Rationale for an Active Solo and Ensemble Program
1)
National Standards for Arts Education
Content Standard 2: Performing on instruments, alone and
with others, a varied repertoire of music
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Achievement Standard 2a: Students perform with expression
and technical accuracy a large and varied repertoire of instrumental literature
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Achievement Standard 2b: Students perform an appropriate
part in an ensemble, demonstrating well-developed ensemble skills
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Achievement Standard 2c: Students perform in small
ensembles with one student on a part
One
objective of instrumental music is to develop in the student the ability to
work effectively through the acquisition of such traits as industry,
persistence, and eagerness to grow. Opportunities shall be given students for
self-expression in music, a respect for and an appreciation of outstanding
cultural developments. Through music education the student will acquire
knowledge, skills, and attitudes, which will help to make him a more desirable
member of society. The knowledge, skills and attitudes desired could best be
imparted through a program, which is based upon general and specific goals
throughout a graded progression.
It
is the function of the instrumental music program to develop musical standards
and to impart a basis for value judgments, resulting in the encouragement of
sensitive musicianship with breadth, depth and permanence. To foster the kind
of music appreciation and understanding that will be effective in the life of
the student, a school band instrumental program should seek to give the student
something of intrinsic worth through contact with an extensive repertoire,
representing the best of the world’s music, balanced by attention to theory,
skill development, and listening. The music experienced through participation
must be of a standard that imparts lasting values. A school instrumental
program, based upon less than respect for music as an art which imparts
aesthetic, moral and spiritual values will fail to realize its real mission –
that of enriching life.
Nebraska
State Activities Association
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Music Bylaws (Rules and
policies you need to know before entering NSAA sponsored music events): www.nsaahome.org/textfile/yb/7music.pdf
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Nebraska District Music
Contests: www.nsaahome.org/textfile/music/mudist.htm
Selecting
Ensembles for the Students
Guide
the students on their selection of possible ensembles to participate in.
Provide the following options:
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Solo or Duet
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Trio, Quartet, Quintet,
Sextet, Septet, Octet
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Flute Choir, Clarinet
Choir, Saxophone Choir, Woodwind Choir
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Trumpet Choir, French
Horn Choir, Trombone Choir, Tuba Choir, Brass Choir
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Percussion Ensemble
Picking
Suitable Music
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A place to start: www.wsma1.com
1) Click Festival Music List
2) Select “Solos” or “Ensembles”
3) Select a category; press
“Search” and then “List”
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Contact other states and
get their lists.
Ordering
Music
Most
any reputable music store can get you the music you need. Here is a place to
start to check availability and prices: www.jwpepper.com
1) Click “State/Festival Lists”
2) Select “Wisconsin” (It will correspond with the
“Picking Suitable Music” Caption Listed above)
3) Choose the ensemble level
4) Select “Instrumental Ensemble” or “Instrumental Solos”
5) Note: Class A is the most difficult music
Scheduling
Rehearsals
Use
a 10 Week Countdown Plan: