Brandon Valley 5th Grade Band: Watch for Updates on Band Recruitment for this year's 4th graders!

Friday, April 16, 2010

Watch for Updates on Band Recruitment for this year's 4th graders!

Recruitment assemblies are being scheduled for this year's 4th graders! Our current 5th grade band members will be performing some of their solos and full band selections for our 4th graders during the last week of April. Watch for more updates to follow.....

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Objectives for 5th Grade Band

Studying instrumental music in the 5th grade band program will broaden players' ability and understanding in the following areas:

1. Development of proper posture, breathing and tone production.
2. Development of music reading skills and rhythm skills.
3. Memorization of new notes and fingerings as introduced.
4. (For percussionists) development of rudiments as they are introduced while using correct stickings, playing accurate rhythms and tapping the steady beat.
5. Proper instrumental rehearsal techniques/habits.
6. Sensitivity to appropriate musical styles.

7. Appropriate stage presence and etiquette.

8. Leadership

9. Teamwork, accountability and responsibility.