Immaculata High School
9th Symphony
Instrumental Band at Immaculata starts with the Freshman Band (9th Symphony). This ensemble is open to all freshman. It is lead by Mr. Webber, Mr. Amato & team taught by the music faculty.
The 9th Symphony meets daily and is the backbone of the music department. Freshman will enhance previous knowledge on their band instrument, as well as begin a new band instrument. Music theory, instrumental group lessons, full band rehearsals and sectional rehearsals are all part of this comprehensive curriculum.
The 9th Symphony performs at all department concerts, trips and instrumental clinics.
Syllabus for Music I (CP)- 9th Symphony (Freshman Band)
Through performance in band, students will receive a comprehensive music education. This includes instrumental method, theory and history.
1. Participation in Class Periods
2. Participation in Scheduled rehearsals
a. Activity Period
b. Scheduled after school rehearsals
3. Participation in all scheduled performances
a. Christmas Concert
b. Spring Concert
c. Adjudicated Events/ Competitions
d. Band Trips
4. Regular Practice/ Homework
Students are expected to come to class and rehearsals with the proper materials. This includes their instrument, various accoutrements, music and anything else required for full and active participation in the class or performance. THIS INCLUDES REEDS AND VALVE OIL. Some of these items can be purchased from the school; however it is not to be done during class time.
Students will be graded based on the level they are currently playing on, not on their seat placement in the ensembles. Other grading considerations include:
1. Participation/ Professionalism 50%
2. Theory/ History 10%
3. Homework/ Practice 15%
4. Lessons 15%
5. Tests 10%
Students will participate in the Blind Auditions in January. This audition will determine their mid- term grade as well as the seat placement for the spring semester. This audition will also determine the Wind Ensemble (Honors Music) for the next school year. The mid- term grade, like the quarter grade, will be based on the level that the student is currently playing on, not the seating assignment.
Women - School issued black skirt and blouse with black shoes and black or beige stockings.
Men - Black Dress Pants (not jeans) with white long or short sleeve Dress Shirt. Black SHOES (not sneakers) and black socks. Students may not roll sleeves. Students must also wear the School issued bow tie.
*Remember: Concert attire and professional character are part of the grading requirements.
~Orders for the school issued items will be taken in the fall. |
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