7th Grade Band
The following learning targets represent the major concepts studied and assessed in this course.
Semester 1
Unit 1: Winter Performance
- Perform rhythms independently and in ensemble
- Perform concert music alone and with others
- Identify and discuss elements of music
- Understand expectations and purpose of performance
- Analyze repertoire
- Connect with history and meaning of music
Semester 2
Unit 2: Adjudicated Performance
- Analyze and select repertoire
- Connect with history and meaning of music
- Demonstrate collaboration and responsibility
- Expand rhythm and note reading skills
- Perform concert music independently and in ensemble
Unit 3: Spring Performance
- Analyze and select repertoire
- Connect with history and meaning of music
- Demonstrate collaboration and responsibility
- Expand rhythm and note reading skills
- Perform concert music independently and in ensemble
Essential Questions
- How do musicians make creative decisions?
- How do musicians improve creative work?
- When is creative work ready to share?
- How do performers select repertoire?
- How does understanding context inform performance?
- How do performers interpret music?
- When is a performance ready to present?