AHS Band

Mr. Chris Burk

(972) 924 -3261 Ext 513

2008-09 Band Student Handbook

Band I

Grade 9, 1 Credit

Band teaches a student how to play an instrument, how to read musical notes, and how to coordinate with other instruments in the class.  The student is required to participate in group playing such as concerts, football games, pep assemblies, and UIL contests.

Band II

Grade 10, 1 Credit

Band teaches a student how to play an instrument, how to read musical notes, and how to coordinate with other instruments in the class.  The student is required to participate in group playing such as concerts, football games, pep assemblies, and UIL contests.

Band III

Grade 11, 1 Credit

Band teaches a student how to play an instrument, how to read musical notes, and how to coordinate with other instruments in the class.  The student is required to participate in group playing such as concerts, football games, pep assemblies, and UIL contests.

Band IV

Grade 12, 1 Credit

Band teaches a student how to play an instrument, how to read musical notes, and how to coordinate with other instruments in the class.  The student is required to participate in group playing such as concerts, football games, pep assemblies, and UIL contests.

Jazz Band

Grades 9 - 12, 1 Credit

Prerequisite: Band Member & Instructor Approval

Jazz Band offers beginning through advanced instrumental techniques in the swing, rock, blues, and samba styles of music.  Improvisation is also introduced.  Students will play and perform small ensemble, combo, or full jazz band.  Instrumentation may be made up of rhythm guitar, drum set, wind instruments, keyboards and singer.

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