HOLLANDER, LESLIE

Mr. Leslie Hollander

Mr. Hollander is the Director of Bands, Orchestra, and Music Department Chairperson.

He is currently in his fifty-fifth year of teaching at Wall High School.

The Wall High School ensembles and students have demonstrated high levels of achievement for decades.

Wall High School performing ensembles have performed in Mexico, Bahamas, Virgin Islands, Florida, Virginia, Washington, D.C., Kimmel Center and Lincoln Center Avery Fisher Hall to much acclaim.

The band performs for marching and concert activities throughout the school year. Instrumental music skills are developed through class instruction. A variety of music is performed. Participation in dress rehearsals and concerts is required along with marching band activities.
BAND SYLLABUS

Grading Policy

Participation in the concerts and marching band performances for each marking period is included in the calculation of the marking period grade point average. The performance constitutes a significant portion of the marking period grade, as they are the outcome goal of Band.
Participation in evening marching band rehearsals and after-school dress rehearsals for each appropriate marking period are required. [GROUP HOMEWORK]
If a student misses a dress rehearsal or performance due to illness [with a doctor’s note], observance of a religious holiday, major family life cycle event, death in the family, the teacher may assign a make-up project or alternative assessment.
The teacher may designate extra credit opportunities for additional performances or activities.

Summer Marching Band Camp August 26, 27, 28, 29, 30 at WHS 8:00am-3:00pm

Supplies needed

#2 pencils for each class
Band Supplies Needed!
Pencil

Metronome or Metronome APP
Chromatic Tuner or Tuner APP
Folding Portable Music Stand
Clips or Clothes Pins
Charged Chromebook
Reeds, Valve Oil, Slide Lubricant

Wind Ensemble

WIND ENSEMBLE
This ensemble allows students to experience challenging band repertoire. Students are required to demonstrate musical growth by the submission of student-produced recordings of the All Shore audition requirements. Students perform a “simulated” audition of the All Shore band solo and technique requirements. The wind ensemble performs several concerts each school year. Participation in dress rehearsals and concerts is required along with marching band activities.
WIND ENSEMBLE SYLLABUS

HONORS WIND ENSEMBLE
The wind ensemble performs several concerts each school year. Students must complete all proficiencies for performance which demonstrate competency in advanced musical skills and literature. Students are required to demonstrate musical growth by the submission of student-produced recordings and students must audition for Region II and All Shore Band. Participation in dress rehearsals and concerts is required along with marching band activities.
HONORS WIND ENSEMBLE SYLLABUS

Grading Policy

Participation in the concerts and marching band performances for each marking period is included in the calculation of the marking period grade point average. The performance constitutes a significant portion of the marking period grade, as they are the outcome goal of Wind Ensemble and Wind Ensemble Honors
Participation in evening marching band rehearsals and after-school dress rehearsals for each appropriate marking period are required. [GROUP HOMEWORK]
If a student misses a dress rehearsal or performance due to illness [with a doctor’s note], observance of a religious holiday, major family life cycle event, death in the family, the teacher may assign a make-up project or alternative assessment.
The teacher may designate extra credit opportunities for additional performances or activities.
Students are required to learn the CJMEA and ALL SHORE Symphonic Band Audition Requirements. Students will be required to submit periodic recordings of the CJMEA and ALL SHORE BAND requirements for evaluation and teacher feedback.[Portfolio Assessment].
Students who are enrolled in HONORS WIND ENSEMBLE are required to participate in the CJMEA and ALL SHORE BAND AUDITIONS.

Begin preparation of the CJMEA / All Shore Solo & Scale requirements for the 2024-25 school year

Summer Marching Band Camp August 26, 27, 28, 29, 30 at WHS 8:00am-3:00pm

Supplies needed

#2 pencils for each class
Metronome or Metronome APP
Chromatic Tuner or Tuner APP
Folding Portable Music Stand
Clips or Clothes Pins
Charged Chromebook
Reeds, Valve Oil, Slide Lubricant

Orchestra

ORCHESTRA
The orchestra is comprised of students who perform violin, viola, cello, or bass. This ensemble performs orchestral literature. Participation in dress rehearsals and concerts are required.
ORCHESTRA SYLLABUS

HONORS ORCHESTRA
The orchestra is comprised of students who perform violin, viola, cello, or bass. This ensemble performs orchestral literature. Students are required to learn the Central Jersey Region II Orchestra Solo and technique requirements. In addition, the student must audition for the Central Jersey Region II Orchestra. Participation in dress rehearsals and concerts are required.

HONORS ORCHESTRA SYLLABUS

Grading Policy

Participation in the concerts and performances for each marking period is included in the calculation of the marking period grade point average. The performance constitutes a significant portion of the marking period grade, as they are the outcome goal of the course.
If a student misses a dress rehearsal or performance due to illness [with a doctor’s note], observance of a religious holiday, major family life cycle event, death in the family, the teacher may assign a make-up project or alternative assessment.
The teacher may designate extra credit opportunities for additional performances or activities.
Students who enrolled in Honors Music Performance classes are required to participate in the CJMEA and All Shore Orchestra Auditions. Students will be required to submit periodic recordings of the CJMEA and All Shore Orchestra requirements for evaluation and teacher feedback. [Portfolio Assessment].

Preparation of All Shore & CJMEA audition requirements for 2024-25 - Honors Orchestra

Metronome or Metronome APP
Chromatic Tuner or Tuner APP
Folding Portable Music Stand
Clips or Clothes Pins
Charged Chromebook
Reeds, Valve Oil, Slide Lubricant

AP Music Theory

AP MUSIC THEORY
AP Music Theory is designed for those students who are pursuing advanced study in music. This course prepares students for the Advanced Placement Music Exam and College Entrance Music Placement Exams in music. A study of music history will also be explored. All students enrolled in Advanced Placement courses are required to take the Advanced Placement Examinations in May (see Policy 2429 & Program of Studies page 5).

Complete AP Music Theory Summer Assignment Submission on September 12, 2024

SYLLABUS

GRADING POLICY

Student grades will be based upon all requirements as outlined in the course of study, as established by Wall High School and adopted by the Wall Township Board of Education.
A multiple means of assessment will be used to evaluate student achievement. Quizzes, written tests, performance tests, projects [portfolio assessment], individual performance evaluation [rubric], critical thinking projects and individual preparation will be used for assessment.
The teacher may designate extra credit opportunities for additional performances, projects or activities.
A 3- ring binder with lined music staff paper is required for each student.
All assignments and projects are to be submitted or performed in a timely manner. Late submission of assignments and projects may result in reduced grade points.

Supplies

#2 pencils
3 ring binder
blank music staff paper
charged Chromebook

Advanced Music Theory & Composition

ADVANCED MUSIC THEORY & COMPOSITION
Advanced Music Theory and Harmony is a project-based course of study whereby they research, compose, and perform highly individualized music. This course provides our students with tools needed to meet the demands and expectations of the collegiate music major, or as a novice composer or music arranger Topics include, but are not limited to, orchestration, arranging, and technology for the musician. Students may also conduct historical research to gain skills in presenting historically informed musical projects. At the conclusion of the course, students will choose to either compose and perform their own original composition or arrangement.

GRADING POLICY

Student grades will be based upon all requirements as outlined in the course of study, as established by Wall High School and adopted by the Wall Township Board of Education.
A multiple means of assessment will be used to evaluate student achievement. Quizzes, written tests, performance tests, projects [portfolio assessment], individual performance evaluation [rubric], critical thinking projects and individual preparation will be used for assessment.
The teacher may designate extra credit opportunities for additional performances, projects or activities.
A 3- ring binder with lined music staff paper is required for each student.
All assignments and projects are to be submitted or performed in a timely manner. Late submission of assignments and projects may result in reduced grade points.

SYLLABUS

Digital Audio

Digital Audio

GRADING POLICY

Student grades will be based upon all requirements as outlined in the course of study, as established by Wall High School and adopted by the Wall Township Board of Education.
A multiple means of assessment will be used to evaluate student achievement. Quizzes, written tests, performance tests, projects [portfolio assessment], individual performance evaluation [rubric], critical thinking projects and individual preparation will be used for assessment.
The teacher may designate extra credit opportunities for additional performances, projects or activities.
A 3- ring binder with lined music staff paper is required for each student.
All assignments and projects are to be submitted or performed in a timely manner. Late submission of assignments and projects may result in reduced grade points.

SYLLABUS

DIGITAL AUDIO SYLLABUS