The document summarizes the goals and activities of the Grade 5 band program at SAS Puxi Elementary. The program aims to strengthen music skills and ensemble playing through developing techniques like sight reading, music theory, and balance. Students will perform at winter and spring concerts and have opportunities for private lessons and field trips. Expectations include practicing, being on time, and maintaining instruments. The calendar outlines units and performances for the year.

1. Grade 5 band
at SAS Puxi Elementary

3. we’re off to a great
start!

4. Program Goals

5. Program Goals
to strengthen music knowledge and
performance skills
to develop ensemble playing through visual
and aural awareness
to encourage personal responsibility,
independent learning and cooperation

8. Knowledge &
skills
performance technique
music theory & composition
sight-reading & ear-training

11. ensemble
performance
following a conductor
learning balance & blend
experiencing various textures, harmonies,
polyrhythms and even counterpoint
experiencing different music genres & styles

14. transferable
skills
responsibility & self-discipline
communication &
expressiveness
cooperation & teamwork
cognitive development

16. Unit Calendar

17. Unit Calendar

19. expectations

20. expectations
bringing in and taking being on time for class,
home instruments rehearsals, and
performances
PRACTICING!
making a
being prepared and GOOD EFFORT
focused during class
caring and maintaining
the instruments

22. renting & buying

23. renting & buying
School Rental
Store Rental*
Store Purchase

25. private lessons

26. private lessons
private teachers in Shanghai
high school tutors
mini lessons before & after
school in music room
ASA session II

28. performances

29. performances
Grade 5 Winter Concert Grade 5 Spring Concert
Fri, Dec 7 at 9:00 am Fri, May 24 at 9:00 am
in the PAC in the PAC
Field Trips... •Visiting Artists...
visit PAC to watch concerts; to give performances & master
possibly attend off-campus classes
concert???

31. THANK YOU!
Please feel free to email, call or meet with me at school!
krissi.olsen@saschina.org
(21) 6221-1446, ext 6556
music room 234