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Music
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At
Bedichek, we believe that music education plays
an important role in the development of children.
Students learn a higher level of self-expression
and an ability to use their intellect and imagination
to experience great joy when they make and understand
music. Students who participate in music experience
higher academic success and positive peer associations.
Research has proven that music students are scoring
20-40 points higher on the SAT exams. Music students
learn the skills of concentration, alertness,
memory, and self-control, which are basic for
succeeding in life. Music uses the same reasoning
process as science and math. Studying music can
help lead children toward a happy and prosperous
life by honing these mental tools: Creativity,
communication, critical assessment, commitment,
and discipline. Music education offers children
an opportunity to experience self-worth by developing
their talents.
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Music
Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills
1.
Perception:The
student describes and analyzes musical sound and demonstrates
musical artistry. The student is expected to:
a.
Demonstrate characteristic instrumental timbre individually
and in groups.
b.
Use standard music terminology to describe intervals,
music notation, and instruments.
c. Identify music forms presented aurally and through
music notation.
2.
Creative expression/performance: The student plays an
instrument individually and in groups, performing a
varied repertoire of music. The student is expected
to:
a.
Perform independently with accurate intonation and
rhythm, demonstrating fundamental skills and basic
performance techniques.
b. Perform expressively, incorporating appropriate
stylistic qualities.
c. Perform a varied repertoire of music.
d. Demonstrate appropriate ensemble techniques during
concerts.
3.
Creative expression/performance:
The student reads and writes music notation. The student
is expected to:
a.
Sight-read music in various clefs and meters.
b. Notate music using standard symbols.
c. Interpret music symbols and terms when performing.
4.
Historical/cultural heritage: The student relates music
to history, to society, and to culture.
5.
Response/evaluation: The student responds to and evaluates
musical performances. The student is expected to:
a.
Apply criteria for evaluating the quality and effectiveness
of musical performance and personal musical performances.
b.
Apply specific criteria appropriate for the style
of the music and offer constructive suggestions for
improvement.
c. Exhibit concert etiquette during live performances
in a variety of settings.
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The
Bobcat Band Program
Directors Rick Lucio & Laura Rogers
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The Bedichek Band Program has a long history
of continued success at contests and festivals.
We are very proud of the hard work and dedication
our talented students exhibit during rehearsals
and performances. Students who join the band
have the opportunity to play any of the following
instruments: Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Saxophone,
Trumpet, French Horn, Trombone, Euphonium,
Tuba, and Percussion. Students do not need
to have any prior musical knowledge or instruction
to learn to play an instrument and be a part
of the band at Bedichek. Band students are
taught how to read music and all of the fundamentals
they will need during the first year of band.
In their second and third years, they participate
in several concerts and individual and group
contests and festivals.
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WHAT YOU CAN LEARN FROM THE ORCHESTRA:
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TEAMWORK
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CONCENTRATION
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APPRECIATION
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DISCIPLINE
- PERSONAL ACHIEVEMENT
Michael Werst
(512) 841-3503
mwerst@austin.rr.com
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The Bobcat Orchestra
Program
Director Michael Werst
The Orchestra program at Bedichek Middle School
has a long history of excellence in performance
and competition. Bryan Peacock was the first director
at Bedichek in 1978. Two years later a young violinist
from Lubbock, Sally Banks-Juvenile, took control
of the program. Mrs. Banks-Juvenile led the Bedichek
Orchestra Program until 1997, when her student
teacher, Priscilla Tamez, took over the group.
In 1998, Ms. Tamez focused her full attention
on the Crockett High School Orchestra and former
Bedichek student and current director, Michael
Werst, took the helm at his alma mater. Throughout
the years, these directors have upheld the highest
standards regarding education and music. For 24
years the Bedichek Orchestra Program has participated
in the U.I.L. Concert Sight Reading Competition.
The Orchestra has received superior ratings in
all but three years of its history. Orchestra
is available to any student at Bedichek Middle
School that is interested in playing violin, viola,
cello, or string bass. Participation in orchestra
teaches confidence, awareness, appreciation, leadership,
teamwork, personal achievement, growth, poise,
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Mariachi
Del Sol Band
Bedichek
is extremely proud of our Mariachi Del Sol Band. Sixth,
seventh, and eighth grade orchestra members comprise
the group. Under the direction of Mr. Michael Werst,
the band is frequently asked to perform at community
and district events.
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contact:
Technology Coordinator
6800 Bill Hughes Rd.
Austin, TX 78745
512-414-3265
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