CONCERT BAND SYLLABUSSeptember 17, 2012
Course Name: Concert Band
Teacher: Rob Rayfield
Contact Info: Email: rayfielr@canby.k12.or.us
Phone: 503-263-7200 x 5855
Blog: http://blogs.canby.k12.or.us/rayfielr (Category: Concert Band)
Period: 1st
Trimester: 1st Trimester, 2012-13

Class Rules & Expectations
• In your seat with your instrument ready to play at the bell
• No electronic devices
• Disruptive behavior will cause your grade to be reduced

Student Supplied Materials
Student instruments must be in class everyday for rehearsal

Course Description
The Concert Band is composed of CHS wind and percussion students from all grades who prefer concert work. This ensemble will focus on the performance of light concert and pep band music of various styles. The required performances for this trimester are Playathon 2012 in September and the Holiday Pops Concert in December. To improve the performance level of all band members, the band will periodically be divided into various sub-groups for sectional rehearsals to concentrate on improving their instrumental technique and for testing.

Grading Procedures
The student’s grade will be based primarily on the percentage of points earned from the following:
• Class Participation
• Attendance at all required performances
• Performance test on required scales
.....On your instrument: Major scales in C, F , B-flat, E-flat, G, D, and A
.....Concert scales: Major scales in C, F , B-flat, E-flat, G, D, and A
• Performance tests on various basic rhythms
• Written tests on basic music theory including the structure of scales and music terms
• Performance tests on selected music
Note: extra credit is available for playing in the stands at football games & in parades.

Attendance/Tardy Policy
1) Verbal warning to student
2) Communication with parent(s) & student
3) Communication with parent(s), student, & counselor
4) Referral to Student Center
Please note: I mark attendance immediately at the beginning of class. If you are tardy, it is your responsibility to go to the attendance office and get a “Yellow” slip so that your “Absent” can be changed to “Tardy”.

Curriculum Materials Used
• “Foundations for Superior Performance” by Richard Williams & Jeff King
• “66 Festive and Famous Chorales for Band” arranged by Frank Erickson
• Pep band selections in various styles contained in the CHS Pep Band Folder
• Music Theory booklet (handout)
• Concert music to be selected
• SmartMusic software

Sequence of Activities
Unit 1: Reviewing the Basics (September)
• • Work on both Tone and Intonation using the “Chorales” books above (tested)
• Review scale structure (tested)
• Increase Technical Ability using the “Foundations” book above
• Review basic rhythms (tested)
• Begin Music Theory Booklet
• Review pep band play book
• Perform at Playathon 2012 (see schedule on blog)

Unit 2: Focus on Performance (October)
• Expand repertoire adding new pep band arrangements to the play book
• Continue work on Tone and Intonation (tested)
• Continue work on Technique
• Continue working on basic rhythms (tested)
• Continue work on Music Theory Booklet (tested)
• Review Parade Marching technique
• Begin preparation for Holiday Pop’s Concert

Unit 3: Transition to Concert Season (November)
• Perform at Albany Veteran’s Day Parade (voluntary)
• Continue work on Tone and Intonation (tested)
• Continue work on Technique (tested)
• Continue working on basic rhythms (tested)
• Continue work on Holiday Pop’s Concert

Unit 4: Holiday Pops Concert (December)
• Continue work on Tone and Intonation (tested)
• Continue work on Technique (tested)
• Complete testing on scales, rhythms and theory
• Perform in Holiday Pop’s Concert (see schedule on blog)

CONCERT BAND: SCOPE & SEQUENCESeptember 09, 2010Course Name.....Concert Band
Teacher..................Rob Rayfield
Trimester..............1st Trimester
Period.....................1st

Course Description
The Concert Band is composed of CHS wind and percussion students from all grades who prefer concert work. This ensemble will focus on the performance of light concert and pep band music of various styles. The only required performance is Playathon 2010. To improve the performance level of all band members, the band will periodically be divided into various sub-groups for sectional rehearsals to concentrate on improving their instrumental technique and for testing. The student’s grade will be based primarily on the percentage of points earned from the following:
• Class work
• Attendance at all required performances
• Performance test on required scales:
• On your instrument: Major scales in C, F , B-flat, E-flat, G, D, and A
• Concert scales: A-flat maj., C maj. & A min., G and A min.
• Basic Music Theory including the structure of scales
• Performance tests on chosen music
Note: extra credit is available for playing in the stands at football games & in parades.

State & National Content Standards taught in this class
State Standards
• Aesthetics and Art Criticism
• Historical and Cultural Perspectives
• Create, Present, and Perform
• National Standards
• Perform on instruments a varied repertoire of music
• Reading and notating music
• Listening to, analyzing and describing music
• Evaluating music and music performances
• Understanding relationships between music, the other arts, and disciplines outside the arts
• Understanding music in relation to history and culture

State Performance Standards used for assessment in this class
• Historical and Cultural Perspectives
• Create, Present, and Perform

Curriculum Materials Used
• “Foundations for Superior Performance” by Richard Williams & Jeff King
• “66 Festive and Famous Chorales for Band” arranged by Frank Erickson
• Pep band selections in various styles contained in the CHS Pep Band Folder
• Music Theory booklet (handout)
• Concert music to be selected

Sequence of Activities:
-Unit 1: Reviewing the Basics (September)
• Review scale structure
• Work on both Tone and Intonation using the “Chorales” books above (tested)
• Increase Technical Ability using the “Foundations” book above (tested)
• Begin Music Theory Booklet
• Review pep band play book
-Unit 2: Focus on Performance (October)
• Expand repertoire adding new pep band arrangements to the play book
• Continue work on Tone and Intonation (tested)
• Continue work on Technique (tested)
• Continue work on Music Theory Booklet
• Review Parade Marching technique
• Begin preparation for Holiday Pop’s Concert
• Perform at Playathon 2009 (see schedule)
-Unit 3: Transition to Concert Season (November)
• Perform at Albany Veteran’s Day Parade (voluntary)
• Continue work on Tone and Intonation (tested)
• Continue work on Technique (tested)
• Continue work on Music Theory Booklet
• Continue work on Holiday Pop’s Concert

Communication
➢ Mr. Rayfield’s email: rayfielr@canby.k12.or.us
➢ Mr. Rayfield’s CHS phone: 503-263-7200 x 5855
➢ Mr. Rayfield’s cell phone: 503-516-2594
➢ Mr. Rayfield’s blog: http://blogs.canby.k12.or.us/rayfielr

ROB RAYFIELD
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