DECKERVILLE Jr.

High School Course Syllabus

Jr. High Band
Number of Credits: 1
Course Instructor
Jesse Belkiewicz
jbelkiewicz@deckerville.k12.mi.us

Prerequisites
Students must have had band in previous grades (unless otherwise accepted by band director).

Course Description
Students will develop the skills needed to perform, create and analyze various styles of music through varied lessons both as a group and individually.

Relevance
Music is an important part of life. It gives students and outlet to be creative and opens pathways in the brain which help solve problems and lets
students “think outside the box”.

Course Expectations
By the end of the course the students will perform, create and analyze various styles of music. They will also learn important life lessons through
music such as responsibility, integrity, dependability, respect, and discipline.

Course Standards (music standards

Standard 1: Apply skills and knowledge to perform in the arts.
Standard 2: Apply skills and knowledge to create in the arts.
Standard 3: Analyze, describe, and evaluate works of art.
Standard 4: Understand, analyze, and describe the arts in their historical, social, and cultural contexts.
Standard 5: Recognize, analyze, and describe connections among the arts; between the arts and other disciplines; between the arts and everyday life.

Key for Success

Practice! Students should not be afraid to ask questions or take a “musical chance” based on what they’ve learned previous. Students should push
themselves outside of their comfort zone, they wouldn’t learn anything if they didn’t.

Parents as Partners
Please feel free to email me with any questions you may have. Please check your student’s progress on Skyward weekly to monitor their progress.
Simple conversations at home about topics discussed in class can enhance learning greatly. Please review the resources I make available on the
bands website accessed through the schools homepage. Support from home is one of the biggest contributing factors of successful students and
band programs. Thank you!

Course Outline
Marking period 1: review 8th and 16th note rhythm, breathing, tuning, Bb Eb and F scales, Halloween parade
Marking period 2: apply 8th and 16th note rhythm, chorales, add Ab scale, Christmas Concert music
Marking period 3: Intonation, tone, rhythm review, band festival music
Marking period 4: Sight reading, listening, improvising, advanced warm-ups, Spring concert/graduation music

Methods of Assessment
The students will be assessed daily, usually informally. There may be quizzes to insure proper notes/rhythms are being played when needed.
Attendance to performances are the biggest chunk of the overall grade, with participation second and the final exams will be worth 10% of final
grade. This is outlined in detail in the band handbook.

Board-Approved Grading Scale

A = 90­100%
Deckerville Community Schools 1 Revised
8/21/2019
B = 80­89%
C = 70­79%
D = 60­69%
E = Failure CR/NC – Credit or No
Credit

Prepared to Learn
Responsible
Integrity
Dependable
Earn and give Respect

Deckerville Community Schools 2 Revised

8/21/2019