Course Outline

East Ridge High School Band

Course Outline

We believe every student should be requested to organize knowledge, exercise talents, and have creative experiences that will help contribute to the full development of the individual. It is also our philosophy that education should prepare all students whatever their varying abilities, interests, and needs, to function effectively in their environment. It is our belief that provisions should be made for the advanced and average level students, as well as the student with special needs and concerns.

Therefore, our commitment to education is to:
......furnish through the educational process guidance and maximum learning opportunities consistent with individuals so that they may function effectively throughout their lives; ...... provide educational experiences which lead to critical evaluation of change and how it affects students and the society in which they live;
......emphasize the stimulation of curiosity as fundamental to the educational process while developing basic skills and concepts;
......encourage student and community participation in a worthwhile school, home, and community activities to insure a greater awareness of his/her civic and social responsibilities.
To these goals and ideas we are committed.

Objective
1. To assist in developing a personal contribution towards each students attainment of a happy, useful, and successful life.

2. To provide an opportunity for preparation to further education.

3. To provide a varied academic environment to fulfill the need of each individual, ranging from the slow learner to the gifted student.

4. To provide an opportunity for development of leadership and citizenship through extracurricular activities.

5. To further the development of ethical, moral, and cultural values.

If your son/daughter is unable to attend a performance because of an emergency or illness please contact Mr. Hart as soon as possible. A note from parents with a telephone number is required for any absence. Unexcused absences will result in a reduction of grade and may result in elimination from future performances.

Band Department

Marching Band :

A Study in the practical aspects of the techniques and basic formation with respect to the development of the marching band and pageantry performances during the pre-game and half time periods of football games, and marching festivals. The course will cover techniques with respect to the role of personnel, basic drills, planning procedures, arranging concepts, equipment, and membership. Practical experience is provided through rehearsals, performances at football games, parades, marching festivals and other activities requiring a marching band.

This course meets graduation requirements for fine arts, and personal fitness upon completion the student earns one credit.

Dance / Drill Team

The course will cover the compositional qualities of body,drills,and equipment placed on the performer to enhance the musical performance of the marching band, by adding visual movements.The demands placed on the performers include symmetry,asymmetry,balance texture, line, form, contrast, and artistic routines.It is recognized that they are a self supporting group within the band program. Practical experience is provided through rehearsals, performances at football games, parades, marching festivals, solo and ensembles, basketball games, assembly programs,indoor festivals, district,state,national,international, and community activities. In the spring of each year the team has tryouts for new members; candidates must have an overall 2.5 G.P.A., no U's in conduct, good attendance record and complete a week of intense training.

This course meets graduation requirements for performing arts upon completion the student earns one credit toward grsduation.

Concert/Symphonic Band:

Designed to provide experienced students opportunities for musical enrichment through the study and performance of the finest quality musical literature. In addition, opportunities exist for solo-ensemble experience and large ensemble performances. There is a strong emphasis on individual development of advanced performance skills for the purpose of broadening the range of musical experiences.

This course meets graduation requirements for performing fine arts, upon completion the student earns one credit.

Jazz Band:

The content includes the rehearsal and performance of diverse popular and idiomatic jazz literature. Basic improvisation, tone production, individual and ensemble performance technique, and appreciation of the history of jazz in the United State are emphasized and applied.A audition is required .

This course meets graduation requirements for performing fine arts, upon completion the student earns one credit.

Non credit Performance groups

Pep Band

Jazz Combo

Small Ensemble

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