Tallwood High – Beginning Band

Mar 2026 · 2nd Semester

The standards for High School Instrumental Music, Beginning Level enable students to begin receiving instruction on wind, percussion, or string instruments of their choice with guidance from the music teacher. Instruction may begin at any high school grade level. Students identify parts of the instrument and demonstrate proper instrument care, playing posture, instrument positions, fingerings, embouchure (if applicable) and tone production. Students apply emerging music skills to create and notate original work. Music literacy skills are emphasized as students read, notate, and perform music. Students use critical thinking to respond to, describe, interpret, and evaluate works of music as performers and listeners. They describe career options in music and investigate how innovative tools and new media impact the music field. Opportunities are provided for students to participate in local, district and regional music events as appropriate to level, ability and interest. Beginning studen