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1 Instructional Unit "Pops" Concert -Instruction in orchestra is not The students will be -Form committees. -plan the concert with ABCG; divided into units of a specific able to plan, prepare -Meet and discuss with committees ABC length; rather, instruction in the and perform music committees. -secure foodstuffs skills for superior performance appropriate to a -Perform on a concert. and performance is interwoven into each class "Pops" theme. Such location. themes may -publicize the concert. include but are certainly not limited -decorate to an all-broadway performance space to theme, a patriotic reflect the theme. theme, or popular -perform the concert music from one particular era. Pops concerts are musically challenging but take into account audience enjoyment more so than previous concerts, where the focus is mainly on the students and their needs. including dotted rhythms syncopation, and meters of every variety.

2 Advanced Techniques -Instruction in orchestra is not The students will be -Perform as an orchestral -concert ABCG; divided into units of a specific able to demonstrate member in concert ABC length; rather, instruction in the mastery of concert skills for superior performance literature through a is interwoven into each class public performance.

3 Advanced Techniques -Instruction in orchestra is not The students will be -Perform the tempo, -reaction to gestures ABCG; divided into units of a specific able to follow a articulation, dynamic, and ABC length; rather, instruction in the conductor's mood as shown by the skills for superior performance conductor's gestures. is interwoven into each class

4 Advanced Techniques -Instruction in orchestra is not The students will be -Listen while the conductor -silence ABCG; divided into units of a specific able to demonstrate speaks ABC length; rather, instruction in the appropriate rehearsal skills for superior performance etiquette. is interwoven into each class

5 Advanced Techniques -Instruction in orchestra is not The students will be -Perform a scale chosen by -performance ABCG; divided into units of a specific able to perform the conductor on a ABC length; rather, instruction in the two-octave major quarterly playing exam. skills for superior performance scales as listed on is interwoven into each class the PMEA District 7 Orchestra Audition Scale Sheet.

6 Advanced Techniques -Instruction in orchestra is not The students will be -Demonstrate advancing -rehearsal ABCG; divided into units of a specific able to rehearse technique on a given ABC length; rather, instruction in the repertoire ranging in instrument. skills for superior performance difficulty from 3 to is interwoven into each class 5 out of a 6-point

7 Advanced Techniques -Instruction in orchestra is not The students will be -Demonstrate immediate -performance ABCG; divided into units of a specific able to follow a improvements in sound ABC length; rather, instruction in the warm-up as directed quality and digital facility skills for superior performance by the conductor. through warm-ups as led by is interwoven into each class the conductor.

8 Advanced Techniques -Instruction in orchestra is not The students will be -Sit in the assigned seat, -set-up ABCG; divided into units of a specific able to be seated with music, pencil and ABC length; rather, instruction in the and ready to tune on instrument before the sound skills for superior performance is interwoven into each class

9 Advanced Techniques -Instruction in orchestra is not The students will be -Practice music individually -performance ABCG; divided into units of a specific able to demonstrate to benefit the entire ABC length; rather, instruction in the ownership in their skills for superior performance orchestra. is interwoven into each class

10 Advanced Techniques -Instruction in orchestra is not The students will be -Tune instruments to a pitch -performance ABCG; divided into units of a specific able to tune their given from a tuner or the ABC length; rather, instruction in the own instruments. concertmaster. skills for superior performance is interwoven into each class

11 Fall Concert -Preparation of Fall Concert The students will be -Perform as an orchestra -concert ABCG; Music. able to perform Fall member in concert ABC -Instruction in orchestra is not concert music. As divided into units of a specific this is the first length; rather, instruction in the concert of the year, skills for superior performance the repertoire is is interwoven into each class typically of medium difficulty and includes works composed specifically for the High School ensemble. Some are original compositions, while others are arrangements of well-known classical workds every variety

12 Graduation Concert -Instruction in orchestra is not The students will be -Perform as an orchestral -concert ABCG; divided into units of a specific able to prepare member in concert ABC length; rather, instruction in the music for skills for superior performance Graduation is interwoven into each class exercises. This is a performance of a "service" orchestra, where neither the orchestra nor its members are featured, but instead provide music for the betterment of the ceremony. To insure that all parts of the music are covered, and because seniors do not play in the orchestra, many times students will be asked to perform in different sections of the orchestra or a different part within their section. The service orchestra is usually smaller depending on space, and is immune to every variety. arguments regarding ranking of the individual players for this.

13 Holiday Concert -Instruction in orchestra is not The students will be -Perform as an orchestral -set up the stage for ABCG; divided into units of a specific able to prepare and member in concert. the orchestra ABC length; rather, instruction in the perform music -performance, skills for superior performance appropriate to the including proper is interwoven into each class Holiday/Winter concert etiquette that season. This includes when to be objective takes into seated, when to tune, account the when to stand as the repertoire and style conductor walks on differences of a stage, and generally lighter concert good decorum fitting program of familiar an orchestra tunes interspersed performance. with more classical holiday works (I.e. the Nutcracker), plus the limited rehearsal time usually allotted to these types of programs. This type of concert is conducive to a "run-out", where performances outside to the school may take place, I.e. Strawberry

14 Mid-Winter Concert -Instruction in orchestra is not The students will be -Attendance at all -set up the stage for ABCG; divided into units of a specific able to prepare and rehearsals. the orchestra ABC length; rather, instruction in the perform music on a -Posses all music and an -performance, skills for superior performance Mid-winter concert. instrument in good working including proper is interwoven into each class The repertoire for order. concert etiquette that this concert is includes when to be typically more seated, when to tune, "classical", and as a when to stand as the whole more difficult conductor walks on than the works on stage, and generally prior concerts. good decorum fitting an orchestra performance.