SYMPHONIC/MARCHING BAND 08506
CREDIT: 1.0 GRADE LEVEL: 9, 10, 11, 12
PREREQUISITE: Previous experience on a band instrument/consent of instructor with audition for skill level
COURSE/RENTAL FEES:
$120 course fee (as needed)
$125 instrument rental fee (as needed)
$20 - Solo and Ensemble fee (as needed)
The successful Symphonic Band student will explore/ demonstrate independence in traditional concert band/marching music through performance at a level appropriate for the student’s instrument/experience; demonstrate stylistic traits of musical expression, melodic independence, rhythmic patterns, adjust intonation with embouchure, harmonic motion, functions; demonstrate attacks/releases; use vibrato/balance and blend within the ensemble; identify/demonstrate more complex forms of music, and perform standard solo/small ensemble literature. Students are required to perform in all scheduled performances. For a complete list of these Scheduled Events, please refer to https://www.ikeband.org/calendar
Summer
4th of July Parade
Band Camp
Quarter 1
Marching Band
Football Pep Band
Quarter 2
Veteran’s Day (next year 26-27)
Craft Fair
Basketball Pep Band
December Winter Concert
Quarter 3
Basketball Pep Band
Solo & Ensemble
Quarter 4
State Solo & Ensemble (for those who qualify)
Spring Concert
Graduation (THIS year 25-26)
Homework/Course Work/Class Participation Guidelines
Homework is always to practice your instrument/music. Course Work includes performances, daily ensemble grade, playing checks, and on occasion, sheet music annotations.
Textbook/Resource Materials
The instructor will provide all necessary sheet music. However, students are then responsible for keeping track of said sheet music in an organized folder or binder. This folder or binder must then be returned to your band or regular locker after use.
Instrument and Pencil
Clarinet and Saxophone should have their own BOX of reeds
Brass should have their own oil
Percussionists should have their own stick bag
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60% Large Summative (performances)
30% Small Summative (daily ensemble grade, playing checks, sheet music annotations)
10% Final Summative
Cell Phone & Personal Electronics Classroom Expectations
To ensure a productive and respectful learning environment, we have established the following cell phone expectation for our classroom. This expectation is in place to support a focused and effective
learning environment for everyone. Students are expected to respect this expectation and demonstrate responsibility by adhering to these guidelines.
Cell Phone Storage:
Upon entering the classroom, students must place their cell phones in the designated classroom holder located at the front of the room. Each student has an individual slot for their device.
Silent Mode:
Before placing your phone in the holder, ensure it is set to silent mode to avoid disruptions.
No Usage During Class:
Cell phones and other personal electronic devices are NOT to be used during class time. This includes texting, calling, browsing the internet, playing games, or using any apps (UBDapp, tuners, etc).
Retrieving Phones:
Students may retrieve their cell phones from the holder at the end of the class period. Phones must remain in the holder until the teacher has officially dismissed the class.
IKE Music Dept Performance / Absence Policy
Attendance at all rehearsals and performance both during school time and outside of school time is required for these classes. Performances are summative assessments of the learning that occurred in class. These events will be published well in advance. Be sure to have an up-to-date calendar.
Parents/guardians should notify the director via email.
Please communicate an unavoidable absence in writing as far prior to the concert performance as possible. Earlier notice allows for planning time for directors and performers.
Emergencies should be communicated as soon as possible, and a make-up will be required.
Should a student have no other option than to miss a performance, he/she will be expected to complete an alternate graded performance assessment. Make up assignments can include but are not limited to: performance write-up, solo performance, recorded performance. The content and format of this assignment will be at the discretion of the director and some assessment categories may not be able to receive a mark.
Conflicts with a job will not be recognized as a legitimate absence. School comes first. Music performance is not an extra-curricular event; it is a class with requirements outside the school day.
Conflicts with a sport should be discussed with your instructor. We encourage a win-win scenario which may mean leaving early from a game, skipping the team dinner, or arriving a little late in your uniform for the concert.
Remember, in music, we don’t have any alternates or second string players. Everyone starts and everyone is important.
updated Jan 2026