GradingA 93-100
A- 90-92 B+ 87-89 B 83-86 B- 80-82 C+ 77-79 C 73-76 C- 70-72 D+ 67-69 D 63-66 D- 60-62 F 59 v |
Category Weights50% Summative Assessments
Scope and Sequence |
Course Descriptions
Advanced Band
The Oak Prairie Advanced Band is designed for advanced students in their 3rd or 4th year of playing a musical instrument. The Advanced Band performs at quarterly concerts, as well as ILMEA Large Group Festival in March. At times throughout the year, the Advanced Band will perform in combination with the Intermediate Band.
Intermediate Band
The Oak Prairie Intermediate Band is designed for intermediate students in their 2nd or 3rd year of playing a musical instrument. The Intermediate Band performs at all quarterly concerts and the ILMEA Large Group Festival in March. At times throughout the year, the Intermediate will perform in combination with the Advanced Band, and with the Beginning Band.
Oak Prairie Beginning Band
The Oak Prairie Beginning Band is designed for students who have no prior playing experience. The Oak Prairie Beginning Band develops skills appropriate, including learning and knowledge of major and minor scales, terminology, and performance skills. The Beginning Band is open to any student. 6th Grade Band performs at the Fall Concert, the Winter Assembly and the Spring Concert.
Ludwig Beginning Band
The Beginning Band class is designed for students who have had no experience playing an instrument. The goal is to develop skills appropriate, including learning and knowledge of major and minor scales, terminology, and performance skills.
Extra-Curricular Opportunities
Jazz Band - Lesson Plans
The Oak Prairie Jazz Band is designed for students already in the music department who wish to broaden their musical experiences in the style of a traditional big band. Membership in the Jazz Band is by audition in the late-Spring of the preceding year. Materials for the audition are available in the early spring and will be made available to all students in 5th through 7th grades. The Oak Prairie Jazz Band meets from the First Week of October through Spring Break. Jazz Combo rehearses in August and September during the "full jazz band rehearsals". Jazz Band meets on Monday and Wednesday from 2:45-4pm.
Solo and Ensemble
Solo and Ensemble is open to any students in any of the Oak Prairie Bands. Students looking to participate in Solo and Ensemble Festival, will complete a permission slip in November. After Thanksgiving Break, the students will receive music to practice on their own, with a private teacher, or during help sessions with Mr. Rank. The students then perform with an accompanists (solos only) or with their ensemble in the District 92 Solo and Ensemble Festival. More advanced students can elect to participate in the IGSMA District VI Solo and Ensemble Contest in February.