Stage 1 Desired Results

ESTABLISHED GOALS

• Cultural Literacy
• Critical Listening
• Artistic tolerance and emotional maturity
• Technique on a chosen instrument commensurate with years of study

Standards

Students will be able to independently use their learning to…        

• MA Arts Reading and Notation Standard 2.12
• MA Arts Playing Instruments Standard 3.11
• MA Arts Playing Instruments Standard 3.12

Meaning

UNDERSTANDINGS        

Students will understand that…

• music is a universal language that affords humans a singular opportunity to create, perform, respond, and connect with one another.
• wind band music has a cultural heritage and legacy that began centuries ago and continues to evolve and modernize itself into the 21st century.
• musical creation and performance are vitally important to the forging of intimately connected communities.

Acquisition

Students will independently be able to use their learning for...        

• music making of their own according, in both small and large group settings, for the multi-faceted purposed of education, entertaining, and emoting.
• the ability to relate music and its embedded emotional context to both micro and macro societal events.
• creating a positive and lasting impact on the cultural sustainability of their local community.

Stage 2 - Evidence

Evaluative Criteria

Assessment Evidence

• technical prowess on a chosen instrument
• critical listening skills
• understanding of a piece of music’s historical origins and architecture
• focus and contribution during rehearsals/performances

PERFORMANCE TASK(S):        

• video performance exam
• self-reflection
• musicianship exam
• ensemble understanding

Stage 3 – Learning Plan

Summary of Key Learning Events and Instruction

• halftime show selections (marching band)
• stand tunes for football games (marching band)
• parade selections for Christmas and Memorial Day holidays (marching band)
• winter concert program (concert band)
• all city band concert (concert band)
• annual spring trip competition setlist (concert band)

• spring concert program (concert band)
• graduation program (concert band)