MAINLAND CONCERT BAND PROGRAM

2015-16 Course Syllabus

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INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC - 21st Century Music Benchmark Portfolio Assessment - Mainland Regional High School, NJ

Mainland Instrumental Portfolio Assessment Benchmarks

Students will follow the guided
Instrumental Curriculum as presented
in this Benchmark Assessment Guide
using the Band Method Books and
supplemental materials provided by the
school. Directors will assess:
1. Technical exercises performed to an
acceptable level,
2. Musicianship and creativity as
determined by director approval, and,
3. Historical, cultural and global
applications that meet the states
core curriculum and national
standards in the Visual and
Performing Arts.

Sma! Goals

2010-2014 Benchmark Portfolio Design

Designed by Keith Hodgson 1990-2010

Music
Theory

2010-2014
Duet/ Trio
Ensemble
work

Student Self
Assessment

BENCHMARK
#5

I Recommend
14 Weeks to
a Better Band
Contempoary
Rhythms

TEXTS

BENCHMARK #2

All-State
Sight Reading

(see SMART goals to the left)

Plan how
to attain
that goal

Measure/
Assess
Goal
Achieved

Foundations
for Superior
Performance

The Benchmark Requirements

are designed to set goals for each
individual student so that they can
achieve success at their own pace.
This PIP (Personal Improvement
Plan) Portfolio assists the students
in always knowing what to practice
next and in setting SMART Goals.

BENCHMARK #3

SMART
GOALS

Independent
Solo Work

Portfolio

Interval Studies

Set high,
worthwhile goals

Reflect
on practice
and results

Building
a Musical
Resume

Vocabulary
Lists
Scales
Apreggios

BENCHMARK #4

Specific and Strategic

Measurable
Attainable
Results-Oriented
Time-Bound

Solo
Repertoire

Technique

Students move through the threetiered band program, attending their

scheduled lessons and working on
their benchmark requirements.
Private music study is also highly
recommended.

BENCHMARK #1

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INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC - 21st Century Music Benchmark Portfolio Assessment - Mainland Regional High School, NJ

STUDENT RECORD - MUSICAL RESUME

NATIONAL STANDARDS FOR MUSIC EDUCATION

NAME

1. Singing, alone and with others, a varied repertoire of music.

Core-Course - Instrumental Curriculum:

2. Performing on instruments, alone and with others, a varied repertoire of music.

Concert Band I
9
GT- Concert Band I (not 1st year members)
Concert Band II
9
GT- Concert Band II (not 1st year members)
Wind Ensemble (by audition)
9
GT- Wind Ensemble (by audition)

3. Improvising melodies, variations, and accompaniments.

4. Composing and arranging music within specified guidelines.
5. Reading and notating music.
6. Listening to, analyzing, and describing music.
7. Evaluating music and music performances.
8. Understanding relationships between music, the other arts, and disciplines outside the arts.

Instrument(s)

10
10
10
10
10
10

Other Music Opportunities:

11
11
11
11
11
11

12
12
12
12
12
12

Extra-Curricular Offerings:
Marching Band
Jazz Band
Solo / Ensemble Concert
Pit Orchestra

9. Understanding music in relation to history and culture.

NEW JERSEY CORE CURRICULUM CONTENT STANDARDS

Honors Groups:

9
9
9
9

10
10
10
10

11
11
11
11

12
12
12
12

Small Group Ensembles:

Standard 1.1 The Creative Process: All students will demonstrate an understanding of the elements and
principles that govern the creation of works of art in dance, music, theatre, and visual art.

All-South Jersey Region Band:

9, 10, 11, 12

Brass Quintet or Ensemble

All-State Band:

9, 10, 11, 12

Woodwind Quintet or Ensemble: 9, 10, 11, 12

Standard 1.2 History of the Arts and Culture: All students will understand the role, development, and influence of
the arts throughout history and across cultures.

Trenton Honors Band:

Rutgers Honors Band:
Rowan Univ. Side by Side:
SJAWE Side by Side:

9, 10, 11, 12
9, 10, 11, 12
9, 10, 11, 12
9, 10, 11, 12

Clarinet Choir:

9, 10, 11, 12

Saxophone Quartet:

9, 10, 11, 12

American Music Abroad:

9, 10, 11, 12

Percussion Ensemble:

9, 10, 11, 12

10, 11, 12

Other

9, 10, 11, 12

9, 10, 11, 12

Other

9, 10, 11, 12

Standard 1.3 Performing: All students will synthesize skills, media, methods, and technologies that are appropriate to
creating, performing, and/or presenting works of art in dance, music, theatre, and visual art.
Standard 1.4 Aesthetic Responses & Critique Methodologies: All students will demonstrate and apply an
understanding of arts philosophies, judgment, and analysis to works of art in dance, music, theatre, and visual art.

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TRI-M Music Honor Society:

Other

9, 10, 11, 12

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Music Theory I

9, 10, 11, 12

AP Music Theory

9, 10, 11, 12

Chorus / Voice Study

9, 10, 11, 12

Piano / Keyboard Study

9, 10, 11, 12

Strings / Orchestra

9, 10, 11, 12

Guitar

9, 10, 11, 12

Performance Trips:
___________________ 9, 10, 11, 12
___________________ 9, 10, 11, 12
Summer Music Camp Opportunities:
___________________ 9, 10, 11, 12
___________________ 9, 10, 11, 12
Other:
___________________ 9, 10, 11, 12
___________________ 9, 10, 11, 12
___________________ 9, 10, 11, 12

COURSE CONTENT
The Concert Bands course material will consist of:
Band Method Books
Various styles and grade levels of Band Music
Student Benchmark Assessment Portfolio
Rehearsal techniques and Performance expectations
Audio and video reference & presentations
Historical, Cultural and Technology activities and presentations
GRADING
Students will be graded on the following items:
Daily Classroom / Rehearsal participation
Weekly lessons
Attendance at Concert Performances and dress rehearsals
Benchmark Portfolio Assessments
Written classwork, homework, projects
PERFORMANCES
Winter Concert
Region Concert Band Festival
Community Pops Concert
Solo & Ensemble Concert
Spring Concert
Graduation Ceremony

Department Calendar
found online at:
www.MainlandMusic.weebly.com

Mr. Hodgson & Mr. Rohaly can be reached at their school email:
Mr. Hodgson - khodgson@mainlandregional.net

Mr. Rohaly - drohaly@mainlandregional.net

Mainland Regional High School Music Department

Department Evaluation & Assessment
January
Instrument:

Student:

This annual department evaluation will help as to determine band placement for September and
will also serve as re-seating for all three bands beginning second semester. In addition, this grade
will serve as half of the mid-term exam grade. (The other half being a written portion).

Date

Section 1: SCALES (Around the Circle)

Band
Director
Initial

100 points - 50% (circle incorrect notes) max 7pts each

Bb

F =

C#

D#

F#

G#

A#

B =

Bb

Eb

Bb =

F#

G#

C#

D#

E =

Eb

Ab

Bb

Eb =

C#

F#

G#

A =

Ab

Bb

Db

Eb

Ab =

F#

C#

D =

Db

Eb

Gb

Bb

Db =

F#

G =

Gb

Ab

Bb

Gb =

C =

Cb

Ab
Db

Eb

Concert Ab Chromatic Scale (WW & Percussion = 2 oct. / Brass 1 oct.) 16pts

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STUDENT ACCOMPLISHMENT
The Mainland Concert Band Program is designed to meet the individual
needs of ALL students. The students are divided into 3 levels of Concert
Band curricular courses so to meet the ability levels of student musicians in
grades 9-12 through varied levels of graded band music, method books and
instructional techniques.
Concert Band 1
Concert Band 2
Wind Ensemble
In addition, students will work on their individual accomplishments at their
own pace through work in their Benchmark Portfolio Assessment Books. The
band directors will work with students individually in their group lessons on a
weekly basis to assist, assess and evaluate each and every student in the
band program.

Scale subtotal (100 pts)

1 point each if memorized (max 12 pts.)

Extra Credit Memorized =

Section 2: SOLO 80 points - 40% (max 10pts each)

RRhythmic Accuracy
NNote Accuracy
DDynamics
FFacility (speed)

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TTone Quality
IIntonation
BBreathing
OOverall Musicianship

Solo
subtotal

(80 pts)

(support and spots) =

Section 3: SIGHT READING 20 points - 10% (max

RRhythmic Accuracy
N Note Accuracy
DDynamics
MMusicality

5 pts each)

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Students will receive this evaluation for feedback.

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Scale subtotal (100 pts)

Solo subtotal

(80 pts)

Sight Reading subtotal (20 pts)

(grade)

TOTAL:

Wind Symphony selections for next year will be based on evaluation, portfolio work and lesson attendance.

out of 200

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