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Guidelines For Band Placement
A-1 Roster for 2007-08
A-2 Roster for 2007-08
The placement of
student musicians will be determined by the band director. This
process will be based upon several factors:
1)
Musical
Proficiency Students will be placed based upon their ability to
play their instrument. These factors will include musicality, tone
production, technique, intonation, and the ability to sight-read.
2)
Personal Maturity Students are placed based upon their
self-motivation, their ability to handle stress, and to work as a
team member.
3)
Instrumentation The integrity of balanced instrumentation is
paramount for maximizing the musical potential of an ensemble. It
will be the sole responsibility of the director to maintain a
balanced instrumentation based upon current resources.
Music Proficiency
Based upon our
current program of three concert bands:
Students in
the 3rd ensemble, or A-3, will exhibit some or all of the
following characteristics:
- continued
improvement in tone production, intonation, and technique.
- is a freshman.
-
has an average of 3 years performance experience.
-
has some marching band experience.
-
has the technical facility to successfully perform a U.I.L. Class
III or II solo.
-
has the sight-reading ability to perform Grade II Music.
Students in
the 2nd ensemble, or
A-2, will exhibit some or all of the
following characteristics:
-
intermediate skill showing some degree of good tone production,
intonation, and technique.
- mostly
9th and 10th grade
-
has an
average of 4 or more years of performance experience.
- has
1 or more years of marching experience
- has
the technical facility to successfully perform a U.I.L. Class II or
I solo
- has
the sight-reading ability to perform Grade II to Grade III music
- is
able to demonstrate most of the idiomatic characteristics of their
instrument
Students in the 1st
ensemble, or
A-1, will exhibit some or all of the following
characteristics:
- demonstrates
a high degree of musical maturity:
Tone production: idiomatic of the
instrument, (i.e., with vibrato on flute, double reeds, etc).
Intonation: knows pitch tendencies
characteristic to the instrument. Matches pitch without the aid of
a tuner.
Technique: can expressively perform
a wide range of dynamics, tempi, and musical styles.
- mostly
upperclassmen.
- has
an average of 5 or more years of performance experience.
- has
an average of 3 years marching experience.
- Has
the technical facility to successfully place in the T.M.E.A Region
Band/Orchestra.
- Has
the technical facility to successfully to perform a U.I.L. Class I
solo.
- Has
the sight-reading ability to perform Grade III to Grade IV music.
Personal Maturity
Self-Motivation observable achievement will be a
consideration. For example, students who strive for mastery do so
on a consistent basis, (region band, solo & ensemble, etc), as well
as are successful in academics.
Ability to
handle stress top performing ensembles represent the varsity
equivalent of our band program. Our tradition of high musical
excellence is constantly tested on a yearly basis. The musical
literature is comparable to honors recognition. Performance
demands require an individual who can maintain a high level of
musicality as well as handle an intense academic environment.
Ability to work as a team member -
compatibility and reliability is an essential element with any
successful group. Individual egos, personal agendas, inconsistent
personal behavior hamper this goal. Working
together, we can do more!
Instrumentation
Whenever
possible, concert setting ensembles will consist of the approximate
band instrumentation:
6 Flutes (1
piccolo)
2 Oboes
9 Bb Soprano
Clarinets
3 Bass Clarinets
(1 Contra)
2 Bassoons
2 Alto Saxes
1 Tenor Sax
1 Baritone Sax
8 Trumpets
4 French Horns
4 Tenor
Trombones
1 Bass Trombone
2 Baritones
2 Tubas
6 Percussionists
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