Underwood High School Band Syllabus

Underwood High School Band
2009-2010
Course Syllabus
Instructor: Mr. Clark Room: 101
Office: 111 Phone: 712-566-2703
Email Address: dclark@underwood.k12.ia.us
I. Course Description: Concert Band is a performance-based class. The Concert Band is the main training ensemble. Concert Band is open to all students playing wind and or percussion instruments from grades 9-12. This course meets first hour every day and has required early morning rehearsals during the marching season. The performance schedule includes all home football games, home basketball games, two concerts, state marching in the fall, solo ensemble contest, large group contest, and a summer parade on the 4th of July.
II. Course Objectives: Goals and objectives for the course include:
1. A thorough understanding of a variety of musical literature.
2. Development of multiple social and life related skills.
3. A sense of responsibility and belonging to a competitive group.
4. Work towards multiple participants in the Iowa All-State and SWIBA Honor Bands.
5. Competing in the State Marching Competition
6. The ability to perform alone and with others on a musical instrument.
III. Grading Procedures:

1. The majority of each student’s grade is based on attendance.
2. This is a performance-based class. Students are heavily graded on all scheduled performances throughout the semester.
* Absence to any required performance listed in the Band Handbook without permission from the director could result in a failing grade for the semester.
All absences will result in a zero grade for participation. Students who are excused will have the option to make up missed participation points.
Please refer to the Underwood High School Instrumental Music Handbook for dates of performances, grading scale, and discipline plan.