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• Freshman Band- Freshman is included in my curriculum because this allows the directors focus on the development of 9th grade students understanding of music and fundamentals. Skill ranges will vary but those that are “rising stars” will be placed in musical leadership positions that they may not obtain if they were in the upper level ensembles. • Symphonic Winds- Symphonic Winds is included in the curriculum as a second band to further develop student’s ensemble abilities and technique beyond

“There are approximately one hundred and six different percussion instruments in the world (Hamby).” The bands of the late 1900s were starting to explore with more diverse genres, more percussive instruments, and getting more creative. School marching bands became popular in the 1900s by playing during halftime of football games, playing multiple of the same percussion instruments all in time, and getting various types of people to work together towards one similar goal. Modern era bands, two thousands-present

Anyone can stand on a podium and conduct, or call out a few commands, but it takes a well-rounded person to be a successful drum major. There are many different qualities that a drum major should possess. I, for one, believe that I possess many different qualities that make me a superior candidate for drum major. I have grown greatly as a person, as well as a musician, during my many years as a band student. Marching band is a huge passion of mine, and probably will always be. I love the feeling

A band director may direct an orchestra or concert band, but is usually not the head of the academic music department. You have to find arrangements for the band and help the students learn to play an instrument., This paper will discuss band direction and music performance; what you need to learn, degrees needed, qualifications, and employment. Marching band directors are masterful musicians who are well trained in music theory, history, musicianship, and artistry. Being an accomplished musician

On October 28, 2015 I went to the wind ensemble concert in the Hoag auditorium. It was a full house and the ensemble was fairly large. The set up was nice; the lighting and speakers were set in a way that would not interfere with the audience’s view of the band, and the stage fit the band perfectly. I don’t really have anything else positive to say about the concert; this concert was not as good as I was expecting and all I noticed were negatives about the performance. At first when they were on

For the 2017-2018 SIHS marching band season, I am applying for the position of Drum Major. I am choosing to do so because I believe I am a strong and competitive candidate for multiple reasons. Something I think is very valuable in considering someone for a leadership role is their determination. In marching band, giving up is never an option no matter how hard things are. When you’re in charge of the entire band you can't give up because everyone's leaning back and relying on you. I would like

As this semester is coming to an end in DAN 130, we were given our final assignment. For this project we were asked to get in groups of 4-5 students and create a two-minute dance incorporating the movement styles we have been taught. Since we are approaching the Christmas holiday we decided to incorporate that into our dance by choosing the song “Drummer Boy,” by Justin Bieber. We applied ballet, jazz, hip hop, and a few moves we learned on studio days into our routine. We also recorded ourselves

The difference between a drum and a percussion instrument creates confusion among those that don't know the intricacies of both instrument categories. While both instruments share similar characteristics, a drum consists of a very specific type of percussion instrument. Percussionists and drummers learn very early on to distinguish the difference by identifying the specific characteristics of each instrument. Main Differences Drums fall under the category of percussion instruments. However, not

There are many things that band can mean to a person. Many people see it as a person just making music through an instrument. In high school there are two different kinds of band marching band and concert band. Some of the things to consider about marching band and concert band is the education, type of music you play, uniforms you wear, instruments, and the posture you’re in when you are doing these two things. Marching band is an activity that portrays outside with different kind of movement

An elderly black man sits astride a large cylindrical drum. Using his fingers and the edge of his hand, he jabs repeatedly at the drum head--which is around a foot in diameter and probably made from an animal skin--evoking a throbbing pulsation with rapid, sharp strokes. A second drummer, holding his instrument between his knees, joins in, playing with the same staccato attack. A third black man, seated on the ground, plucks at a string instrument, the body of which is roughly fashioned from a calabash