ThiscoursehasbeendevelopedfromTheOntarioCurriculum,TheArts CourseTitle:AdvancedBand CourseCode:AMI3/4 Grade:10/11 CreditValue:1credit Prerequisite:Grade9orbyteacherpermission Textbook:Variousscoresarrangedbytheclass CurriculumLeader:Mr.Carvallo Teacher:Mr.

Carvallo RevisionDate:September

CourseDescription Thiscourseemphasizestheappreciation,analysis,andperformanceofJazzbigband,popularmusic, Stageband,CanadianandnonWesternmusic.Studentswillperformtechnicalexercisesand appropriaterepertoireincontemporarypopularstyles,completedetailedcreativeactivities,analyzeand evaluateliveandrecordedperformances.Studentswillalsoplan,andproducemusicproductions. Throughthiscoursestudentswillfindinmusicasourceofenjoymentandpersonalsatisfaction,gaining creativeproblemsolvingskills,individualandcooperativeworkhabits,knowledgeofthemselvesand others,asenseofpersonalresponsibility,andconnectionstotheircommunitiesandfuturecareers.

Unit Unit1 UnitTitle Dictation/ear training/composition/ Arrangingtechnique Theory 1Majorarrangement arrangingassignment,Band Rehearsal/Practice, performancetechniques. Improvisation Musichistoryresearch Approx Time 15hours Evaluationssummativeandformative Ongoing

Unit2 Unit3

10hours 70hours

assignmentdueatendofunit Ongoing,culminating,demonstrations Concerts,RehearsalSkills,Recording

Unit4 Unit5

10hours 05hours

Ongoinginpreparationforperformances ResearchEssaydueatendofunit

OverallExpectation
TheoryandFoundation describeaspectsofmusicalformincurrentmusicproductions analyzeworksinvariousstyles,andarrangemusicforseniorband describeappropriateinstrumentapplications identifyanddescribefundamentalmusictheoryappropriatetogradelevel SkillsandProcesses demonstrateunderstandingofprofessionalpracticesandprinciples demonstrateunderstandingoftheimportanceofinterpersonalandtimemanagementskills demonstrateproficiencyinperformanceskillsinstudiesandinrepertoireinvariousmusicalstyles reproduceaccuratelybyclapping,playing,orsingingmusictheyarestudying

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ImpactandConsequences demonstratesunderstandingofthesocietalissuesrelatedtomusice.g.historicalandculturalcontext identifycareeropportunitiesinmusic demonstratesmasteryoftechnicalskillsappropriateforthiscourse demonstratesapplicationofperformanceskillsandknowledgeoftheoryastheyrelatetotheperformance medium Communication Ifstudentsareexperiencinganykindofdifficultywiththeirstudies,accesstoextrahelpisavailablefromtheteacher byarrangement.Theteacherwillcontactparents/guardiansbytelephoneifhehasanyconcernsaboutthestudents progressandachievement. Ifparents/guardiansneedtospeakwiththeteacherconcerningtheprogressandachievement,theymaydiscussthe issueeitherinpersonoronthetelephone4163931590x20100oremailesteban.carvallo@tdsb.on.ca AllassignmentsandmonthlyplansarepostedtostudentsGoogledrivefolder Teaching/Learning/AssessmentStrategies

Avarietyofteachingandlearningstrategiesareusedthroughoutthecourse,including: classroomlessons Rehearsals collaborativeandcooperativelearning studentteacherconferencing independentstudy demonstrations practicalapplications research homework theoreticallessonsandassignments EvaluationStrategies (FormativeandSummative PerformanceAssessment Peerandselfevaluation Journals Researchprojectsandessays Assignedexercises Presentations,Concertperformances,Rehearsals Bandarrangements

PersonalCommunication Conferencing,Studentteacherinterviews,Teachergroup Ongoingverbalfeedback,Critiqueself/peer,GoogleDrivediscussions AssessmentTools Rubrics,checklists,markingschemes,Self/peerassessment,Anecdotalcommentswithsuggestionsforimprovement Evaluationofstudentworkwillbebasedontheprovincialcurriculumexpectationsandtheachievementlevels outlinedinthecurriculumpolicydocuments.Thepercentageweightingofeachcategoryisasfollows:

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Categories CreatingandPerforming FoundationsTheory Reflecting,RespondingandAnalysing

% 60 20 20

Evaluationsforthecoursewillconsistofthefollowing Reporting Period October Interim January March June TermWork 100% 70% 80% 60% 30% 20% 10% December Exam
Summative Evaluation Culminating Acivity

Total 100% 100% 100% 100%

30%

Seestudentagendaforclearstatementsregardingproceduresforhomework,lateassignments,absences,missed work,andacademicintegrity.Academicintegrityisakeyvalueintheeducationsystemandtherewillbe penaltiesforacademicdishonestythatreflectschool,BoardandMinistrypolicystatements.

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RehearsalSkillsEvaluation
R (049) Never Leadership Nevershowsgood leadershipanda positivespirit Nevercooperativeand willingtocontribute Neversetsupquickly (chairs,music,stands, instrument, microphone) Level1 (5059) WithDifficulty Rarely Rarelyshowsgood leadershipandapositive spirit Cooperativeandwilling tocontributeonceina while Rarelysetsupquickly (chairs,music,stands, instrument, microphone) Level2 (6069) sometimes Sometimesshowsgood leadershipanda positivespirit Cooperativeand willingtocontribute someofthetime Sometimessetsup quickly(chairs,music, stands,instrument, microphone) Level3 (7079) Usually Usuallyshows goodleadershipand apositivespirit Cooperativeand willingto contributemostof thetime Usuallysetsup quickly(chairs, music,stands, instrument, microphone) Usuallyrespectful oftherehearsal process,doesnot leaveearly,and doesnottalkoutof turn Usuallyinhis/her place Usuallybrings music,instruments Usuallyattends sectionals Usuallysupplies writtennotefor missed rehearsal/sectional Usuallyattentive. Usuallylistens well Usuallycooperates withsectionleaders Usuallyattends extrarehearsalsand sectionals Usuallylearns partsinatimely manner Usuallyarole modelasa participantor leader Usuallyontask duringrehearsal Usuallyassists classmatesif needed Usuallyopento newideas Usuallysetsup and/orcleansup (chairs,music stands,instruments, microphones) Level4 (8095) Alwaysoralmost always Consistentlyshowsgood leadershipandapositive spirit Cooperativeandwillingto contribute Alwayssetsupquickly (chairs,music,stands, instrument,microphone)

Attitude

Neverrespectfulof therehearsalprocess, alwaysleaveearly,and doestalksoutofturn Neverinhisorher place

Rarelyrespectfulofthe rehearsalprocess, usuallyleavesearly,and alwaystalksoutofturn Rarelyinhisorher place

OrganizationSkills

Neverbringsmusic, instruments Neverattends sectionals Neversupplieswritten noteformissed rehearsal/sectional Neverattentive. neverlistenswell Nevercooperateswith sectionleaders Neverattendsextra rehearsalsand sectionals Neverlearnspartsina timelymanner Neverseenasarole modelasaparticipant orleader Neverontaskduring rehearsal

Rarelybringsmusic, instruments Rarelyattends sectionals Rarelysupplieswritten noteformissed rehearsal/sectional Rarelyattentive. Rarelylistenswell Rarelycooperateswith sectionleaders Rarelyattendsextra rehearsalsandsectionals

sometimesrespectful oftherehearsal process,Sometimes leaveearly,and sometimestalksoutof turn Sometimesinhis/her place Sometimesbrings music,instruments Sometimesattends sectionals Sometimessupplies writtennoteformissed rehearsal/sectional Sometimesattentive. Sometimeslistenswell Sometimescooperates withsectionleaders Sometimesattends extrarehearsalsand sectionals Sometimeslearnsparts inatimelymanner Sometimesarole modelasaparticipant orleader Sometimesontask duringrehearsal

Alwaysrespectfulofthe rehearsalprocess,doesnot leaveearly,anddoesnot talkoutofturn Alwaysinhis/herplace

Alwaysbringsmusic, instruments Alwaysattendssectionals Alwayssupplieswritten noteformissed rehearsal/sectional

EnsembleSkills

Alwaysattentive. Alwayslistenswell Alwayscooperateswith sectionleaders Alwaysattendsextra rehearsalsandsectionals

Individual

Rarelylearnspartsina timelymanner Rarelyseenasarole modelasaparticipant orleader Rarelyontaskduring rehearsal

Alwayslearnspartsina timelymanner Alwaysarolemodelasa participantorleader Alwaysontaskduring rehearsal

Contributionto Ensembleand Department

Neverassists classmatesifneeded Neveropentonew ideas Neversetsupand/or cleansup(chairs,music stands,instruments, microphones)

Rarelyassists classmatesifneeded Rarelyopentonew ideas Rarelysetsupand/or cleansup(chairs,music stands,instruments, microphones)

Sometimesassists classmatesifneeded Sometimesopento newideas Sometimessetsup and/orcleansup (chairs,musicstands, instruments, microphones)

Alwaysassistsclassmates ifneeded Alwaysopentonewideas Alwayssetsupand/or cleansup(chairs,music stands,instruments. microphones)

Student Name_________________Date_______________

Mr. Carvallos Rehearsal Rubric

CarvallosPerformanceAssessmentRubric Level1 5059 Demonstrates limitedaccuracy Demonstrates limitedaccuracy Demonstrates limitedaccuracy Demonstrates limitedaccuracy Demonstrates limitedaccuracy Demonstrates limitedaccuracy Appliesconcept oftonequality withlimited effectiveness Appliesthe conceptof intonationwith limited effectiveness Limited knowledgeand understanding Level2 6069 Demonstrates someaccuracy Level3 7079 Demonstrates considerable accuracy Demonstrates Demonstrates someaccuracy considerable accuracy Demonstrates Demonstrates someaccuracy considerable accuracy Demonstrates Demonstrates someaccuracy considerable accuracy Demonstrates Demonstrates someaccuracy considerable accuracy Demonstrates Demonstrates someaccuracy considerable accuracy Appliesconcept Appliesconcept oftonequality oftonequality withsome with effectiveness considerable effectiveness Appliesthe Appliesthe conceptof conceptof intonationwith intonationwith some considerable effectiveness effectiveness Some Considerable knowledgeand knowledgeand understanding understanding Level4 8099 Demonstrates highdegreeof accuracy Demonstrates highdegreeof accuracy Demonstrates highdegreeof accuracy Demonstrates highdegreeof accuracy Demonstrates highdegreeof accuracy Demonstrates highdegreeof accuracy Appliesconcept oftonequality withhighdegree ofeffectiveness Appliesthe conceptof intonationwith highdegree effectiveness Highdegreeof knowledgeand understanding

Accuracyof rhythm Accuracyof pitch Accuracyof articulation Expressiveness through dynamics Expressiveness throughtempo Expressiveness Through phrasing Tonequality

Tuning (intonation)

(drummers only)formand phrasing memorizede.g. #ofbarsper section/tempo markings (Guitarand Limited Some Considerable Highdegreeof piano)Chord knowledgeand knowledgeand Knowledgeand knowledgeand structure/ application application application application voicings ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________

CarvallosArrangementAssignment
SongName StudentName ConcertPitchScoreDateHandedIn TransposedScore/PartsDate LateOntime CommentsPre

CommentsPost

RehearsalComments

FinalEditComments

FinalMarkeg.style,conventions,spacing
layout,presentation,readability,details,meetsor exceedsrubricexpectations(seeassignment outline)ABalancedarrangement!Voicings, Harmony,Creativityandoriginalityof arrangements

/100

StudentComment

ConcertReflection
Whatdidyoudoinordertobepreparedfor,andbe proudofyourperformanceatMusicNight?
Task:Writeareflectionaboutyourownpersonalperformanceandthe performanceoftheourBandatMusicnightandtwoothermemorableperformance fromoneoftheotherclass Details: approximately12pagesinlength, doublespaced(everyotherline) useparagraphform refertotherubricforevaluationcriteria

ContentSuggestions: Makeyourcommentsspecificbyusingmusicterminology.Yourgoalisto demonstrateyourabilitytoanalyzewhatyouhear,demonstratinginsightintoyour ownplayingabilityandthatofourensemble. Thinkaboutyourpracticehabitsthisyear.Howmuchfocusedpracticedidyou do?Howcanyoubemoreefficientand/orputinmoretimewithyourinstrument? Thinkaboutthestrengthsandweaknessesinyourplaying. Whatstrategiescanyoutaketospecificallyaddressweakerareasofyour playing? Beyondyourindividualpractice,analyzeissuesthatcropupinensembleplaying (e.g.intonation,balance).Wherespecificallyinourrepertoiredidweneedtobe moremindful?Whatstepscouldweasaclasshavetakentoensurethis awareness/outcomeisachieved?

Due:Theattheendofourfirstfullperiodafterourperformance

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EvaluationRubricforWrittenReflection
Name:__________________________ _____
Level1Emerging minimallydescribes andanalyzesthe specificstrengthsand weaknessesofthe rehearsalprocess Level2Developing generallydescribes andanalyzesthe specificstrengthsand weaknessesofthe rehearsalprocess

Class:_______________ Level:
Level3Competent substantially describesand analyzesthespecific strengthsand weaknessesofthe rehearsalprocess Level4Powerful accuratelydescribes andanalyzesthe specificstrengthsand weaknessesofthe rehearsalprocess

giveslimitedorvague suggestionsfor improvementof weaknesses

givessome suggestionsfor improvementof weaknesses

givesmostofthe suggestionsfor improvementof weaknesses

givesspecificand effectivesuggestions forimprovementof weaknesses

makeslimited referencetomusical events(sections)

makessome referencetomusical events(sections)

makesspecific referencetomusical events(sections)

makesstrong referencetomusical events(sections)

showslimiteduseof musicterminology

showsfairuseof musicterminology

showsgooduseof musicterminology

showsexcellentuse ofmusicterminology

writeswithlimited clarityand organization numerouserrorsin spelling,grammar, punctuationand sentencestructure

writeswithsome clarityand organization someerrorsin spelling,grammar, punctuationand sentencestructure

writeswith considerableclarity andorganization fewerrorsinspelling, grammar,punctuation andsentencestructure

writeswith exceptionalclarityand organization almostnoerrorsin spelling,grammar, punctuationand sentencestructure

Comments:

Mr.Carvallo