HSCS BAND

2009/10

TBA 

2008/9

"Hawk-Rocker" Beginning Band 

2007/8
Quarter 1 Beginning Band, first quarter
50 Cent Beginning Band, second quarter
Tri-Band Beginning Band, third quarter
Cash $ Beginning Band, forth quarter 

Beginning Band Vocabulary List

CLEFS
Bass Clef- F clef
Treble Clef- G clef

MARKINGS
Accent- Emphasize the note or chord  ( > )
Bar Line- divides the music staff into measures ( | )
Breath Mark take a breath ( ' )
Da Capo (D.C.)- At this sign, return to the beginning of the song, then continue playing
Del Segno (D.S.)- At this sign, return to the sign, then continue playing
Fermata- Hold the note as long as the director indicates
Fine- Finished, the end
First/ Second Ending play 1st ending first time through; then, repeat music, skip first ending, and play 2nd ending
Flat- lowers the pitch of a note 1/2 step ( b )
Grand Staff- the treble and bass staff combined
Key Signature- sharps or flats written after the clef
Leger Line- short line used to extend the staff ( - )
Natural- cancels a flat or sharp
Repeat- double dotted bar line meaning to repeat a section or division of music
Sharp- raises the pitch of a note 1/2 step ( # )
Slur- curved line that connects two or more notes of different pitches
Soli- whole section plays
Solo- one person plays
Tie- curved line that connects two notes of the same pitch
Tutti- everyone plays
Unison- everyone plays the same notes and rhythms

STYLE MARKINGS
Articulation- type of attack used to play a note or group of notes
Staccato- a dot placed above or below note meaning to play separated (short) and detached

OTHER MUSIC MARKINGS
Arpeggios- The notes of a chord played in succession ( 1 - 3 - 5 - 8 )                                      Enharmonic- notes that sound the same but are written differently
Interval- distance between two notes
Measure- space between two bar lines ( |         | )
Melody- an organized succession of tones
Phrase- musical thought or sentence

NOTES AND RESTS
Dotted Half Note- gets 3 beats of sound                                                                                 Dotted Quarter Note- gets 1 1/2 beats of sound
Dotted Quarter Rest- gets 1 1/2 beats of silence
Eighth Note- gets 1/2 beat of sound
Eighth Rest- gets 1/2 beat of silence
Half Note- 2 beats of sound
Half Rest- 2 beats of silence
Quarter Note- 1 beat of sound
Quarter Rest- 1 beat of silence
Sixteenth Note- gets 1/4 beat of sound
Sixteenth Rest- gets 1/4 beat of silence
Whole Note- gets 4 beats of sound
Whole Rest- gets 4 beats of silence

TEMPO
Adagio- Slowly, leisurely; slower than andante
Allegro- Quick and lively
Andante- Moderately slow
Largo- slow
Moderato- moderate speed ( normal walking speed)
Ritardando- gradually slow the tempo
Tempo- speed of music

TIME SIGNATURE
Common Time - Same thing as 4/4 time signature
Time Signature - top number tells you number of counts in each measure; bottom number tells you the type of receives one count

High Springs Community School Music Department

Email: montaukv@gm.sbac.edu

Welcome to an exciting year of music-making here at High Springs Community School! My name is Mr. Montauk and I am the director of the High Springs Community School Bands.  I am glad that you decided to make music a part of your education, and this promises to be a fun and exciting year.  Below you will find information of the materials you will need as well as an explanation of grades and policies.

Beginning Band Materials:

• Your instrument including reeds, mouthpieces and sticks depending on your instrument.
• Standard of Excellence Book 1 (red) for your instrument.
  
• Pencil with eraser (you must have this at all times).
• Binder with plastic sleeves  to hold notes and your music.
• A wonderful attitude.

Grading Policies:

Each student’s grade will be determined by the total points earned during the 9 week period.   The following items are included in the students’ grades:
   

    50% - Performance: Playing Quizzes, Pass-offs, Concert / Performance Attendance
    25% - Practice:        9 Week Practice Log, Course of Study Log, and Assignments
    25% - Participation: Concert Participation and Rehearsal Attendance (Before /After school or before performance)

Grading Scale:

            A  = 90-100%
            B+ = 87-89%
            B   = 80-86%
            C+ = 77-79%
            C   = 70-76%
            D+ = 67-69%
            D   = 60-66%
            F   =   0-59%

Practice makes perfect! I know you have heard this one million times before, but practicing and being prepared for rehearsal is the best way to a grade of “A”! Always remember, perfection is not required, but excellence is expected.  I look forward to a great year of band with you!