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Concert Band
Band Room A152
Instructor - Dave Hammond
This class is offered as a major in the Bands Department at the Denver School of the Arts and is open only to students accepted by audition into the Instrumental Music Department. At the end of the school year, all students of the class will either receive an audition waiver or be required to re-audition for admittance back into the department as a major.
Goals (For more information please see DSA Bands Scope and Sequence on the DSA Bands website)
The class will emphasize the following areas of music instruction:
Intermediate Music Performance The make up of the class in large classical band style. Scales, arpeggios and other academic tools are taught and assessed. Performance styles include classical wind band and chamber literature as well as solo, duet and trio works.
Beginning to Intermediate levels of Music Theory, Music Notation, Ear Training and Composition
Leadership
Artistic and Collaborative Responsibility
Music/Styles History and Ethnicity Description
Self and Group Critique Skills
Class Materials
Music: Students will be issued a music folder to protect the music handed out for performance. All music must be returned to the director when requested.
Musical instrument must be brought to school at all times in a well-maintained working order. If a DPS or DSA instrument is used the maintenance of the instrument is up to the student!
Theory text or materials: These are passed out in class.
Theory and history notebooks. Please have both lined notebook paper and music manuscript paper at all class meetings!
A mechanical pencil (lead = 0.9) and soft eraser are requested for music notation, a pencil is required at all times in rehearsal.
Performance
Chair assignments will be determined through an audition process at the beginning of each semester or as determined by the director. The material used for these auditions will be given with ample preparation time. The director retains the right to move students in sections as he sees fit throughout the semester if changes need to be made.
It is imperative that the students of the Concert Band take private lessons. We recommend those younger players in the department study privately with older students at the school as well as with an outside professional. This will enhance students abilities and introduce them to an older buddy.
Grades are based on the following:
Ability and achievement of the standards
Music Performance in Rehearsal and Concerts
Theory and Ear Training
Research Papers and Special Assignments
Participation and Promptness
Professional Attitude and Behavior
Participation in all performances is mandatory and an essential culmination of instruction. Please make all DSA Band rehearsals, activities, trips and performances a priority in your schedule.
Wind Ensemble
Band Room A152 - Class Syllabus
Instructor - Dave Hammond
This class is offered as a major in the Bands Department at the Denver School of the Arts and is open only to students accepted by audition into the Instrumental Music Department. At the end of the school year, all students of the class will either receive an audition waiver or be required to re-audition for admittance back into the department as a major.
Goals (For more information please see DSA Bands Scope and Sequence on the DSA Bands website)
The class will emphasize the following areas of music instruction:
Intermediate to Advanced Music Performance The make up of the class in large classical band style. Scales, arpeggios and other academic tools are taught and assessed. Performance styles include classical wind band and chamber literature as well as solo, duet and trio works.
Intermediate to Advanced levels of Music Theory, Music Notation, Ear Training and Composition
Advanced Leadership
Advanced Artistic and Collaborative Responsibility
Advanced Music/Styles History and Ethnicity Description
Advanced Self and Group Critique Skills
It is the intention of the department that the DSA Wind Ensemble be a premiere performance ensemble of the school. Participation in local and national competitions and performances is mandatory.
Class Materials
Music: Students will be issued a music folder to protect the music handed out for performance. All music must be returned to the director when requested.
Musical instrument must be brought to school at all times in a well maintained working order. If a DPS or DSA instrument is used the maintenance of the instrument is up to the student!
Theory text or materials: These are passed out in class.
Theory and history notebooks. Please have both lined notebook paper and music manuscript paper at all class meetings!
A mechanical pencil (lead = 0.9) and soft eraser are requested for music notation, a pencil is required at all times in rehearsal.
Performance
Chair assignments will be determined through an audition process at the beginning of each semester or as determined by the director. The material used for these auditions will be given with ample preparation time. Members of the Wind Ensemble will be expected to mentor other less experienced students within the program and outside the school.
Participants of the Wind Ensemble may be asked to travel as part of a tour or competition. It is understood that the students give this ensemble priority in their personal schedules.
Grades are based on the following:
Ability and achievement of the standards
Music Performance in Rehearsal and Concerts
Theory and Ear Training
Research Papers and Special Assignments
Participation and Promptness
Attitude and Behavior
Participation in all performances is mandatory and an essential culmination of instruction. Please make all DSA Band rehearsals, activities, trips and performances a priority in your schedule.
Senior Projects and Internships
All band seniors are required to complete a final senior project in order to graduate. The student must follow the timeline of performances and other details given by Mr. Hammond. Details of the project requirements can be obtained from Mr. Hammond. All seniors who have been enrolled at DSA for two years or longer must also complete a senior internship if they expect an Arts Endorsed Diploma from DSA. Get more information on the requirements for the Arts Endorsed Diploma from the Assistant Principals.
Jazz Link Big Band (JLBB)
Jazz Room A133 - Class Syllabus
Instructor - Dave Hammond
This class is a music minor offered by the Instrumental Music Department and is open to all students at the school by audition only. There may be an enrollment cap on the class due to instrumentation.
Goals:
This class will concentrate on the following areas of music curriculum:
Beginning to intermediate jazz performance in big band and small group setting
Beginning to intermediate improvisation skills
Beginning to intermediate jazz composition
Local competitions and performances will be a part of this class.
Materials:
Music: Students will be issued a music folder to protect the music handed out for performance. All music must be handed back in.
Musical Instrument must be brought to school at all times
Pencil at all times in rehearsal.
Performance
Chair assignments will be determined through an audition process at the beginning of each semester. The material used for these auditions will be given in the first week of classes.
Participation in all performances is mandatory and an essential culmination of instruction.
Jazz Workshop Orchestra (JWO)
Jazz Room A133 - Class Syllabus
Instructor - Dave Hammond
This class is a music minor offered by the Instrumental Music Department and is open to all students at the school by audition only. There is an enrollment cap on the class due to instrumentation.
Goals:
This class will concentrate on the following areas of music curriculum:
Intermediate to advanced jazz performance in big band and small group setting
Intermediate to advanced improvisation skills
Intermediate to advanced jazz composition
Intermediate to advanced transcription skills
It is the intention of the Instrumental Music department that the DSA Jazz Workshop Orchestra is a premiere performance ensemble of the school. Competitions and performances locally and nationally will be a part of this class.
Materials:
Music: Students will be issued a music folder to protect the music handed out for performance. All music must be handed back in.
Musical Instrument must be brought to school at all times
Pencil is required at all times in rehearsal.
Performance
Chair assignments will be determined through an audition process at the beginning of each semester. The material used for these auditions will be given in the first week of classes.
Participants of the Jazz Workshop Orchestra may be asked to travel as part of a tour or competition. It is understood that the students give this ensemble priority in their personal schedules.
Participants of the Jazz Workshop Orchestra may be asked to teach other less experienced students within the program and outside the school.
Participation in all performances is mandatory and an essential culmination of instruction. Please make all DSA Band rehearsals, activities, trips and performances a priority in your schedule.
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