MS Music Guide

● I can demonstrate appropriate stick/mallet grip for my assigned instruments. (Percussion only.) ● I can produce a good tone in all registers for my assigned instruments. (Percussion only.) LEARNING PROGRESSION EXAMPLE: (Example is a beginning winds class.)

● Sit/stand appropriately ● Breathe appropriately ● Tone production in a single register using only mouthpiece/headjoint ● Tone production in a single register using entire instrument ● Tone production in multiple registers using only mouthpiece/headjoint

● Tone production in multiple registers using entire instrument ● Tone production in all registers using only mouthpiece/headjoint ● Tone production in all registers using entire instrument ● Independently self assess and maintain good tone production as other technical concepts are introduced/developed ● Independently create appropriate tone production during the rehearsal of new repertoire. EXAMPLE LESSONS, ASSESSMENTS, and OTHER RESOURCES Article: Yamaha - Improve Students’ Tone NAfME Article: Developing Tone Quality, Intonation, Concert Repertoire, and Classroom Management

through Unison Playing in Performing Ensembles Rubric: UHSAA Large Ensemble Festival Rubric