Marching Band    

A wide variety of music literature will be studied and performed in a major parades and field show performances each term. Fundamentals of basic musicianship, marching fundamentals and ensemble performance will be emphasized in each class. The Marching Band may represent FHS at the CHSAA 3A State Marching Contest held each fall as well as other Marching Band Festivals and parades. All band members are encouraged to be involved in an individual lesson experience to develop personal music understanding, appreciation, playing techniques, and musicianship.See Mr. Nolan for a list of private teachers. This class will meet daily.

Course Content / Objectives:

1. To develop a greater appreciation and understanding of music within the student and the community.

2.  To develop Individual performance growth specific to each instrument, with special attention to improving ones’: Tone, articulation, intonation, phrasing, and other techniques.

3. To develop Ensemble performance awareness of such musical ideas as balance, blend, tuning, melody, and harmony.

4.  To thoroughly explore and educate with all of the many different aspects of music as outlined in the National Standards for instrumental music education by the Music Educators National Conference.

5. To develop lifelong skills such as discipline, responsibility, organization, and teamwork that cannot only be used in music, but can also be transferred to any field or situation.