LWC CONCERT BANDS
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
Philosophy & Goals
The goals of the Lincoln-Way Central Band Program are:
A "fusion" area for other subjects, the LWC Concert Band program fosters the highest performance standards while offering its members an opportunity to expand their technical, intellectual, and musical horizons. It is devoted to the study, preparation, and performance of quality traditional and contemporary literature. The curriculum is designed to emphasize the development of comprehensive musicianship, general musical knowledge, and instrumental performance fundamentals through the study of mid-level and advanced high school literature.
The goals of the Lincoln-Way Central Band Program are:
- To study, rehearse, and prepare music to the highest level of understanding and excellence so that students can experience the excitement of sharing musical gifts with other through performance.
- To provide students with an opportunity to be a part of the greater whole – to know that each individual is equally important to the success of the entire group.
- To learn about ourselves through the journey of studying, preparing, and performing music that will help make us better people.
A "fusion" area for other subjects, the LWC Concert Band program fosters the highest performance standards while offering its members an opportunity to expand their technical, intellectual, and musical horizons. It is devoted to the study, preparation, and performance of quality traditional and contemporary literature. The curriculum is designed to emphasize the development of comprehensive musicianship, general musical knowledge, and instrumental performance fundamentals through the study of mid-level and advanced high school literature.
Symphonic Band
Semesters: 2
Credits: 1
Grade Placement: 9, 10, 11, 12
Course Sequence: Previous percussion experience is advantageous.
Other Prerequisites: Band placement audition in early spring.
Student & Staff Organization: Traditional. Group instruction balanced with individual attention and assessment.
Course Overview:
The Symphonic Band is one of two curricular ensembles in the band program. Students in the ensemble are placed based on auditions in early spring. The Symphonic Band has an active performance schedule which includes regular concerts as well as contests at the director's discretion. All members are eligible to participate in any extra curricular music activity. Members are expected to practice daily and attend extra rehearsals or sectionals. Students in this ensemble are highly encouraged to audition for ILMEA ensembles, as well as to take private lessons from a highly qualified instructor. It is highly recommended that students own their own instruments; however, school owned instruments may be available with a rental fee.
Semesters: 2
Credits: 1
Grade Placement: 9, 10, 11, 12
Course Sequence: Previous percussion experience is advantageous.
Other Prerequisites: Band placement audition in early spring.
Student & Staff Organization: Traditional. Group instruction balanced with individual attention and assessment.
Course Overview:
The Symphonic Band is one of two curricular ensembles in the band program. Students in the ensemble are placed based on auditions in early spring. The Symphonic Band has an active performance schedule which includes regular concerts as well as contests at the director's discretion. All members are eligible to participate in any extra curricular music activity. Members are expected to practice daily and attend extra rehearsals or sectionals. Students in this ensemble are highly encouraged to audition for ILMEA ensembles, as well as to take private lessons from a highly qualified instructor. It is highly recommended that students own their own instruments; however, school owned instruments may be available with a rental fee.
Symphonic Band Percussion
Semesters: 2
Credits: 1
Grade Placement: 9, 10, 11, 12
Course Sequence: Previous percussion experience is advantageous.
Other Prerequisites: Band placement audition in early spring.
Student & Staff Organization: Traditional. Group instruction balanced with individual attention and assessment.
Course Overview:
The Symphonic Band Percussion Class is a separate class for percussionists where students focus on the development of fundamentals, performance of percussion ensemble literature, and performance of concert band literature with the Symphonic Band brass and woodwinds. The Symphonic Band Percussion Class has an active performance schedule which includes regular concerts, as well as contests at the director's discretion. All members are eligible to participate in any extra curricular music activity. Members are expected to practice daily and attend extra rehearsals or sectionals. Students in this ensemble are highly encouraged to audition for ILMEA ensembles, as well as to take private lessons from a highly qualified instructor.
Semesters: 2
Credits: 1
Grade Placement: 9, 10, 11, 12
Course Sequence: Previous percussion experience is advantageous.
Other Prerequisites: Band placement audition in early spring.
Student & Staff Organization: Traditional. Group instruction balanced with individual attention and assessment.
Course Overview:
The Symphonic Band Percussion Class is a separate class for percussionists where students focus on the development of fundamentals, performance of percussion ensemble literature, and performance of concert band literature with the Symphonic Band brass and woodwinds. The Symphonic Band Percussion Class has an active performance schedule which includes regular concerts, as well as contests at the director's discretion. All members are eligible to participate in any extra curricular music activity. Members are expected to practice daily and attend extra rehearsals or sectionals. Students in this ensemble are highly encouraged to audition for ILMEA ensembles, as well as to take private lessons from a highly qualified instructor.
Wind Ensemble – Honors Course
Semesters: 2
Credits: 1
Grade Placement: 9, 10, 11, 12
Course Sequence: Previous percussion experience is advantageous.
Other Prerequisites: Band placement audition in early spring.
Student & Staff Organization: Traditional. Group instruction balanced with individual attention and assessment.
Course Overview:
The Wind Ensemble is the flagship ensemble of the band program. This select group of students is chosen based on auditions in early spring. Students in the Wind Ensemble have an extensive performance schedule that includes regular concerts, community events, and festivals/contests at the director's discretion. All members are eligible to participate in any extra curricular music activity. Members are expected to practice daily and attend extra rehearsals or sectionals. Students in this ensemble are highly encouraged to audition for ILMEA ensembles and to take private lessons from a highly qualified instructor. It is highly recommended that students own their own instruments; however, school owned instruments may be available with a rental fee.
Semesters: 2
Credits: 1
Grade Placement: 9, 10, 11, 12
Course Sequence: Previous percussion experience is advantageous.
Other Prerequisites: Band placement audition in early spring.
Student & Staff Organization: Traditional. Group instruction balanced with individual attention and assessment.
Course Overview:
The Wind Ensemble is the flagship ensemble of the band program. This select group of students is chosen based on auditions in early spring. Students in the Wind Ensemble have an extensive performance schedule that includes regular concerts, community events, and festivals/contests at the director's discretion. All members are eligible to participate in any extra curricular music activity. Members are expected to practice daily and attend extra rehearsals or sectionals. Students in this ensemble are highly encouraged to audition for ILMEA ensembles and to take private lessons from a highly qualified instructor. It is highly recommended that students own their own instruments; however, school owned instruments may be available with a rental fee.
Wind Ensemble Percussion – Honors Course
Semesters: 2
Credits: 1
Grade Placement: 9, 10, 11, 12
Course Sequence: Previous percussion experience is advantageous.
Other Prerequisites: Band placement audition in early spring.
Student & Staff Organization: Traditional. Group instruction balanced with individual attention and assessment.
Course Overview:
The Wind Ensemble Percussion Class is the flagship percussion class of the band program, and is a separate class for percussionists where students focus on the development of fundamentals, performance of advanced percussion ensemble literature, and performance of concert band literature with the Wind Ensemble brass and woodwinds. This select group of students is chosen based on auditions in early spring. Students in the Wind Ensemble Percussion Class have an extensive performance schedule that includes regular concerts, community events, and festivals/contests at the director's discretion. All members are eligible to participate in any extra curricular music activity. Members are expected to practice daily and attend extra rehearsals or sectionals. Students in this ensemble are highly encouraged to audition for ILMEA ensembles and to take private lessons from a highly qualified instructor.
Semesters: 2
Credits: 1
Grade Placement: 9, 10, 11, 12
Course Sequence: Previous percussion experience is advantageous.
Other Prerequisites: Band placement audition in early spring.
Student & Staff Organization: Traditional. Group instruction balanced with individual attention and assessment.
Course Overview:
The Wind Ensemble Percussion Class is the flagship percussion class of the band program, and is a separate class for percussionists where students focus on the development of fundamentals, performance of advanced percussion ensemble literature, and performance of concert band literature with the Wind Ensemble brass and woodwinds. This select group of students is chosen based on auditions in early spring. Students in the Wind Ensemble Percussion Class have an extensive performance schedule that includes regular concerts, community events, and festivals/contests at the director's discretion. All members are eligible to participate in any extra curricular music activity. Members are expected to practice daily and attend extra rehearsals or sectionals. Students in this ensemble are highly encouraged to audition for ILMEA ensembles and to take private lessons from a highly qualified instructor.