Percussion Methods Honors (Period 5th)

Percussion Instrumental Method I, II, III (Honors) Grade Level: 10-12  Credit: 1 Number of Semesters: 2

Prerequisites: Intermediate /Varsity Band or a percussion class and/or previous experience in Middle School Band is required, Placement Audition is required.

Percussion Instrumental Method I, II, III class will focus on “Grade level 5 & 6” advanced percussion skills. All applications of percussion playing will be taught. This includes marching percussion, concert percussion, and jazz percussion applications. Emphasis will be placed on advanced music reading skill sets for both rhythmic and melodic percussion. Additional assignments and program of study in music will include: composition, Jazz improvisation, writing assignments in music evaluation & criticism, and performing on instruments at the advanced level as identified by the Tennessee State Standards for Instrumental Music at the “advanced” performance level indicators. Students can earn a grade of up to 103 for successful completion of the Honors requirements. Teacher’s recommendation is required to enroll in this class. This class will meet the “Fine Arts Elective” and/or “Focused Elective” requirement for graduation. There is a fee for this class.