Symphonic Band

Catalog description

Rehearsal and performance of wind repertoire and concert band literature. MUSIC 80 Symphonic Band (1 per semester/maximum of 8) (GA)(BA) This course meets the Bachelor of Arts degree requirements. The goals of this course are to develop the instrumental performance skills, music reading abilities, and interpretive capabilities of the class members within a full concert band setting. The repertoire includes original concert band literature, transcriptions, and concert marches. The available literature covers a range of historical time periods from pre-Baroque to contemporary music written by living composers. Students are assessed by the use of performance evaluations, assessment of participation and contribution to established goals of the ensemble, and attendance at rehearsal sand concerts. The course is designed for those students who have advanced performance skills on standard wind and percussion instruments. An audition is required.