appreciate fine arts as a form of personal enrichment, self-expression and/or entertainment
be appreciative of human values as they are recorded in great instrumental literature
develop positive, realistic self-images through an understanding and acceptance of themselves,
with their strengths and their limitations
develop an appreciation of the social value of instrumental participation

 continue to develop their creative abilities and to use them in a constructive manner to
contribute to society and to personal satisfaction
apply maximum effort and attain effectiveness in performance through physical and mental
discipline
appreciate creativity as exhibited in all areas of human endeavour
maintain positive attitudes toward leisure in all its forms, present and future
value the necessity of learning throughout life develop a sense of purpose in life and joy in
living.
Week 2

Theme: Listening and critically self analyzing

Concepts: During this week we will be having a focus on listening and begin each class with a
piece of music that is substantial to the concert band world.
Curricular Outcomes: LISTENING: To develop the ability to make intellectual and aesthetic
judgments based on critical listening and analysis.

Week 3

Theme: Scales and Articulations

Concepts: During this week we will be doing a different scale everyday in multiple different
styles of articulations. Students will be pushed in their knowledge of scales as well as different
types and styles of tonguing associated with different articulations.
Curricular Outcomes: PERFORMANCE:The student will recognize and be able to perform,
using articulations from the articulation chart at their appropriate grade level.
Week 4

Theme: Valuing Music of All Styles

Concepts: In this week we will be looking at multiple different styles of music including some
atonal music. Listening to many different styles and genres of music will help open their ears to
different concepts and help them explore the world of music that is out there ready to be listened
to.
Curricular Outcomes: VALUING: To grow in the appreciation, understanding and enjoyment of
music as a source of personal fulfillment.

October
Week 5

Theme: Range Extension

Concepts: Every good musician must have a decent range on their instrument and there is some
important universal pedagogy that goes along with that. In this week we will be focussing on this
pedagogy as well as many different exercises that students can do to start developing a stronger
range.
Curricular Outcomes: PERFORMANCE: The student will recognize and be able to perform all
pitches within these written ranges:
Week 6

Theme: Rhythm and Articulations

Concepts: During this week we will be directing many different rhythmical studies in an attempt
to develop the counting/reading skills of the band in a way that benefits the ensemble. Students
will be pushed in their rhythmical skills and helped develop proper counting habits.
Curricular Outcomes: RHYTHM: The student will be able to recognize, write, verbally count
and perform at various tempos: (See specific grade levels for examples of rhythms)
Week 7

Theme: Written/Theory
Concepts: This week will be focussed around theoretical knowledge and students will gain basic
theory skills with examples pulled from their music. Having theoretical knowledge can deepen
the understanding a young musician holds help them develop into better musicians.
Curricular Outcomes: WRITTEN/THEORY: 1.) recognize and write in treble or bass clef, all
intervals within an octave 2.) construct a major and a chromatic scale starting on any note 3.)
recognize and write all major and minor key signatures from
Week 8

Theme: Concert Preparation

Concepts: In this final week leading up to our concert we will be focussing on concepts of
performance as well as ensuring that the repertoire we will be performing is locked down tight
and all ready to go. Some of the things we will be going over are concepts of anxiety control,

breathing, ensuring that we have practiced and tuning. This week will sole focus on making the
program as good as possible for the concert.
Curricular Outcomes: GLOS: PERFORMING: 1.)To discover, develop and evaluate their
talents and abilities in musical performance through establishing, extending and reinforcing
correct technical skills. 2.) To recognize, interpret and perform rhythm, melody, harmony, form
and expression as they appear in musical notation. 3.)To develop and perform a repertoire of
quality literature.
(October 31 possible concert)

November
Week 9

Theme: Concert Preparation

Concepts: In this final week leading up to our concert we will be focussing on concepts of
performance as well as ensuring that the repertoire we will be performing is locked down tight
and all ready to go. Some of the things we will be going over are concepts of anxiety control,
breathing, ensuring that we have practiced and tuning. This week will sole focus on making the
program as good as possible for the concert.
Curricular Outcomes: GLOS: PERFORMING: 1.)To discover, develop and evaluate their
talents and abilities in musical performance through establishing, extending and reinforcing
correct technical skills. 2.) To recognize, interpret and perform rhythm, melody, harmony, form
and expression as they appear in musical notation. 3.)To develop and perform a repertoire of
quality literature.
(Tuesday Nov.8 Concert)
Week 10

Theme: Aural Training

Concepts: During this week we will be focussing on some aural concepts and developing the
students ears. This is an important concept because the tuning of the band will improve after
working on this. Ear training is important for anyone whom wishes to do well within an
ensemble or solo performance.
Curricular Outcomes: AURAL:
recognize ABA, Rondo, and Theme and Variation forms
recognize phrases and cadence points
notate two measures of rhythmic phrases using one tone
recognize the following intervals when played melodically
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ascending: unison, octave, perfect 4, perfect 5, major 3

recognize when any two given tones are in tune/out of tune with one another in intervals of
perfect 4, perfect 5, unison
Week 11

Theme: History (1)

Concepts: In order to understand where music is today we need to go back to where it began.
This is why music history is so important. Students need to understand the sequence of events
that has led to where we are now and see how music has changed over the years. Throughout this
experience students ears will be challenged with new sounds and their idea on classical music
will likely change or be challenged at least.
Curricular Outcomes: HISTORY: The student will be able to identify the following composers
according to historical period and nationality. The student will listen to and make critical
comment on a minimum of six works, covering all available style periods, and with particular
attention to composers of wind band music. (See grade levels for exact information)
Week 12

Theme: History (2)

Concepts: In order to understand where music is today we need to go back to where it began.
This is why music history is so important. Students need to understand the sequence of events
that has led to where we are now and see how music has changed over the years. Throughout this
experience students ears will be challenged with new sounds and their idea on classical music
will likely change or be challenged at least.
Curricular Outcomes: HISTORY: The student will be able to identify the following composers
according to historical period and nationality. The student will listen to and make critical
comment on a minimum of six works, covering all available style periods, and with particular
attention to composers of wind band music. (See grade levels for exact information)
Week 13

Theme: Breathing and Fearless Performance

Concepts: During this week we will be cover the concepts of breathing a fearless performance, as
per Jeff Nelson. These concepts are ones that students will be able to use for the rest of their
musical career and are ones that focus should definitely be put on. Throughout the course of the
week we will be looking at different breathing gym exercises as well as the concepts of
conquering performance anxiety.
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Curricular Outcomes: PERFORMING: 1.)To discover, develop and evaluate their talents and
abilities in musical performance through establishing, extending and reinforcing correct technical
skills. 2.) To recognize, interpret and perform rhythm, melody, harmony, form and expression as
they appear in musical notation. 3.)To develop and perform a repertoire of quality literature.

December
Week 14

Theme: Concert Preparation

Concepts: In this final week leading up to our concert we will be focussing on concepts of
performance as well as ensuring that the repertoire we will be performing is locked down tight
and all ready to go. Some of the things we will be going over are concepts of anxiety control,
breathing, ensuring that we have practiced and tuning. This week will sole focus on making the
program as good as possible for the concert.
Curricular Outcomes: GLOS: PERFORMING: 1.)To discover, develop and evaluate their
talents and abilities in musical performance through establishing, extending and reinforcing
correct technical skills. 2.) To recognize, interpret and perform rhythm, melody, harmony, form
and expression as they appear in musical notation. 3.)To develop and perform a repertoire of
quality literature.
(December.06 Christmas concert)
Week 15

Theme: Exploratory
Concepts: Once the final concert is complete students will have the opportunity to create and
explore topics that interest them either in a solo or group setting.
Curricular Outcomes: CREATING:To develop additional through interpretation, improvisation,
arranging and composing.
RESEARCHING: To develop a knowledge of music history and literature and its relationship to
world history. To make students aware of the applications of music in our society with respect to
music careers, and avocational and leisure uses.
Week 16

Theme: Exploratory

Concepts: Once the final concert is complete students will have the opportunity to create and
explore topics that interest them either in a solo or group setting.
Curricular Outcomes: CREATING:To develop additional through interpretation, improvisation,
arranging and composing.
RESEARCHING: To develop a knowledge of music history and literature and its relationship to
world history. To make students aware of the applications of music in our society with respect to
music careers, and avocational and leisure uses.