One of my main objectives as music director is instilling a love for music showing young people the importance of team-building and personal responsibility. I have passion for sharing my knowledge of music through careful planning and preparation using the “Anatomy of a Lesson.” In drawing direct connections between music preparation and everyday life, at the end of the day, it is my personal responsibility to reach out to every student, facilitating their unique learning styles, and sparking their interest(s).
Musically yours,
Mr. Chad McCoy
Musically yours,
Mr. Chad McCoy
7th/ 8th Grade Performance Instrumental Music Classes offered for 2023-2024 !!!!!
Jazz Band - Period 2 (Audition Only)
This music class will be offered to 7th and 8th grade students to rehearse and perform music related to the jazz/pop field. Jazz Band will meet everyday. We will perform for concerts, Festivals and assemblies, but our primary purpose is for advanced students to be exposed to the jazz repertoire.
Advanced Band - Period 3
This course is for students who have at least one year of experience playing a band instrument. Students will develop techniques in breathing, tone production, note and rhythm reading and accuracy, expression and ensemble sound. The expectation will be that practicing will take place individually outside of rehearsal. Some instruments may be borrowed from the school. Performances will be numerous, with opportunities for TKMEA Honor Groups/ Festivals. Advanced Band will meet everyday.
Intermediate Band- Period 4
This course is for students who would like to start on an instrument that did not have a chance to as 6th or 7th Grader, or has one year of experience playing a band instrument and would need extra help and study to prepare for Advanced Band the following year. Students will develop techniques in breathing, tone production, note and rhythm reading and accuracy, expression and ensemble sound. Students are expected to practice individually outside of rehearsal through their own ambitions, or through Assignment. Some instruments may be borrowed from the school. Performances will be numerous, with chances to perform also with the Advanced Band (optional) at the Tulare Children's Christmas Parade! Intermediate Band will meet everyday.
String Orchestra - Period 5
This course is for students who play an orchestral string instrument (violin, viola, cello, string bass) or who wish to learn one of these instruments. In this course, students will develop techniques in bowing, note and rhythm reading and accuracy, tone production, expressing and ensemble sound. Practicing will be the expectation outside of rehearsal, either through their one's own ambitions, or through Assignment. Some instruments may be borrowed from the school. Performances will be in October, November, March and May, with opportunities for TKMEA Honor Groups/ Festivals. Orchestra will meet everyday.
Drumline/ Percussion- Period 6
This course is designed for the student that may or may not have a musical background, but are interested to learn how to play in a drumline. The students will have a chance to play the various drumline instruments like; snare, tenor, bass drum, and cymbals. Students that excel in this class may be placed into band performances depending on needs.
Color Guard - This is an after school program open to all AV students that want to participate in Color Guard. Perfect attendance is expected for practices. A student will lose their spot for missing practices.
This music class will be offered to 7th and 8th grade students to rehearse and perform music related to the jazz/pop field. Jazz Band will meet everyday. We will perform for concerts, Festivals and assemblies, but our primary purpose is for advanced students to be exposed to the jazz repertoire.
Advanced Band - Period 3
This course is for students who have at least one year of experience playing a band instrument. Students will develop techniques in breathing, tone production, note and rhythm reading and accuracy, expression and ensemble sound. The expectation will be that practicing will take place individually outside of rehearsal. Some instruments may be borrowed from the school. Performances will be numerous, with opportunities for TKMEA Honor Groups/ Festivals. Advanced Band will meet everyday.
Intermediate Band- Period 4
This course is for students who would like to start on an instrument that did not have a chance to as 6th or 7th Grader, or has one year of experience playing a band instrument and would need extra help and study to prepare for Advanced Band the following year. Students will develop techniques in breathing, tone production, note and rhythm reading and accuracy, expression and ensemble sound. Students are expected to practice individually outside of rehearsal through their own ambitions, or through Assignment. Some instruments may be borrowed from the school. Performances will be numerous, with chances to perform also with the Advanced Band (optional) at the Tulare Children's Christmas Parade! Intermediate Band will meet everyday.
String Orchestra - Period 5
This course is for students who play an orchestral string instrument (violin, viola, cello, string bass) or who wish to learn one of these instruments. In this course, students will develop techniques in bowing, note and rhythm reading and accuracy, tone production, expressing and ensemble sound. Practicing will be the expectation outside of rehearsal, either through their one's own ambitions, or through Assignment. Some instruments may be borrowed from the school. Performances will be in October, November, March and May, with opportunities for TKMEA Honor Groups/ Festivals. Orchestra will meet everyday.
Drumline/ Percussion- Period 6
This course is designed for the student that may or may not have a musical background, but are interested to learn how to play in a drumline. The students will have a chance to play the various drumline instruments like; snare, tenor, bass drum, and cymbals. Students that excel in this class may be placed into band performances depending on needs.
Color Guard - This is an after school program open to all AV students that want to participate in Color Guard. Perfect attendance is expected for practices. A student will lose their spot for missing practices.
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Alpine Vista Music Core Values/ Code of Conduct
Respect, responsibility, compassion, and hard work comprise our core values.
Respect … A person of character values all persons, respects the dignity, privacy, and freedom of others, is courteous and polite to all, and is tolerant and accepting of differences.
Nonviolence:
Courtesy:
Responsibility … A person of character meets the demands of duty, is accountable, pursues excellence, and exercises self-control.
Accountability:
Self-Control:
Pursue Excellence:
Compassion … A person of character is caring, compassionate, kind, considerate, and charitable.
Concern for Others:
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Hard Work … A person of character does their share, helps the community, and is a good school citizen.
Do Your Share:
Reliability:
Be dependable and keep your promises.
Alpine Vista Music Core Values/ Code of Conduct
Respect, responsibility, compassion, and hard work comprise our core values.
Respect … A person of character values all persons, respects the dignity, privacy, and freedom of others, is courteous and polite to all, and is tolerant and accepting of differences.
- Do: Treat others the way you want to be treated; respect the dignity, privacy and freedom of all individuals. Value and honor all people for themselves, not for what they can do for you.
- Don’t: Use or manipulate others. Avoid abusing, demeaning or mistreating anyone.
Nonviolence:
- Do: Resolve disagreements; respond to insults and deal with anger peacefully and without violence.
- Don’t: Use threats to get what you want.
Courtesy:
- Do: Use good manners; be courteous, and civil to everyone.
- Don’t: Use put-downs, insults, yelling, or ridicule to embarrass or hurt another.
Responsibility … A person of character meets the demands of duty, is accountable, pursues excellence, and exercises self-control.
Accountability:
- Do: Accept responsibility for the consequences of your choices, not only what you do but also what you don’t do.
- Think about consequences for yourself and others before you act. Think long-term!
- Don’t: Look the other way when you can make a difference.
Self-Control:
- Do: Take charge of your own life. Keep a positive outlook. Be prudent and self-disciplined with your health, emotions, time, and studies. Be rational… act out of reason, not out of anger, revenge, or fear.
Pursue Excellence:
- Do: Your best…persevere…be prepared…be diligent.
- Don’t: Quit.
Compassion … A person of character is caring, compassionate, kind, considerate, and charitable.
Concern for Others:
- Do: Be compassionate and empathetic. Be kind, caring, and considerate.
- Don’t: Be mean, cruel, or insensitive.
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Hard Work … A person of character does their share, helps the community, and is a good school citizen.
Do Your Share:
- Do: Care about and pursue the common good. Be a volunteer; help your school and community be better, cleaner, and safer.
Reliability:
Be dependable and keep your promises.