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Beginning Band

Timothy.Nemzin@windermereprep.com

Course Standards

- Students perform accurately and independently, alone and in small and large ensembles, with good posture, breath support (winds) and stick control (percussion).

- Students understand and notate standard music theory terminology related to note names, rhythm, articulation, tempo, dynamics, key signatures, and expression.

- Students demonstrate knowledge of the basic principles of tonality, intervals, chords and harmonic progressions in their analysis of music.

- Students evaluate the quality and effectiveness of their own and other’s performances using musical terminology.

- Students learn and understand the importance of aural skills such as singing, humming, and internalizing pitch.

- Students devise criteria for evaluating performances and compositions.

Student Supplies

  • Instrument
  • Method Book
  • Pencil

Student Products

  • Fall Concert: 12/17/2025
  • Spring Concert: 5/13/2025
  • Solo & Ensemble for interested students

(Please see Mr. Nemzin in December for this)

Course Overview

Beginning Band is a course for band students with one year or less of experience

on a band instrument. In this course, we will continue student progression towards

proficiency on their instruments through the use of band method books, sheet music,

and other supplemental materials. Since this is a performance-based course, we will

have a few concerts and performances that are required for students so that they can

demonstrate what they have learned. We are happy to welcome all proficient

student performers to our band!

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