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General Information

Course ID (CB01A and CB01B)
MUSI D042.
Course Title (CB02)
Concert Band
Course Credit Status
Credit - Degree Applicable
Effective Term
Fall 2021
Course Description
This course includes rehearsal, sight-reading, performance, and recording of wind ensemble literature in a variety of styles and time periods. Attendance at all scheduled performances is required.
Faculty Requirements
Course Family
Not Applicable

Course Justification

This course is transferable to CSU and UC. It belongs on the Music A.A. degree. This course provides training in concert band/wind ensemble, an essential element of musical training for non-string instrumentalists.

Foothill Equivalency

Does the course have a Foothill equivalent?
No
Foothill Course ID

Course Philosophy

Formerly Statement

Course Development Options

Basic Skill Status (CB08)
Course is not a basic skills course.
Grade Options
  • Letter Grade
  • Pass/No Pass
Repeat Limit
5

Transferability & Gen. Ed. Options

Transferability
Transferable to both UC and CSU
C-IDArea(s)StatusDetails
MUSMusicApprovedC-ID MUS 180

Units and Hours

Summary

Minimum Credit Units
2.0
Maximum Credit Units
2.0

Weekly Student Hours

TypeIn ClassOut of Class
Lecture Hours1.02.0
Laboratory Hours3.00.0

Course Student Hours

Course Duration (Weeks)
12.0
Hours per unit divisor
36.0
Course In-Class (Contact) Hours
Lecture
12.0
Laboratory
36.0
Total
48.0
Course Out-of-Class Hours
Lecture
24.0
Laboratory
0.0
NA
0.0
Total
24.0

Prerequisite(s)

Placement by audition based on the ability to play a band instrument and read music at sight.

Corequisite(s)

Advisory(ies)

Limitation(s) on Enrollment

Entrance Skill(s)

(Student must audition or meet course prerequisite(s).)

General Course Statement(s)

Methods of Instruction

Collaborative learning and small group exercises

Lecture/demonstration with student application

Assignments

  1. Daily practice and preparation of assigned musical selections.
  2. Participation in dress rehearsals and final quarterly concert.
  3. Preparation for special performances.

Methods of Evaluation

  1. Ongoing assessment of student preparation of assigned material, as well as active classroom participation and responsiveness, evaluated on both objective quality, and individual improvement.
  2. Mid-term and Final tests to assess knowledge, independence, accuracy, and interpretation of the assigned repertoire by demonstrating correct intonation, phrasing balance, dynamics, and tone quality on his or her instrument.
  3. Final performance, assessed through demonstration of learned skills.

Essential Student Materials/Essential College Facilities

Essential Student Materials: 
  • Access to a personally owned instrument and accessories (some instruments available for borrowing during the quarter)
Essential College Facilities:
  • Adequate rehearsal hall and performance site
  • Basic supply of college-owned instruments
  • Current library of concert band repertoire

Examples of Primary Texts and References

AuthorTitlePublisherDate/EditionISBN
None.

Examples of Supporting Texts and References

AuthorTitlePublisher
Materials will be selected from the college instrumental library.

Learning Outcomes and Objectives

Course Objectives

  • Interpret musical works in the correct style and phrasing
  • Recognize the role of the conductor and conducting gestures
  • Detect and correct faulty intonation, rhythms, and tone quality
  • Prepare for public performance through individual practice
  • Demonstrate the value and importance of the special commitment to a performing group through consistent attendance and participation at rehearsals and concerts

CSLOs

  • Sight read, rehearse, and publicly perform selected repertoire from the Concert Band/Wind Ensemble literature found in various time periods up to the present.

  • Participate in the art of performing in an ensemble by demonstrating correct intonation, phrasing, balance, dynamics, and tone quality on his or her instrument.

Outline

  1. Interpret musical works in the correct style and phrasing
    1. Music for rehearsal and performance will be chosen from the

      Baroque, Classical, Romantic, Twentieth Century, Contemporary eras, Marches, and Broadway selections.
    2. Compositions and arrangements representing diverse genders and cultures from these time periods will be selected, in addition to student compositions as appropriate.
  2. Recognize the role of the conductor and conducting gestures
    1. Develop appropriate musical responses to gestures indicating meter, tempo, dynamics, and balance.
    2. Advanced students are given the opportunity to conduct.
  3. Detect and correct faulty intonation, rhythms, and tone quality
    1. Correct intonation through warm-ups, tuning procedures, and developing listening skills during

      rehearsals.
    2. Development of rhythmic vitality and accuracy.
    3. Awareness of proper breathing, embouchure, tonguing, and

      hand positions for better tone quality.
  4. Prepare for public performance through individual practice
    1. Repetition of assigned passages for perfection in daily

      practice.
    2. Apply the use of a metronome and/or tuning device in order to perfect intonation and performing at correct tempi.
  5. Demonstrate the value and importance of the special commitment to a performing group through consistent attendance and participation at rehearsals and concerts
    1. Learning performance etiquette and concert attire.
    2. Moving equipment for performances.
    3. Being responsible for care of instruments, folders, and music.
    4. Contribute to the success of the group through cooperation.

Lab Topics

  1. Students will rehearse selected repertoire
  2. Students will practice correct phrasing of musical passages.
  3. Students will practice balance and intonation with ensemble
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