Instrumental Instruction
9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th Grades
The purpose of this course is to provide current and prospective band members individual and small group instruction on their primary and/or secondary wind or percussion instruments. This course is not designed to teach guitar, piano, or vocal skills. Emphasis is placed on the higher-level performance techniques associated with each instrument. Students are assessed via weekly individual lessons and periodic performances. Students who wish to audition for PMEA District 10 Band, perform in the Bangor Area High School Jazz Band or Pit Orchestra, or audition to major in music in college should enroll in this course.
The purpose of this course is to provide current and prospective band members individual and small group instruction on their primary and/or secondary wind or percussion instruments. This course is not designed to teach guitar, piano, or vocal skills. Emphasis is placed on the higher-level performance techniques associated with each instrument. Students are assessed via weekly individual lessons and periodic performances. Students who wish to audition for PMEA District 10 Band, perform in the Bangor Area High School Jazz Band or Pit Orchestra, or audition to major in music in college should enroll in this course.