Grade 9 Band
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I am so glad you've chosen to stick with band in high school!
We will spend the year continuing to improve our playing skills, musical literacy, and listening skills. We will also touch on history and theory concepts. Use Google Classroom to find more specific resources and any digital assignments and playing tests.
Please keep these dates free as it is important that we have our entire ensemble for performances.
We will spend the year continuing to improve our playing skills, musical literacy, and listening skills. We will also touch on history and theory concepts. Use Google Classroom to find more specific resources and any digital assignments and playing tests.
Please keep these dates free as it is important that we have our entire ensemble for performances.
- December 3, 2023 - MBA Holiday Tuba Festival in Winnipeg (interested students only)
- December 6, 2023 - Winter Concert (ALL bands, 6:30 arrival, 7:00 performance)
- February, 2024 - Westman Honour Band (selected students only, date TBD)
- February 20 - 24, 2024 - MBA Concert Band Festival in Winnipeg (Grade 9 and Senior Band only, one day for each band TBD)
- June 5 - Spring Concert (ALL Bands, 6:30 arrival, 7:00 concert)
Playing Tests:
10% will be lost each day overdue
You can use a phone/tablet or home, or find time to come record at school (outside of regular class time).
-I should hear a strong, well-projected sound.
-I should hear a clear sense of pulse/rhythm.
-I should hear accurate pitches.
-I should hear clear articulations (slurs, accents, staccatos, etc).
-I should hear dynamic contrasts (volume changes).
You can use a phone/tablet or home, or find time to come record at school (outside of regular class time).
-I should hear a strong, well-projected sound.
-I should hear a clear sense of pulse/rhythm.
-I should hear accurate pitches.
-I should hear clear articulations (slurs, accents, staccatos, etc).
-I should hear dynamic contrasts (volume changes).
Playing Test Reminders:
-Playing tests should be uploaded to the Google Classroom page.
-Make sure it's a video of you playing not just audio.
-I should be able to see your upper body/head so I can check fingerings.
Pro Tips:
-Start recording several days before the due date so you have lots of time to practice and get better!
-Find a quiet place in your house to record where you aren't distracted. (See Mrs. Burke if you need to use the band room to record in.)
-If you're having technical troubles, take a screen shot as evidence that your assignment wasn't late.
-Playing tests should be uploaded to the Google Classroom page.
-Make sure it's a video of you playing not just audio.
-I should be able to see your upper body/head so I can check fingerings.
Pro Tips:
-Start recording several days before the due date so you have lots of time to practice and get better!
-Find a quiet place in your house to record where you aren't distracted. (See Mrs. Burke if you need to use the band room to record in.)
-If you're having technical troubles, take a screen shot as evidence that your assignment wasn't late.
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