Ninth Grade Band

Course Objective

This course is designed for all 9th grade brass, woodwind, and percussion students who are interested who wish to develop their ability to perform instrumental music. Included are studies in instrumental technique, music reading, expressive playing, critical listening, diverse instrumental literature, and performance skills. Students are required to schedule and attend 3 lessons per quarter and all performances are mandatory.

Membership in the 9th Grade Concert Band is a prerequisite for participation in the Bucks County Music Festival, the Bucks County Youth Orchestra, the Pennsylvania Music Educators’ District, Regional, All-State Band and Orchestra, the Pennsbury High School Marching Band, Pennsbury High School Lab Band, Pennsbury Concert Jazz Band, and Pennsylvania Music Educators All-State Jazz Band.

  • 5 Periods
  • 1 Year
  • 1.0 unit
  • Grade 9
  1. It is mandatory that you attend three lessons per quarter in order to pass.
  2. It is the student’s responsibility for signing up for three 15-minute lesson per quarter. A Lesson Appointment Schedule will be placed on the board outside of Mr. Mazzeo’s office and directly across from Mr. Capriotti's office. You have up until noon on Wednesday of the prior week to register on the Lesson Appointment Schedule.
  3. You may not schedule a lesson during your band period.
  4. You must inform your classroom teacher prior to your lesson that you will be missing part of your class.
  5. Prior to your lesson, fill out a lesson objective form and bring the form to your lesson.
  6. Since lessons are only 15 minutes long, you must be punctual, warmed up, and have all materials.

Mission Statement

"The Pennsbury Instrumental Music Department, a student-centered learning community, will prepare each member to achieve his or her highest potential and to demonstrate skills and talents necessary for quality of life by providing a musically diverse program with the involvement and support of families and community."

Philosophy

We believe that Instrumental Music Education at Pennsbury should provide opportunities for all children to develop as individuals - musically, intellectually, aesthetically, socially, physically, and morally. We believe also that the Instrumental Music Department, in concert with the home and community, must develop and maintain programs that help children learn skills, extend positive experiences, and make responsible choices concerning their future roles as contributing members of a democratic society. Finally, we believe that music education should stimulate the desire for learning as a continuing, life-long process.