12th Grade

First Nine Weeks

Second Nine Weeks

Marching band

Review all major/melodic minor scales

squad leader:

Percussionists:

*leadership role

all snare drum proficiencies from last year

*able to role-model fundamentals for all grade levels

timpani etude 1 or 2

*able to appropriately help others

snare drum and percussion soloist etude

color guard member:

melody percussion etude

*able to execute fundamentals

able to perform part in small ensemble

*able to learn routines effectively

section leader:

*able to demonstrate appropriate timing

able to model all parts on piece for section

*able to model routine for newer members

able to run effective sectional with peers

*able to assist coach in writing routines

able to appropriately balance parts in section

color guard captain:

*all of the above and effective leader at all times

Third Nine Weeks

*able to convey coach's vision with own

Band festival preparation:

*able to write routines at appropriate level incorporating

properly prepare, play march

learned fundamentals, timing, and exemplary instruction

properly prepare, play required piece

drum major:

properly prepare, play selected piece

*able to role-model all fundamentals at a high level

Execute all pieces at high level

*able to read, explain and set marching drill charts at a high level

for tone

*able to conduct marching selections at a high level

for intonation

*able to appropriately help others, including color guard at a high level

for rhythm

*able to lead by example and within vision of director at all times

for technique

*able to lead by example for other drum major, staying a team

for interpretation

able to sightread well at grade level,

with knowledge of key signature,

time signature, proper style,

phrasing, dynamics, articulations,

and road maps.

Fourth Nine Weeks

Prepare spring literature

(same principles as band festival)

Parade marching

*Comprehensive grade-level

assessment.