Learning Objectives
What Students Will Learn
Band In 60 is designed to help complete beginners develop musical ability, confidence, teamwork, creativity, leadership, and performance skills through 10 musical adventures and 60 guided lessons.
By participating in Band In 60, students gain more than music knowledge.
They develop skills that can benefit them throughout life.
Music Learning Objectives
Upon completing the curriculum, students will be able to:
Rhythm & Timing
✓ Demonstrate steady rhythm and timing.
✓ Follow a musical beat.
✓ Recognize and perform common rhythmic patterns.
✓ Maintain timing while performing with others.
Musical Structure
✓ Identify basic song structure.
✓ Understand musical repetition and patterns.
✓ Follow musical arrangements.
✓ Participate in rehearsed musical performances.
Instrument Skills
Students will be able to:
✓ Perform foundational parts on keyboard.
✓ Perform foundational parts on drums.
✓ Perform foundational parts on bass.
✓ Perform foundational parts on guitar.
✓ Transition between musical sections with confidence.
Ensemble Skills
✓ Perform as part of a band.
✓ Listen and respond to other musicians.
✓ Follow musical cues.
✓ Contribute to a group performance.
✓ Support other musicians during rehearsal and performance.
Personal Growth Objectives
Students will be able to:
Build Confidence
✓ Demonstrate increased confidence through participation.
✓ Complete progressively challenging musical activities.
✓ Experience success through guided learning.
Develop Perseverance
✓ Continue learning through challenges.
✓ Practice new skills consistently.
✓ Develop patience during the learning process.
Strengthen Responsibility
✓ Participate actively in rehearsals.
✓ Complete assigned learning activities.
✓ Contribute positively to group experiences.
Leadership Objectives
Students will be able to:
✓ Demonstrate leadership within a group setting.
✓ Encourage and support other participants.
✓ Work toward shared goals.
✓ Model positive participation.
✓ Contribute to a collaborative environment.
Teamwork Objectives
Students will be able to:
✓ Collaborate effectively with others.
✓ Participate respectfully in group activities.
✓ Communicate within a band environment.
✓ Understand the importance of individual contributions to group success.
✓ Demonstrate accountability to fellow band members.
Communication Objectives
Students will be able to:
✓ Listen actively.
✓ Follow instructions.
✓ Respond appropriately to musical and verbal cues.
✓ Express ideas through music and collaboration.
Creativity Objectives
Students will be able to:
✓ Explore musical expression.
✓ Participate in creative activities.
✓ Experience multiple musical styles.
✓ Develop confidence in artistic expression.
Cultural Awareness Objectives
Students will be able to:
✓ Explore diverse musical traditions.
✓ Experience multiple musical styles.
✓ Recognize similarities and differences between musical genres.
✓ Develop appreciation for music from various cultures.
Students will encounter:
✓ Pop
✓ EDM
✓ Reggae
✓ Afrobeat
✓ Reggaeton
✓ Rock
Performance Objectives
Students will be able to:
✓ Participate in rehearsals.
✓ Perform with a group.
✓ Demonstrate confidence in performance settings.
✓ Follow a structured performance process.
✓ Celebrate achievement through musical participation.
Curriculum Outcomes
By completing the Band In 60 curriculum, students will have:
✓ Developed foundational music skills.
✓ Experienced keyboard, drums, bass, and guitar.
✓ Participated in rehearsals and performances.
✓ Strengthened confidence and self-expression.
✓ Developed teamwork and leadership abilities.
✓ Increased communication and collaboration skills.
✓ Explored multiple musical styles and cultures.
✓ Experienced the satisfaction of accomplishing meaningful goals.
The Ultimate Goal
The goal of Band In 60 is not simply to teach instruments.
The goal is to help students grow.
Music becomes the vehicle.
Confidence becomes the outcome.
Teamwork becomes the experience.
Growth becomes the result.
Every lesson, rehearsal, and performance is designed to help students discover what they are capable of achieving.