Advanced Band

(Year-Long Course)

The major emphasis of this course is to develop student achievement through the study of more difficult band music. The course develops the ability to perform on an instrument with considerable skill accuracy and aesthetic sensitivity, provides opportunities for increasing skill in ensemble playing, and provides acquaintance with A the standards repertory of band that is technically and qualitatively advanced. The student is provided with opportunities to examine and study the fundamental arts components including, where applicable, the perceptual, creative, historical, and critical. The course also develops skills in score reading