Teague Middle School Band

Students at all levels develop instrumental technique, music literacy, and musical awareness through rehearsal and performance of high-quality band literature. Beginners focus on foundational skills such as sound production, instrument care, and music notation, while more experienced students build intermediate and advanced musicianship through challenging repertoire and ensemble work. Public performances are an essential part of the curriculum, and students are required to attend rehearsals and events outside regular school hours. Some courses may also require students to obtain an instrument through borrowing, renting, or purchasing.

Courses Offered

Band I- Beginning Band (Grades 6-7 Semester Course)

Students with little or no instrumental experience develop foundational instrumental technique, foundational music literacy, and aesthetic musical awareness through rehearsal, performance, and study of high-quality band literature. Instrumentalists work on the fundamentals of music notation, sound production, instrument care and maintenance, and personal and group rehearsal strategies. Public performances may serve as a culmination of specific instructional goals. Students may be required to attend and/or participate in rehearsals and performances outside the school day to support, extend, and assess learning in the classroom. This course may also require students to obtain a musical instrument (e.g., borrow, rent, purchase) from an outside source.

Band II- Symphonic Band (Grades 7-8 Full Year Course)

Concert Band is open to students who have taken Band 1. Students should be proficient in music reading, scales, tone production, and articulation. All of the basic techniques that were introduced in Beginning Band are further developed in Concert Band. Greater emphasis is placed upon performing band music at an intermediate level. Students will have after school rehearsals when necessary for concert preparation. Performances are an integral part of the curriculum.

Band III- Wind Ensemble Band (Grades 7-8 Full Year Course)

This is a yearlong accelerated advanced-level instrumental class for students who have successfully completed at least one year of Beginning Band and/or Concert Band. Students will be given challenging opportunities to develop a higher level of musicianship and performance skills through the study of different levels of styles of band literature. Students will participate in concerts, Music Performance Assessment, and performance activities that enhance the school music program and school. Teacher recommendation is required.

Instrumental Ensemble- Jazz Band (Grades 7-8 Full Year Course)

Students must also be enrolled in band 3. The course explores the rhythmic and improvisational skills uses to perform jazz as well as the stylistic and historical understanding. Performances are an integral part of the curriculum. Teacher recommendation is required.