Paetow High School Band Goals and Objectives:

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Mental and physical discipline:

• ​Develop powers of concentration

• Memorize music

• Learn techniques of preparation as they relate to group and individual performances

• Develop self and group discipline

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Citizenship through group endeavor:

• Develop leadership abilities

• Develop responsibility

• Develop ability to cooperate with others and to work as a team member

• Develop diligence

• Develop mutual respect

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Physical conditioning:

• Develop Strenghth

• Develop Stamina

• Develop Endurance

• Develop Coordination

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Cultural growth:

• Provide opportunities to attain knowledge of music history through performance of various types of instrumental literature

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Value Judgments:

• Ability to make musical value (as they pertain to a musical setting) judgments through critical listening

• Recognition of quality of sound, pitch, style, tempo, rhythm, blend, balance, phrasing, dynamics, and articulation

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Read and Understand Music:

• Know and utilize note values and rest

• Know and utilize keys, key signatures, and scales

• Know and utilize musical terms, signs, and symbols

• Recognize and tune intervals and harmony

• Ear training/listening skills

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Proper instrumental technique:

• Care of the instrument

• Assume correct posture and playing position

• Develop the embouchure/stick grip/hand position

• Develop characteristic instrumental tone

• Develop proper breathing techniques

• Develop technical instrumental proficiency (fingering, articulation, rudiments, scales, etc.)

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Foster self-expression:

• Express oneself in every performance experience

• Explore careers

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In addition to the State of Texas guidelines, the Paetow High School Band will strive to: 

• Provide any interested student with opportunities for musical knowledge, musical fellowship, and fun through participation in band

• Provide for the mental, physical, social, and emotional development of students

• Instill pride and discipline in each student

• Provide each student with solo and group endeavors to achieve personal goals and satisfaction

• Provide basic psychological needs such as recognition, belonging, self-respect, and a feeling of achievement