FIRST SIX WEEKS
NOTE: THE ABOVE SKILLS SHOULD TAKE PLACE DURING THE FIRST TWO WEEKS AND MAY EXTEND INTO THE THIRD WEEK.
SECOND SIX WEEKS
THIRD SIX WEEKS
Emphasize tone production
B. Carefully monitor posture, instrument and hand position
II. Material to be covered
A. Essential Elements 2000 pp. 13 -19 (TAAS R5, R4, R1) (TEKS 1C, 2A, 2B, 3B, 3C, 4A, 4B, 5A, 5B, 5C)
B. Concepts to be taught:
1. Rhythm: Eight note patterns, dotted half notes, pickups (TAAS M2) (TEKS 2A, 3B)
2. Time Signatures: Introduce ¾ time (TAAS M2) (TEKS 2A, 3B
3. Articulation: review ties, teach slurs
4. Reteach accidentals and key signature (TEKS 1B)
5. Introduce dynamic markings, repeats (TEKS 6B)
6. Teach half/whole steps and major scale construction (TEKS 3C)
7. Brasses: Lip Slurs, teach proper warm-up procedures
8. Percussion: begin roll studies (mallets and drums)
9. Teach students proper concert behavior.
C. Scales (one octave) (TEKS 1B, 3C)
Note: Teaching procedure for all scales will include having the class say the letter names of the scale notes in rhythm while fingering, then play. Also, the class will state the name of the concert scale, starting note, and key signature.
Flutes: Concert Bb and Eb
Oboe: Concert Bb and Eb
Bassoon: Concert Bb and F
Clarinets: Concert Bb (split octaves) and Concert Eb
Saxes: Concert Bb and Concert F
Brasses (except horn): Concert Bb and Concert F
Horn: Concert F and Eb
Mallets: Concert C, Bb, Eb, and Ab
Drums: Rudiments, flams, long roll, 5, 9, 17 stroke rolls, paradiddles, drags.
D. Teaching procedures
1. Continue to use the count, say letter names, and play method
2. Use rhythm studies and rhythm slides (TEKS 3A)
3. Use supplemental materials, as needed
4. Continue passing off lines in the book (TEKS 2A, 2B)
5. Have students write a paragraph about their performance at the Demonstration Concert (TAAS W1, W3) ( TEKS 8.6A, 8.6B, 8.6C)
E. Demonstration Concert (TEKS 6A, 6B, 6C, 2C)
1. Each class will perform one song alone
2. Full Band will perform at least two songs
NOTE RANGES FOR 3RD SIX WEEKS: All students should play from low Concert A to Concert Bb (third space for trumpets). Clarinets will begin extension of low range by adding fingers. Horn range: Low Bb to high C.
FOURTH SIX WEEKS
A. “Essential Elements 2000”: pp. 20 – 28 (TAAS R3) (TEKS 2A, 2B, 2C, 3B, 3C, 4A, 4B, 5A, 5C, 5D)
B. New Concepts
1. rhythm: Dotted Quarter note patterns (TAAS M2) (TEKS 3B, 3C)
2. Clarinets begin register slurs
3. All instruments extend range; play chromatics
4. Expand lip slur studies for brass
5. Music theory – review/reteach half steps, whole steps, major scale construction, chromatics (TAAS R1) (TEKS 3B, 3C)
6. Begin chromatic scale – beginning range
7. Percussion – begin solo studies
C. Scales (TEKS 1B, 3C)
Flutes: Review Concert Bb, F; Add Concert Eb and Ab
Clarinets: Review Concert Bb, Eb; add Concert F, Ab
Oboe: Review Concert Bb, F; add Concert Eb, Ab
Bassoon: Review Concert Bb, F; add Concert Ab
Brasses: Review Concert Bb, F; add Concert Ab and teach Concert Eb
Horn: Review Concert F, Eb; add concert Db, Bb (1st octave)
Mallets: Review Concert C, F, Bb, Eb; add Concert Ab and Db
Drums: Add rudiments: flam paradiddle, flam tap, flamacue, 7 stroke roll
D. Teaching Methods
1. Students should name notes of scale as they finger
2. Use rhythm exercises and rhythm slides. (TEKS 3A)
3. Review and play scales daily as part of warmup
4. Continue passing off lines in the book
NOTE RANGE FOR INSTRUMENTS:
Flutes: Low C – C4 above the staff
Clarinets: Low E to G above the staff
Saxes: Low D to E above the staff
Trumpet: Low G to D (fourth line)
Horn: Low F to D (fourth line)
Trombone/Baritone: Low F to High C
Tuba: Low F to High C (second space)
FIFTH SIX WEEKS
A. “Essential Elements 2000” Book: pp. 29 – 35 (TAAS R5) (TEKS 5B, 5D, 4A, 4B, 5A, 4D)
B. New Concepts
1. Expand ranges
2. Clarinets: extensive work crossing the break
3. Technique: thirds/arpeggios
4. Introduce solos, duets, trios
5. Use rhythm slides (TEKS 3A)
6. Use other supplementary materials, as needed. (TEKS 3A)
7. Continue passing off lines; encourage students to finish book one
8. Begin working on material for Beach Within Reach Festival and Spring Concert.
9. Work on ensembles for the solo/ensemble festival
C. Scales: (TEKS 1B, 3C)
Flute: Review Concert Bb, Eb, F, Ab; Teach Concert C, G and add full range of instrument on others
Clarinet: Teach Bb across break; teach 2nd octave of concert F and Eb; review Concert Ab
Saxes: Review Bb, Eb, Ab, F; add C
Oboe: review Cocnert Bb, F, Eb, Ab; teach Concert C, G
Bassoon: review Concert Bb, F, Ab, C; teach Concert Eb, Db, G
Brass: review Bb, F, Ab; teach Eb, C
Horns: review Concert F, Eb, Db, Bb; teach concert C, G
Mallets: review Concert C, F, Bb, Eb, Ab, Db; add G, D
Drums: Rudiments: Use rudiments in solos, ensembles
D. Chromatics (TEKS 1B, 3C)
1. Each instrument should be able to play a one octave chromatic scale at this time. Most can play beyond that.
2. Continue teaching full chromatic scale for each instrument – use fingering chart
E. Note Ranges:
Flute: Low C to high F
Clarinet: Low E to high G
Saxes: Low C to high C
Oboe: Low C to high C
Bassoon: Low Bb to high F
Trumpet: Low G to high F
Horn: Low F to high D
Trombone: Low F to high Eb
Tuba: Low F to high Eb
Mallets: Full range of instrument
SIXTH SIX WEEKS
A. “Essential Elements 2000” Book (TEKS 1C, 2B, 2C, 3B, 3C, 4A, 4B, 5A, 5B, 5C, 5D)
1. Finish remainder of book: review all material;
2. Introduce material from “Foundations for Superior Performance”
B. New Material
1. Introduce cut time, syncopation, sixteenth notes and rests (TEKS 2A)
2. All instruments will expand ranges
3. Performance: all students will be encouraged to participate in the McKamy Solo/Ensemble Festival. All Classes will play ensembles in class to promote this. (TEKS 2C, 5C, 6A, 6B, 6C)
4. Contest Performance: Students will perform in full band setting at the Beach Within Reach Festival. (TEKS 2C, 5C, 6A, 6B, 6C)
5. Spring Concert performance: Students will perform in full band setting at least 3 tunes. At least one tune will come from the UIL Grade One list. (TEKS 2C, 5C, 6A, 6B, 6C)
6. Music for any performances during the year will be chosen and passed out to students a minimum of three weeks before the performance.
7. Students will continue passing off lines in their book. (TEKS 1A, 2A)
C. Major Scales (TEKS 1B, 3C)
Flutes: Concert C, F, Bb, Eb, Ab, Db, G and Chromatic the full range of the instrument
Oboe: Concert C, F, Bb, Eb, Ab, Db, G, and Chromatic the full range of the instrument
Bassoon: Concert C, F, Bb, Eb, Ab, Db, G, and Chromatic the full range of the instrument
Clarinet: Concert C, F, Bb, Eb, Ab, Db, G and Chromatic two octaves.
Saxes: Concert C, F, Bb, Eb, Ab, Db, G and Chromatic full range of the instrument
Trumpet: Concert C, F, Bb, Eb, Ab, Db, G and Chromatic up to high G
Baritone, Trombone and Tuba: Same as trumpet
Horn: Concert C, F, Bb, Eb, Ab, Db, G and chromatic to high F
Mallets: all scales full range of instrument
D. Chromatics (TEKS 1B, 3C)
1. All instruments should be able to play at least Concert Bb and Eb chromatic scales, one octave in triplet eighth notes. Most students will be playing the full range of their instruments
2. Directors should complete the teaching of the full range Chromatic scale.
3. Teaching technique for all scales: say out loud, finger, then play.
E. Note Ranges
Flute: Low C to high C (three octaves)
Oboe: Low Bb to high D above the staff
Bassoon: Low Bb to high G above the staff
Clarinet: Low E to high G above the staff
Saxes: Low Bb to high F above the staff
Trumpet: Low G to high A above the staff
Horn: Low F to high F top line of staff
Trombone, Baritone, Tuba: Low F to high F, 2 oct.
Mallets: entire keyboard
F. Spring Concert
1. At least 3 full band songs will be performed.
2. One song will be a selection from the UIL Grade One list.
3. One song will be a concert march
G. Auditions for Middle School Bands
1. Scales: Concert C, F, Bb, Eb, Ab, Db, G and chromatic
2. Octaves will be as listed above
3. Etude will be chosen for each instrument
4. Sight-reading will be required for each instrument
- During the first two weeks directors will help students and parents secure a quality instrument to play. All students should have an instrument by the end of the 2nd week.
- Music Theory
- Staff, bar lines, measures, clef signs (TAAS OBJECTIVE R1) (TEKS – 3.C)
- Musical alphabet (learn and say forwards and backwards) (TEKS – 3.C)
- Names of notes of treble and bass clefs. (TEKS 3.C)
- Kinds of notes and rests (whole, half, quarter, eighth). (TEKS 1.B, 3.C)
- Musical tree of notes showing relationships (TAAS R4) (TEKS 3.B)
- Time signatures (TAAS M2) (TEKS 3.B)
- Teach Playing Position (without instrument) (TEKS 5.B)
- Teach Ready Position and Relaxed Position.
- Teach what is a beat (one down/up); then, add more beats (TAAS M2) (TEKS 2A)
- From playing position, students will count out loud a whole note using Eastman counting, voice impulse, and foot (down/up motion) (TAAS M2) (teks 2.A)
- Teach proper breathing techniques
- Teach correct formation of embouchure and percussion hand positions.
- Continue work with embouchure with mouthpiece
- Flute (head joint only)
- Clarinet (mouthpiece, reed, barrel)
- Saxophone ( mouthpiece, reed, neck)
- Double Reeds (reed only)
- Brasses (mouthpiece)
- Percussion (sticks and practice pad)
- Work on good sounds with mouthpieces using long tones and use low, middle and high pitches and sirens for brasses
NOTE: THE ABOVE SKILLS SHOULD TAKE PLACE DURING THE FIRST TWO WEEKS AND MAY EXTEND INTO THE THIRD WEEK.
- Continue reviewing fundamentals already taught
- Continue working on mouthpieces:
- Hold the note contests
- Pass the note contests
- Tap foot and play whole notes, whole rests, half notes, half rests, and quarter notes, quarter rests.
- Teach correct instrument assemble and care
- Teach parts of the instrument and how they work
- Teach correct assembly by steps
- Teach how to take instrument apart, by step
- Teach correct instrument storage
- Teach correct care of instrument
- Discuss needed supplies
- Produce a characteristic sound on the instrument body without fingerings
- Teach correct hand position and instrument position
- Finger positions on instrument
- Angle and correct position of instrument
- Correct manner of pressing keys
- Teach first note:
- Correct fingering
- Produce characteristic sound and pitch (check individuals)
- Hold the note contests; pass the note contests
- Percussion begin mallet this week
- Begin buzz rolls on practice pads
- Teach three parts of a note
- Attack (teach proper way to tongue)
- Sustain (fast air with good embouchure)
- Release (stop the air, but not with tongue)
- Teach at least two more notes and fingerings
- Play whole notes, whole rests, half notes, half rests, quarter notes and quarter rests on new notes.
- Use metronome (MM=80-90) (TAAS M2) (TEKS 3.B)
- Count and clap rhythms first
- Play, tapping foot (check ups and downs)
SECOND SIX WEEKS
- Begin working in “Essential Elements”, book I (TAAS R5,R4,R1) (TEKS 1C, 2B, 2C, 3B, 3C, 4A, 4B, 5A 5B, 5C, 5D)
- Begin Practice Journals
- Method of recording time
- Grading system
- Material to be covered: pp.4-12
- Teaching procedure for new material:
- Say the rhythm using Eastman counting system and clap the rhythm; as a class, checking foot patterns (up/down) (TAAS M2) (TEKS 3B,4A)
- Say note names and finger in rhythm as a class (TAAS M2) (TEKS 3B, 4A)
- Use the metronome at MM=80 – 90
- “Fog” the music
- Play the music
- Teaching Techniques
- Directors will start class immediately at the correct time
- Teach with a positive attitude and constructive comments
- Establish and maintain firm and consistent discipline
- Monitor class progress by walking around the room during instruction
- Vary activities to reinforce concepts
- Concepts to be covered during this six weeks
- Rhythm: whole, half, quarter notes and their corresponding rests (TAAS M2) (TEKS 3B)
- Rhythm: Ties, fermatas, repeat signs (TAAS R1) (TEKS 1B)
- Time Signatures: 4/4 and 2/4 (TAAS M2) (TEKS3B)
- Introduce accidentals (TEKS 1B, 3C)
- Introduce key signatures (TEKS 1B, 3C)
- Use rhythm slides (TEKS 2A) (TAAS M2)
- Use other supplementary materials as needed; Alfred’s Essentials of Music Theory and handouts specifically written for each instrument.
- Percussion: introduce note values thru sixteenth notes
THIRD SIX WEEKS
Emphasize tone production
B. Carefully monitor posture, instrument and hand position
II. Material to be covered
A. Essential Elements 2000 pp. 13 -19 (TAAS R5, R4, R1) (TEKS 1C, 2A, 2B, 3B, 3C, 4A, 4B, 5A, 5B, 5C)
B. Concepts to be taught:
1. Rhythm: Eight note patterns, dotted half notes, pickups (TAAS M2) (TEKS 2A, 3B)
2. Time Signatures: Introduce ¾ time (TAAS M2) (TEKS 2A, 3B
3. Articulation: review ties, teach slurs
4. Reteach accidentals and key signature (TEKS 1B)
5. Introduce dynamic markings, repeats (TEKS 6B)
6. Teach half/whole steps and major scale construction (TEKS 3C)
7. Brasses: Lip Slurs, teach proper warm-up procedures
8. Percussion: begin roll studies (mallets and drums)
9. Teach students proper concert behavior.
C. Scales (one octave) (TEKS 1B, 3C)
Note: Teaching procedure for all scales will include having the class say the letter names of the scale notes in rhythm while fingering, then play. Also, the class will state the name of the concert scale, starting note, and key signature.
Flutes: Concert Bb and Eb
Oboe: Concert Bb and Eb
Bassoon: Concert Bb and F
Clarinets: Concert Bb (split octaves) and Concert Eb
Saxes: Concert Bb and Concert F
Brasses (except horn): Concert Bb and Concert F
Horn: Concert F and Eb
Mallets: Concert C, Bb, Eb, and Ab
Drums: Rudiments, flams, long roll, 5, 9, 17 stroke rolls, paradiddles, drags.
D. Teaching procedures
1. Continue to use the count, say letter names, and play method
2. Use rhythm studies and rhythm slides (TEKS 3A)
3. Use supplemental materials, as needed
4. Continue passing off lines in the book (TEKS 2A, 2B)
5. Have students write a paragraph about their performance at the Demonstration Concert (TAAS W1, W3) ( TEKS 8.6A, 8.6B, 8.6C)
E. Demonstration Concert (TEKS 6A, 6B, 6C, 2C)
1. Each class will perform one song alone
2. Full Band will perform at least two songs
NOTE RANGES FOR 3RD SIX WEEKS: All students should play from low Concert A to Concert Bb (third space for trumpets). Clarinets will begin extension of low range by adding fingers. Horn range: Low Bb to high C.
FOURTH SIX WEEKS
A. “Essential Elements 2000”: pp. 20 – 28 (TAAS R3) (TEKS 2A, 2B, 2C, 3B, 3C, 4A, 4B, 5A, 5C, 5D)
B. New Concepts
1. rhythm: Dotted Quarter note patterns (TAAS M2) (TEKS 3B, 3C)
2. Clarinets begin register slurs
3. All instruments extend range; play chromatics
4. Expand lip slur studies for brass
5. Music theory – review/reteach half steps, whole steps, major scale construction, chromatics (TAAS R1) (TEKS 3B, 3C)
6. Begin chromatic scale – beginning range
7. Percussion – begin solo studies
C. Scales (TEKS 1B, 3C)
Flutes: Review Concert Bb, F; Add Concert Eb and Ab
Clarinets: Review Concert Bb, Eb; add Concert F, Ab
Oboe: Review Concert Bb, F; add Concert Eb, Ab
Bassoon: Review Concert Bb, F; add Concert Ab
Brasses: Review Concert Bb, F; add Concert Ab and teach Concert Eb
Horn: Review Concert F, Eb; add concert Db, Bb (1st octave)
Mallets: Review Concert C, F, Bb, Eb; add Concert Ab and Db
Drums: Add rudiments: flam paradiddle, flam tap, flamacue, 7 stroke roll
D. Teaching Methods
1. Students should name notes of scale as they finger
2. Use rhythm exercises and rhythm slides. (TEKS 3A)
3. Review and play scales daily as part of warmup
4. Continue passing off lines in the book
NOTE RANGE FOR INSTRUMENTS:
Flutes: Low C – C4 above the staff
Clarinets: Low E to G above the staff
Saxes: Low D to E above the staff
Trumpet: Low G to D (fourth line)
Horn: Low F to D (fourth line)
Trombone/Baritone: Low F to High C
Tuba: Low F to High C (second space)
FIFTH SIX WEEKS
A. “Essential Elements 2000” Book: pp. 29 – 35 (TAAS R5) (TEKS 5B, 5D, 4A, 4B, 5A, 4D)
B. New Concepts
1. Expand ranges
2. Clarinets: extensive work crossing the break
3. Technique: thirds/arpeggios
4. Introduce solos, duets, trios
5. Use rhythm slides (TEKS 3A)
6. Use other supplementary materials, as needed. (TEKS 3A)
7. Continue passing off lines; encourage students to finish book one
8. Begin working on material for Beach Within Reach Festival and Spring Concert.
9. Work on ensembles for the solo/ensemble festival
C. Scales: (TEKS 1B, 3C)
Flute: Review Concert Bb, Eb, F, Ab; Teach Concert C, G and add full range of instrument on others
Clarinet: Teach Bb across break; teach 2nd octave of concert F and Eb; review Concert Ab
Saxes: Review Bb, Eb, Ab, F; add C
Oboe: review Cocnert Bb, F, Eb, Ab; teach Concert C, G
Bassoon: review Concert Bb, F, Ab, C; teach Concert Eb, Db, G
Brass: review Bb, F, Ab; teach Eb, C
Horns: review Concert F, Eb, Db, Bb; teach concert C, G
Mallets: review Concert C, F, Bb, Eb, Ab, Db; add G, D
Drums: Rudiments: Use rudiments in solos, ensembles
D. Chromatics (TEKS 1B, 3C)
1. Each instrument should be able to play a one octave chromatic scale at this time. Most can play beyond that.
2. Continue teaching full chromatic scale for each instrument – use fingering chart
E. Note Ranges:
Flute: Low C to high F
Clarinet: Low E to high G
Saxes: Low C to high C
Oboe: Low C to high C
Bassoon: Low Bb to high F
Trumpet: Low G to high F
Horn: Low F to high D
Trombone: Low F to high Eb
Tuba: Low F to high Eb
Mallets: Full range of instrument
SIXTH SIX WEEKS
A. “Essential Elements 2000” Book (TEKS 1C, 2B, 2C, 3B, 3C, 4A, 4B, 5A, 5B, 5C, 5D)
1. Finish remainder of book: review all material;
2. Introduce material from “Foundations for Superior Performance”
B. New Material
1. Introduce cut time, syncopation, sixteenth notes and rests (TEKS 2A)
2. All instruments will expand ranges
3. Performance: all students will be encouraged to participate in the McKamy Solo/Ensemble Festival. All Classes will play ensembles in class to promote this. (TEKS 2C, 5C, 6A, 6B, 6C)
4. Contest Performance: Students will perform in full band setting at the Beach Within Reach Festival. (TEKS 2C, 5C, 6A, 6B, 6C)
5. Spring Concert performance: Students will perform in full band setting at least 3 tunes. At least one tune will come from the UIL Grade One list. (TEKS 2C, 5C, 6A, 6B, 6C)
6. Music for any performances during the year will be chosen and passed out to students a minimum of three weeks before the performance.
7. Students will continue passing off lines in their book. (TEKS 1A, 2A)
C. Major Scales (TEKS 1B, 3C)
Flutes: Concert C, F, Bb, Eb, Ab, Db, G and Chromatic the full range of the instrument
Oboe: Concert C, F, Bb, Eb, Ab, Db, G, and Chromatic the full range of the instrument
Bassoon: Concert C, F, Bb, Eb, Ab, Db, G, and Chromatic the full range of the instrument
Clarinet: Concert C, F, Bb, Eb, Ab, Db, G and Chromatic two octaves.
Saxes: Concert C, F, Bb, Eb, Ab, Db, G and Chromatic full range of the instrument
Trumpet: Concert C, F, Bb, Eb, Ab, Db, G and Chromatic up to high G
Baritone, Trombone and Tuba: Same as trumpet
Horn: Concert C, F, Bb, Eb, Ab, Db, G and chromatic to high F
Mallets: all scales full range of instrument
D. Chromatics (TEKS 1B, 3C)
1. All instruments should be able to play at least Concert Bb and Eb chromatic scales, one octave in triplet eighth notes. Most students will be playing the full range of their instruments
2. Directors should complete the teaching of the full range Chromatic scale.
3. Teaching technique for all scales: say out loud, finger, then play.
E. Note Ranges
Flute: Low C to high C (three octaves)
Oboe: Low Bb to high D above the staff
Bassoon: Low Bb to high G above the staff
Clarinet: Low E to high G above the staff
Saxes: Low Bb to high F above the staff
Trumpet: Low G to high A above the staff
Horn: Low F to high F top line of staff
Trombone, Baritone, Tuba: Low F to high F, 2 oct.
Mallets: entire keyboard
F. Spring Concert
1. At least 3 full band songs will be performed.
2. One song will be a selection from the UIL Grade One list.
3. One song will be a concert march
G. Auditions for Middle School Bands
1. Scales: Concert C, F, Bb, Eb, Ab, Db, G and chromatic
2. Octaves will be as listed above
3. Etude will be chosen for each instrument
4. Sight-reading will be required for each instrument