UNIONTOWN AREA HIGH SCHOOL
UNIONTOWN AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT
Course: Marching Band
Length of Course: 45 Days
Unit/ Text Student-focused objectives
Week Reference that define desired
outcomes
Week 1 Hal Leonard 1. Students will complete a
& Alfred
Publishing group warm up using the
Music Concert Bb and Concert F
scales and chords.
2. Students will tune their
instruments individually with
the guidance of their section
leaders and their drum major.
3. Students will tune their
instruments as a group.
4. Students will play the half
time and pregame shows as
part of the inside warm up.
5. Students will continue work
on Marching in step during
the field show.
6. Students will perform the
pre-game show and field
show on the football field and
make necessary corrections
according to the director.
7. Students will perform at the
Friday night football game.
Curriculum Map
Standards/ Common Core Writing Assessments/Evidence of Resources
Anchors and Literacy Standards Learning
And Descriptions
9.1.12.A: Know & RL: Words/Phrases Merit & Demerit System, Daily Personal
use the elements & describe rhythm & Participation and Game 1 Instrument
principals of each meaning – Rhythms,
art form to create patterns, repetition
works in the arts & RL: Identify who is telling Hal Leonard &
humanities. Music: the story – timbre Alfred
Duration, intensity, (melody/harmony) Publishing
pitch, timbre. RI: Know/use text Music
Music: features – expressive
Composition, form, markings in music Music
genre, harmony, RI: Meaning of domain Recordings
rhythm & texture. specific words – music
specific vocabulary
9.1.12.B: RI: Engage in group
Recognize, know, reading with purpose
use & demonstrate and understanding –
a variety of play as a group
appropriate arts RFS: Print Concepts –
elements & Read music notation,
principles to follow an individual
produce, review & music part
revise original RFS: Phonics & word
works in the arts. recognition – music
Music: sing, play lyrics, rhythm & note
and instrument, reading
read & notate RFS: Fluency – Music
music, compose & reading, practice for
arrange & fluency
improvise. SL: Ask/answer
questions to clarify
9.1.12.G: Analyze comprehension – critical
the effect of listening
rehearsal & SL: Engage in
practice sessions. collaborative discussions
– group rehearsals
L: Identify connections
between words & their
use – Musical
vocabulary

Week 2 Hal Leonard 1. Students will complete a
& Alfred
Publishing group warm up using the
Music Concert Bb and Concert F
scales and chords.
2. Students will tune their
instruments individually with
the guidance of their section
leaders and their drum major.
3. Students will tune their
instruments as a group.
4. Students will play the half
time and pregame shows as
part of the inside warm up.
5. Students will continue work
on Marching in step during
the field show.
6. Students will perform the
pre-game show and field
UNIONTOWN AREA HIGH SCHOOL
UNIONTOWN AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT
Curriculum Map
L: Use knowledge of
language to write,
speak, read & listen –
use music vocabulary to
describe music
L: Distinguish shades of
meanings – Various
tempo/expressive
markings
L: Acquire & use
domain-specific words &
phrases – Write or
speak about music
L: Demonstrate
command of
conventions of standard
English – Phrasing,
articulation, expressive
markings
9.1.12.A: Know & RL: Words/Phrases Merit & Demerit System, Daily Personal
use the elements & describe rhythm & Participation and Game 2 Instrument
principals of each meaning – Rhythms,
art form to create patterns, repetition
works in the arts & RL: Identify who is telling Hal Leonard &
humanities. Music: the story – timbre Alfred
Duration, intensity, (melody/harmony) Publishing
pitch, timbre. RI: Know/use text Music
Music: features – expressive
Composition, form, markings in music Music
genre, harmony, RI: Meaning of domain Recordings
rhythm & texture. specific words – music
specific vocabulary
9.1.12.B: RI: Engage in group
Recognize, know, reading with purpose
use & demonstrate and understanding –
a variety of play as a group
appropriate arts RFS: Print Concepts –
elements & Read music notation,
principles to follow an individual
produce, review & music part
revise original RFS: Phonics & word
works in the arts. recognition – music
Music: sing, play lyrics, rhythm & note
and instrument, reading
read & notate RFS: Fluency – Music

show on the football field and
make necessary corrections
according to the director.
7. Students will have
sectionals to work to improve
new songs.
8. Students will perform at the
Friday night football game.
9. Students will review and
critique their recent
performances.
Week 3 Hal Leonard 1. Students will complete a
& Alfred
Publishing group warm up using the
Music Concert Bb and Concert F
scales and chords.
2. Students will tune their
instruments individually with
the guidance of their section
leaders and their drum major.
3. Students will tune their
UNIONTOWN AREA HIGH SCHOOL
UNIONTOWN AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT
Curriculum Map
music, compose & reading, practice for
arrange & fluency
improvise. SL: Ask/answer
questions to clarify
9.1.12.G: Analyze comprehension – critical
the effect of listening
rehearsal & SL: Engage in
practice sessions. collaborative discussions
– group rehearsals
L: Identify connections
between words & their
use – Musical
vocabulary
L: Use knowledge of
language to write,
speak, read & listen –
use music vocabulary to
describe music
L: Distinguish shades of
meanings – Various
tempo/expressive
markings
L: Acquire & use
domain-specific words &
phrases – Write or
speak about music
L: Demonstrate
command of
conventions of standard
English – Phrasing,
articulation, expressive
markings
9.1.12.A: Know & RL: Words/Phrases Merit & Demerit System, Daily Personal
use the elements & describe rhythm & Participation and Game 3 Instrument
principals of each meaning – Rhythms,
art form to create patterns, repetition
works in the arts & RL: Identify who is telling Hal Leonard &
humanities. Music: the story – timbre Alfred
Duration, intensity, (melody/harmony) Publishing
pitch, timbre. RI: Know/use text Music
Music: features – expressive
Composition, form, markings in music Music
genre, harmony, RI: Meaning of domain Recordings
rhythm & texture. specific words – music
specific vocabulary

instruments as a group.
4. Students will play the half
time and pregame shows as
part of the inside warm up.
5. Students will continue work
on Marching in step during
the field show.
6. Students will perform the
pre-game show and field
show on the football field and
make necessary corrections
according to the director.
7. Students will have
sectionals to work to improve
new songs.
8. Students will improve their
sound quality while playing
their instrument.
9. Students will perform at the
Friday night football game.
10. Students will perform at
the LH Band Festival.
11. Students will review and
critique their recent
performances
UNIONTOWN AREA HIGH SCHOOL
UNIONTOWN AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT
Curriculum Map
9.1.12.B: RI: Engage in group
Recognize, know, reading with purpose
use & demonstrate and understanding –
a variety of play as a group
appropriate arts RFS: Print Concepts –
elements & Read music notation,
principles to follow an individual
produce, review & music part
revise original RFS: Phonics & word
works in the arts. recognition – music
Music: sing, play lyrics, rhythm & note
and instrument, reading
read & notate RFS: Fluency – Music
music, compose & reading, practice for
arrange & fluency
improvise. SL: Ask/answer
questions to clarify
9.1.12.G: Analyze comprehension – critical
the effect of listening
rehearsal & SL: Engage in
practice sessions. collaborative discussions
– group rehearsals
L: Identify connections
between words & their
use – Musical
vocabulary
L: Use knowledge of
language to write,
speak, read & listen –
use music vocabulary to
describe music
L: Distinguish shades of
meanings – Various
tempo/expressive
markings
L: Acquire & use
domain-specific words &
phrases – Write or
speak about music
L: Demonstrate
command of
conventions of standard
English – Phrasing,
articulation, expressive
markings

Week 4 Hal Leonard 1. Students will complete a
& Alfred
Publishing group warm up using the
Music Concert Bb and Concert F
scales and chords.
2. Students will tune their
instruments individually with
the guidance of their section
leaders and their drum major.
3. Students will tune their
instruments as a group.
4. Students will play the half
time and pregame shows as
part of the inside warm up.
5. Students will continue work
on Marching in step during
the field show.
6. Students will perform the
pre-game show and field
show on the football field and
make necessary corrections
according to the director.
7. Students will have
sectionals to work to improve
new songs.
8. Students will improve their
sound quality while playing
their instrument.
9. Students will perform at the
Friday night football game.
10. Students will review and
critique their recent
performances.
UNIONTOWN AREA HIGH SCHOOL
UNIONTOWN AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT
Curriculum Map
9.1.12.A: Know & RL: Words/Phrases Merit & Demerit System, Daily Personal
use the elements & describe rhythm & Participation and Game 4 Instrument
principals of each meaning – Rhythms,
art form to create patterns, repetition
works in the arts & RL: Identify who is telling Hal Leonard &
humanities. Music: the story – timbre Alfred
Duration, intensity, (melody/harmony) Publishing
pitch, timbre. RI: Know/use text Music
Music: features – expressive
Composition, form, markings in music Music
genre, harmony, RI: Meaning of domain Recordings
rhythm & texture. specific words – music
specific vocabulary
9.1.12.B: RI: Engage in group
Recognize, know, reading with purpose
use & demonstrate and understanding –
a variety of play as a group
appropriate arts RFS: Print Concepts –
elements & Read music notation,
principles to follow an individual
produce, review & music part
revise original RFS: Phonics & word
works in the arts. recognition – music
Music: sing, play lyrics, rhythm & note
and instrument, reading
read & notate RFS: Fluency – Music
music, compose & reading, practice for
arrange & fluency
improvise. SL: Ask/answer
questions to clarify
9.1.12.G: Analyze comprehension – critical
the effect of listening
rehearsal & SL: Engage in
practice sessions. collaborative discussions
– group rehearsals
L: Identify connections
between words & their
use – Musical
vocabulary
L: Use knowledge of
language to write,
speak, read & listen –
use music vocabulary to
describe music
L: Distinguish shades of

Week 5 Hal Leonard 1. Students will complete a
& Alfred
Publishing group warm up using the
Music Concert Bb and Concert F
scales and chords.
2. Students will tune their
instruments individually with
the guidance of their section
leaders and their drum major.
3. Students will tune their
instruments as a group.
4. Students will play the half
time and pregame shows as
part of the inside warm up.
5. Students will continue work
on Marching in step during
the field show.
6. Students will perform the
pre-game show and field
show on the football field and
make necessary corrections
according to the director.
7. Students will have
sectionals to work to improve
UNIONTOWN AREA HIGH SCHOOL
UNIONTOWN AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT
Curriculum Map
meanings – Various
tempo/expressive
markings
L: Acquire & use
domain-specific words &
phrases – Write or
speak about music
L: Demonstrate
command of
conventions of standard
English – Phrasing,
articulation, expressive
markings
9.1.12.A: Know & RL: Words/Phrases Merit & Demerit System, Daily Personal
use the elements & describe rhythm & Participation and Game 5 Instrument
principals of each meaning – Rhythms,
art form to create patterns, repetition
works in the arts & RL: Identify who is telling Hal Leonard &
humanities. Music: the story – timbre Alfred
Duration, intensity, (melody/harmony) Publishing
pitch, timbre. RI: Know/use text Music
Music: features – expressive
Composition, form, markings in music Music
genre, harmony, RI: Meaning of domain Recordings
rhythm & texture. specific words – music
specific vocabulary
9.1.12.B: RI: Engage in group
Recognize, know, reading with purpose
use & demonstrate and understanding –
a variety of play as a group
appropriate arts RFS: Print Concepts –
elements & Read music notation,
principles to follow an individual
produce, review & music part
revise original RFS: Phonics & word
works in the arts. recognition – music
Music: sing, play lyrics, rhythm & note
and instrument, reading
read & notate RFS: Fluency – Music
music, compose & reading, practice for
arrange & fluency
improvise. SL: Ask/answer
questions to clarify
9.1.12.G: Analyze comprehension – critical
the effect of listening

new songs.
8. Students will improve their
sound quality while playing
their instrument.
9. Students will perform at the
Friday night football game.
10. Students will review and
critique their recent
performances.
Week 6 Hal Leonard 1. Students will complete a
& Alfred
Publishing group warm up using the
Music Concert Bb and Concert F
scales and chords.
2. Students will tune their
instruments individually with
the guidance of their section
leaders and their drum major.
3. Students will tune their
instruments as a group.
4. Students will play the half
time and pregame shows as
part of the inside warm up.
UNIONTOWN AREA HIGH SCHOOL
UNIONTOWN AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT
Curriculum Map
rehearsal & SL: Engage in
practice sessions. collaborative discussions
– group rehearsals
L: Identify connections
between words & their
use – Musical
vocabulary
L: Use knowledge of
language to write,
speak, read & listen –
use music vocabulary to
describe music
L: Distinguish shades of
meanings – Various
tempo/expressive
markings
L: Acquire & use
domain-specific words &
phrases – Write or
speak about music
L: Demonstrate
command of
conventions of standard
English – Phrasing,
articulation, expressive
markings
9.1.12.A: Know & RL: Words/Phrases Merit & Demerit System, Daily Personal
use the elements & describe rhythm & Participation and Game 6 Instrument
principals of each meaning – Rhythms,
art form to create patterns, repetition
works in the arts & RL: Identify who is telling Hal Leonard &
humanities. Music: the story – timbre Alfred
Duration, intensity, (melody/harmony) Publishing
pitch, timbre. RI: Know/use text Music
Music: features – expressive
Composition, form, markings in music Music
genre, harmony, RI: Meaning of domain Recordings
rhythm & texture. specific words – music
specific vocabulary
9.1.12.B: RI: Engage in group
Recognize, know, reading with purpose
use & demonstrate and understanding –
a variety of play as a group
appropriate arts RFS: Print Concepts –
elements & Read music notation,

5. Students will continue work
on Marching in step during
the field show.
6. Students will perform the
pre-game show and field
show on the football field and
make necessary corrections
according to the director.
7. Students will have
sectionals to work to improve
new songs.
8. Students will improve their
sound quality while playing
their instrument.
9. Students will perform at the
Friday night football game.
10. Students will review and
critique their recent
performances
Week 7 Hal Leonard 1. Students will complete a
& Alfred
Publishing group warm up using the
Music Concert Bb and Concert F
scales and chords.
UNIONTOWN AREA HIGH SCHOOL
UNIONTOWN AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT
Curriculum Map
principles to follow an individual
produce, review & music part
revise original RFS: Phonics & word
works in the arts. recognition – music
Music: sing, play lyrics, rhythm & note
and instrument, reading
read & notate RFS: Fluency – Music
music, compose & reading, practice for
arrange & fluency
improvise. SL: Ask/answer
questions to clarify
9.1.12.G: Analyze comprehension – critical
the effect of listening
rehearsal & SL: Engage in
practice sessions. collaborative discussions
– group rehearsals
L: Identify connections
between words & their
use – Musical
vocabulary
L: Use knowledge of
language to write,
speak, read & listen –
use music vocabulary to
describe music
L: Distinguish shades of
meanings – Various
tempo/expressive
markings
L: Acquire & use
domain-specific words &
phrases – Write or
speak about music
L: Demonstrate
command of
conventions of standard
English – Phrasing,
articulation, expressive
markings
9.1.12.A: Know & RL: Words/Phrases Merit & Demerit System, Daily Personal
use the elements & describe rhythm & Participation and Game 7 Instrument
principals of each meaning – Rhythms,
art form to create patterns, repetition
works in the arts & RL: Identify who is telling Hal Leonard &
humanities. Music: the story – timbre Alfred

2. Students will tune their
instruments individually with
the guidance of their section
leaders and their drum major.
3. Students will tune their
instruments as a group.
4. Students will play the half
time and pregame shows as
part of the inside warm up.
5. Students will continue work
on Marching in step during
the field show.
6. Students will perform the
pre-game show and field
show on the football field and
make necessary corrections
according to the director.
7. Students will have
sectionals to work to improve
new songs.
8. Students will improve their
sound quality while playing
their instrument.
9. Students will perform at the
Friday night football game.
10. Students will review and
critique their recent
performances.
UNIONTOWN AREA HIGH SCHOOL
UNIONTOWN AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT
Curriculum Map
Duration, intensity, (melody/harmony) Publishing
pitch, timbre. RI: Know/use text Music
Music: features – expressive
Composition, form, markings in music Music
genre, harmony, RI: Meaning of domain Recordings
rhythm & texture. specific words – music
specific vocabulary
9.1.12.B: RI: Engage in group
Recognize, know, reading with purpose
use & demonstrate and understanding –
a variety of play as a group
appropriate arts RFS: Print Concepts –
elements & Read music notation,
principles to follow an individual
produce, review & music part
revise original RFS: Phonics & word
works in the arts. recognition – music
Music: sing, play lyrics, rhythm & note
and instrument, reading
read & notate RFS: Fluency – Music
music, compose & reading, practice for
arrange & fluency
improvise. SL: Ask/answer
questions to clarify
9.1.12.G: Analyze comprehension – critical
the effect of listening
rehearsal & SL: Engage in
practice sessions. collaborative discussions
– group rehearsals
L: Identify connections
between words & their
use – Musical
vocabulary
L: Use knowledge of
language to write,
speak, read & listen –
use music vocabulary to
describe music
L: Distinguish shades of
meanings – Various
tempo/expressive
markings
L: Acquire & use
domain-specific words &
phrases – Write or

Week 8 Hal Leonard 1. Students will complete a
& Alfred
Publishing group warm up using the
Music Concert Bb and Concert F
scales and chords.
2. Students will tune their
instruments individually with
the guidance of their section
leaders and their drum major.
3. Students will tune their
instruments as a group.
4. Students will play the half
time and pregame shows as
part of the inside warm up.
5. Students will continue work
on Marching in step during
the field show.
6. Students will perform the
pre-game show and field
show on the football field and
make necessary corrections
according to the director.
7. Students will have
sectionals to work to improve
new songs.
8. Students will improve their
sound quality while playing
their instrument.
9. Students will perform at the
Friday night football game.
UNIONTOWN AREA HIGH SCHOOL
UNIONTOWN AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT
Curriculum Map
speak about music
L: Demonstrate
command of
conventions of standard
English – Phrasing,
articulation, expressive
markings
9.1.12.A: Know & RL: Words/Phrases Merit & Demerit System, Daily Personal
use the elements & describe rhythm & Participation and Game 8 Instrument
principals of each meaning – Rhythms,
art form to create patterns, repetition
works in the arts & RL: Identify who is telling Hal Leonard &
humanities. Music: the story – timbre Alfred
Duration, intensity, (melody/harmony) Publishing
pitch, timbre. RI: Know/use text Music
Music: features – expressive
Composition, form, markings in music Music
genre, harmony, RI: Meaning of domain Recordings
rhythm & texture. specific words – music
specific vocabulary
9.1.12.B: RI: Engage in group
Recognize, know, reading with purpose
use & demonstrate and understanding –
a variety of play as a group
appropriate arts RFS: Print Concepts –
elements & Read music notation,
principles to follow an individual
produce, review & music part
revise original RFS: Phonics & word
works in the arts. recognition – music
Music: sing, play lyrics, rhythm & note
and instrument, reading
read & notate RFS: Fluency – Music
music, compose & reading, practice for
arrange & fluency
improvise. SL: Ask/answer
questions to clarify
9.1.12.G: Analyze comprehension – critical
the effect of listening
rehearsal & SL: Engage in
practice sessions. collaborative discussions
– group rehearsals
L: Identify connections
between words & their
use – Musical

10. Students will review and
critique their recent
performances
Week 9 Hal Leonard 1. Students will complete a
& Alfred
Publishing group warm up using the
Music Concert Bb and Concert F
scales and chords.
2. Students will tune their
instruments individually with
the guidance of their section
leaders and their drum major.
3. Students will tune their
instruments as a group.
4. Students will continue
working on Marching in step
while parade marching.
5. Students will have
sectionals to work to improve
new songs.
6. Students will improve their
sound quality while playing
their instrument.
UNIONTOWN AREA HIGH SCHOOL
UNIONTOWN AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT
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vocabulary
L: Use knowledge of
language to write,
speak, read & listen –
use music vocabulary to
describe music
L: Distinguish shades of
meanings – Various
tempo/expressive
markings
L: Acquire & use
domain-specific words &
phrases – Write or
speak about music
L: Demonstrate
command of
conventions of standard
English – Phrasing,
articulation, expressive
markings
9.1.12.A: Know & RL: Words/Phrases Merit & Demerit System, Daily Personal
use the elements & describe rhythm & Participation and Halloween Instrument
principals of each meaning – Rhythms, Parade
art form to create patterns, repetition
works in the arts & RL: Identify who is telling Hal Leonard &
humanities. Music: the story – timbre Alfred
Duration, intensity, (melody/harmony) Publishing
pitch, timbre. RI: Know/use text Music
Music: features – expressive
Composition, form, markings in music Music
genre, harmony, RI: Meaning of domain Recordings
rhythm & texture. specific words – music
specific vocabulary
9.1.12.B: RI: Engage in group
Recognize, know, reading with purpose
use & demonstrate and understanding –
a variety of play as a group
appropriate arts RFS: Print Concepts –
elements & Read music notation,
principles to follow an individual
produce, review & music part
revise original RFS: Phonics & word
works in the arts. recognition – music
Music: sing, play lyrics, rhythm & note
and instrument, reading

7. Students will perform at the
Uniontown Halloween
Parade.
8. Students will review and
critique their recent
performances.
UNIONTOWN AREA HIGH SCHOOL
UNIONTOWN AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT
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read & notate RFS: Fluency – Music
music, compose & reading, practice for
arrange & fluency
improvise. SL: Ask/answer
questions to clarify
9.1.12.G: Analyze comprehension – critical
the effect of listening
rehearsal & SL: Engage in
practice sessions. collaborative discussions
– group rehearsals
L: Identify connections
between words & their
use – Musical
vocabulary
L: Use knowledge of
language to write,
speak, read & listen –
use music vocabulary to
describe music
L: Distinguish shades of
meanings – Various
tempo/expressive
markings
L: Acquire & use
domain-specific words &
phrases – Write or
speak about music
L: Demonstrate
command of
conventions of standard
English – Phrasing,
articulation, expressive
markings