Second of four semesters of wind ensemble (symphony band) including preparation and performance of standard concert band music and transcriptions of all styles. This group performs for college as well as community functions. These courses are open to college students, adult members of the community, and advanced placement high school students who play woodwind, brass, and percussion instruments.
Goals, Topics, and Objectives
- Regular warm-up
Practice warming up using breathing, range, balance, and blend exercises.
- Concentrated rehearsals
Demonstrate introduction to reinforcement level listening habits, with emphasis on introduction to reinforcement level of interpretation of symphonic band literature.
- Sight-reading
Demonstrate introduction to reinforcement level in sight-reading skills.
- Musical voice
Demonstrate introduction to reinforcement level of the dynamic contrast in development of one's musical "voice" or musical tone.
- Performances
Perform at introduction to reinforcement level in end-of-semester performance as scheduled (HFC Symphony Band Concert, etc.).
Assessment and Requirements
- Class Participation
- Evaluation of public performance
- Student self appraisals
Repertoire to be determined by instructor.
Outcomes
Credit for Prior College-Level Learning
Musical Audition
Determined by department