HERITAGE HIGH SCHOOL BAND

GOALS/OBJECTIVES

1. 12 MAJOR SCALES & CHROMATIC

2. TECHNICAL STUDIES

A. FINGERING & ALTERNATE FINGERINGS

B. RHYTHMS

C. ARTICULATIONS

D. MUSICAL STYLE

3. EMBOUCHURE

A. ALWAYS EXAMINE YOUR EMBOUCHURE

B. FOCUS ON FORMING EMBOUCHURE

4. AIR SUPPORT

A. BREATHE IN CORRECTLY

B. BREATHE IN WITH STOMACH AREA THEN FILL UP REST OF LUNGS

C. KEEP SHOULDERS DOWN

D. USE FAST AIR CONSTANTLY

D. TIGHTEN STOMACH WHILE PLAYING

E. USE OF DYNAMICS WITH PROPER AIR STREAM

5. TUNING

A. TUNING THE INSTRUMENT PROPERLY

B. USING EMBOUCHURE & ALTERNATE FINGERINGS TO CHANGE PITCHES

C. MATCHING PITCH

6. CARE OF INSTRUMENT

A. MAINTENANCE OF INSTRUMENT

B. PROPER CARE OF REEDS

C. VALVE OIL/CORK GREASE, ETC...

7. LIFE SKILLS:

A. DISCIPLINE

B. WORK ETHIC

C. RESPONSIBILITY

D. TEAM WORK

E. PERSISTENCE

F. DEDICATION

G. PRIDE

H. SELF-ESTEEM

HOMEWORK FOR HHS BAND IS PRACTICE TIME AT HOME FOR AT LEAST 2 HOURS PER WEEK

OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE STUDENT TO EXCEL:

PRACTICE CONSISTENTLY

PRIVATE LESSONS

BAND CLINICS

Many have said the benefits of band extend far beyond the mastery and understanding of musical technique. The nurturing of a positive self-image is a certain reward for any student who plays an active roll in the band community. Ongoing research confirms that students of music score higher in academic subjects and are actively sought by colleges and universities not only for their musical talents, but because they rank at the top of their classes in school. Let us spotlight this hidden advantage for your understanding of the positive implications band plays in the future of your child.