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{{Infobox course|title=Symphonic Band|department=art|length=year|weighted=no|teachers=[[Mr. Summers]], [[Mr. Abada]]}}'''Symphonic Band''' is a band class at Gunn only offered to 10th-12th graders. Its concert attire is concert black. | |||
== Course Catalog Description == | |||
The Symphonic Band is an advanced ensemble open to students with a strong instrumental background who wish to be part of a quality performing group. There will be an emphasis on performance techniques and developing a repertoire of the finest literature for performances. As a result of this experience, the student will be able to better express themselves creatively, and they will have a knowledge and appreciation of music history. Both performance and written assessments will be included in the curriculum. | |||
The Symphonic Band is an ensemble committed to a high level of study and performances of standard and contemporary large band repertoire. This ensemble provides the students with the opportunity to study and perform outstanding band literature from the renaissance to the present. | |||
Attendance at all performances is mandatory. Performance opportunities include fall, winter and spring concerts, CMEA Band Festival, solo/ensemble, feeder school concerts, and graduation. There are also opportunities for individuals to audition for other ensembles: Jazz Band, Symphony Orchestra H, All-State Honor Band, and the Santa Clara County Honor Band. This course is available for Career Technical Education credit to students in grade 12 with teacher approval. | |||
* Prerequisite: At least two years of instruction on a band instrument and at least one year in Concert Band at Gunn High School. If you are entering Gunn from outside PAUSD schools, you must audition for the directors. Please contact one of our band directors to set up an audition. Grades 10-11-12. | |||
* Homework Expectations: 90-120 minutes per week outside of class practice. Both performance and written assessments will be included in the curriculum. | |||
Latest revision as of 21:27, 12 June 2025
| Department | Art |
|---|---|
| Length | Year |
| Weight | Unweighted |
| Teacher(s) | Mr. Summers, Mr. Abada |
Symphonic Band is a band class at Gunn only offered to 10th-12th graders. Its concert attire is concert black.
Course Catalog Description
The Symphonic Band is an advanced ensemble open to students with a strong instrumental background who wish to be part of a quality performing group. There will be an emphasis on performance techniques and developing a repertoire of the finest literature for performances. As a result of this experience, the student will be able to better express themselves creatively, and they will have a knowledge and appreciation of music history. Both performance and written assessments will be included in the curriculum.
The Symphonic Band is an ensemble committed to a high level of study and performances of standard and contemporary large band repertoire. This ensemble provides the students with the opportunity to study and perform outstanding band literature from the renaissance to the present.
Attendance at all performances is mandatory. Performance opportunities include fall, winter and spring concerts, CMEA Band Festival, solo/ensemble, feeder school concerts, and graduation. There are also opportunities for individuals to audition for other ensembles: Jazz Band, Symphony Orchestra H, All-State Honor Band, and the Santa Clara County Honor Band. This course is available for Career Technical Education credit to students in grade 12 with teacher approval.
- Prerequisite: At least two years of instruction on a band instrument and at least one year in Concert Band at Gunn High School. If you are entering Gunn from outside PAUSD schools, you must audition for the directors. Please contact one of our band directors to set up an audition. Grades 10-11-12.
- Homework Expectations: 90-120 minutes per week outside of class practice. Both performance and written assessments will be included in the curriculum.