BAND RESOURCES

All Bands

• Our four-year curriculum.

• The DHS Band Handbook.

• How to write your quarterly concert papers.

• Here is an excellent music dictionary.

Concert Band

• Terms handouts:  Dynamics, Tempo, Expression, Repeat Markings, Other Important Terms
• December tape test: Flute, Oboe/Sax/Mallets, Clarinet/Trumpet/EuphoniumTC, Horn/Bass Clarinet, Trombone/Bassoon/EuphoniumBC, Tuba.
• 4th quarter research paper.

Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble

• 1st quarter sophomore project.
• 2nd quarter senior project.
• 3rd quarter junior project.
• 4th quarter senior survey.
• Honors Credit requirements (1st Semester) (Wind Ensemble only).
• Honors Credit requirements (2nd Semester) (Wind Ensemble only).

Jazz Band

• Our two-year curriculum.
• A Suggested listening list of performers and recordings.
• The Listening Guide assignment form.
• The Smithsonian has a very thorough and informative site on jazz history and appreciation.
• Honors Credit requirements (1st Semester).
• Honors Credit requirements (2nd Semester).