Intermediate Band Honors (Junior Varsity) (Period 7th)

Intermediate Band II, III, IV                                
Grade Level: 10-12 
Credit: 1    
Number of Semesters: 2

Prerequisites: Intermediate of Varsity I and/or previous experience in Middle School Band is required. Students must be able to play an instrument and read music. This is NOT a beginner class.

This is an instrument music class for brass and woodwinds in grades 10, 11, 12. This class features the traveling competitive groups for Bartlett HS Band. This course will include the Tennessee State Standards for playing an instrument and reading music.  The “Intermediate Band II, III, IV” Class will focus on “Grade level 4” concert band music after the marching band season. Sound development, pitch control, and ability to play in tune at an intermediate level will be central to the daily instruction of this course. After school rehearsals and summer band rehearsals are required parts of this course. Students will be provided opportunities to perform (some of which are required) at football games, concert band performances, marching and concert band competitions, solo & ensemble events, and the All West Tennessee Honor Band Auditions. A spring competition enrichment trip will be available to Varsity Band members. This class will meet the “Fine Arts Elective” and/or “Focused Elective” requirement for graduation. There is a fee for this class.