FGC Beginning Band: Curriculum Outline
Student Outcomes
My group’s success depends on my contribution.
I am responsible to and for my section, my ensemble and my program.
My attitude will dictate my success.
I will understand basic musical terminology and increase my musical vocabulary.
I will play with my best tone at all times.
I will play musically.
I will come to each rehearsal and performance prepared to the best of my abilities.
1st Quarter
August
Importance of music in our school and community
Proper instrument care and assembly
Band posture and breathing
Learn basics of reading music notation
Learn first notes
Begin method book progression
Daily procedures and expectations
September
Learn next three notes
Master quarter, half and whole note/rest rhythmic values
Introduce tied notation
Learn common accidental signs.
Rehearse winter concert music.
2nd Quarter
October
Learn remaining notes in primary octave
Learn eighth note/rest rhythmic values
Introduce slurring
Introduce basic dynamics
Introduce concept of duple meter
Prepare winter concert music
November
Master primary octave
Introduce intonation
Prepare winter concert music
December
Prepare and perform winter concert music
Continue method book progression
3rd Quarter
January
Continue method book progression
Master duple meter
Introduce balance and blend
February
Continue progression of dynamics
Prepare spring concert music
Continue method book progression
March
Learn staccato and legato
Prepare spring concert music
4th Quarter
April
Prepare spring concert music
Continue method book progression
Introduce triple meter
May
Continue progression of graduated dynamics
Prepare and perform spring concert music
Instrument inventory year-end-update
Annual review and assessment