Oct. 1-5 Happenings

5th Grade

Objectives:

• Student group lessons
• Continue individual lessons

Music Rehearsal:

1. High Brass
1. Refresh on hand position/posture
2. Refresh tonguing
3. Begin reading from book 
1. Encourage foot tapping
2. Pg. 4-5
2. Woodwinds
1. Refresh on holding the Instrument
2. Refresh tonguing
3. Begin from book
1. Encourage foot tapping
2. Pg. 4-5
3. Low Brass
1. Refresh on holding the Instrument
2. Refresh on tonguing
3. Begin from book
1. Encourage foot tapping
2. Pg. 4-5
4. Continue individual lessons

Middle School

6th

Objectives:

• Rehearse EE. Scales
• Rehearse Music
• Begin looking for Winter Concert music

Warm-Up:

• EE Pg. 40 Bb, Eb, F, Ab #1, 2
• Chromatic

Music Rehearsal:

1. Infinity March
1. Begin performing full runs
2. Begin increasing tempo
2. The Sound and the Fury
1. Isolate passages between flute and clarinets
2. Reinforce slurred melody lines in alto sax and trumpet
3. Work on developing tempo
3. Change of Pace
1. Reinforce performance of first 10 bars
2. Begin working backwards from the end
4. Distribute possible Winter Concert pieces and read

7/8th

Objectives:

• Rehearse major scales
• Rehearse pieces
• Begin looking for possible Winter Concert music

Warm-Up:

• Concert Major Scales: C, F, Bb, Eb, Ab, G, D
• 3rds
• Chromatic

Music Rehearsal:

1. Irish Ballade
1. Begin adding shaping to the piece
2. Reinforce tempo chance, and work to avoid rushing
3. Correct unison section
2. March
1. Work to reinforce steady beat throughout
2. Work with percussion to correct rhythms in timpani
3. Perform full runs
3. Sojourne 2000
1. Continue rehearsing in sections
2. Isolate sixteenth note passages
3. Isolate off beat hits
4. Distribute potential Winter Concert pieces and read

High School

Objectives:

• Rehearse for Fall Concert
• Finish collecting for music trip accounts

Warm-Up:

• Major Scales: Group 1
• 3rds in given key
• Chromatic
• Possibly distribute and begin reading from Bach Chorales

Music Rehearsal:

1. Them Basses
1. Begin isolation release points of tied rhythms
2. Increase tempo with percussion
3. Isolate moving lines in upper woodwinds in second half
4. Continue to work on balancing parts throughout
2. In the Bleak Mid Winter
1. Begin isolation areas for intonation
2. Isolate moving sixteenth passages in woodwinds
3. Isolate opening clarinet solo
3. Constellations
1. Begin establishing style contrast for each movement
2. Continue incorporating articulations 
3. Begin addressing dynamic changes
4. Isolate percussion parts throughout

Sept. 24-28 Happenings

5th

Objectives:

• Student group lessons
• Begin lesson schedule

Music Rehearsal:

1. High Brass
1. Refresh on instrument assembly
2. Refresh on hand position/posture
3. Discuss tonguing
4. Begin reading from book 
1. Encourage foot tapping
2. Woodwinds
1. Assembly of parts refresher
2. Holding the Instrument
1. Posture
2. Hand positioning
3. Elbows out from sides
3. Making a sound
1. Good Breath
2. Tonguing
4. Begin from book
3. Low Brass
1. Assembly of parts refresher
2. Holding the Instrument
1. Posture
2. Hand positioning
3. Elbows out from sides
3. Making a sound
1. Good Breath
2. Tonguing
4. Begin from book
4. Discuss lesson schedules

Middle School

6th

Objectives:

• Rehearse EE. Scales
• Rehearse Music
• Begin looking for Winter Concert music

Warm-Up:

• EE Pg. 40 Bb, Eb, F, Ab #1, 2
• Chromatic

Music Rehearsal:

1. Infinity March
1. Isolate unison rhythms
2. Isolate percussion parts
3. Begin performing full runs
2. The Sound and the Fury
1. Isolate passages between flute and clarinets
2. Reinforce slurred melody lines in alto sax and trumpet
3. Work on developing tempo
3. Change of Pace
1. Distribute and read

7/8th

Objectives:

• Rehearse major scales
• Rehearse pieces
• Begin looking for possible Winter Concert music

Warm-Up:

• Concert Major Scales: C, F, Bb, Eb, Ab, G, D
• 3rds
• Chromatic

Music Rehearsal:

1. Irish Ballade
1. Begin adding shaping to the piece
2. Reinforce tempo chance, and work to avoid rushing
3. Correct unison section
2. March
1. Work to reinforce steady beat throughout
2. Work with percussion to correct rhythms in timpani
3. Perform full runs
3. Sojourne 2000
1. Begin rehearsing in sections
2. Isolate sixteenth note passages
3. Isolate off beat hits

High School

Objectives:

• Post Chair Placement
• Collect Butter Braid Orders and Submit
• Rehearse for Fall Concert

Warm-Up:

• Major Scales: Eb, A, Ab, E, Gb, B
• 3rds in given key
• Chromatic
• Possibly distribute and begin reading from Bach Chorales

Music Rehearsal:

1. Them Basses
1. Begin isolation release points of tied rhythms
2. Increase tempo with percussion
3. Begin incorporating dynamic contrast
2. In the Bleak Mid Winter
1. Begin isolation areas for intonation
2. Isolate moving sixteenth passages in woodwinds
3. Constellations
1. Re-read through each movement
2. Begin isolating areas with rhythmic issues to address
3. Begin establishing style contrast for each movement

Sept. 17-21 Happenings

5th Band

Objectives:

• Instrument assembly/sounds lesson
• Prepare students for group lessons
• Discuss lesson schedule

Music Rehearsal:

1. High Brass
1. Instrument handeling
1. Set so latches open up
2. Always close latches when done
2. Instrument Parts
1. Mouthpiece
2. Valves
3. Bell
4. Slides
3. Assembly of parts
4. Holding the Instrument
1. Posture
2. Hand positioning
3. Elbows out from sides
5. Making a sound
1. Good Breath
2. Tonguing
6. Begin from book if time
2. Woodwinds
1. Instrument handeling
1. Set so latches open up
2. Always close latches when done
2. Instrument Parts
1. Mouthpiece
2. Keys
3. Bell
3. Assembly of parts
4. Holding the Instrument
1. Posture
2. Hand positioning
3. Elbows out from sides
5. Making a sound
1. Good Breath
2. Tonguing
6. Begin from book if time
3. Low Brass
1. Instrument handeling
1. Set so latches open up
2. Always close latches when done
2. Instrument Parts
1. Mouthpiece
2. Valves/Slide
3. Bell
4. Slides
3. Assembly of parts
4. Holding the Instrument
1. Posture
2. Hand positioning
3. Elbows out from sides
5. Making a sound
1. Good Breath
2. Tonguing
6. Begin from book if time
4. Discuss lesson schedules

Middle School

6th

Objectives:

• Rehearse EE. Scales
• Rehearse Music
• Begin looking for Winter Concert music

Warm-Up:

• EE Pg. 40 Bb, Eb, F, Ab #1, 2
• Chromatic

Music Rehearsal:

1. Infinity March
1. Isolate unison rhythms
2. Isolate percussion parts
3. Begin performing full runs
2. The Sound and the Fury
1. Isolate passages between flute and clarinets
2. Reinforce slurred melody lines in alto sax and trumpet
3. Work on developing tempo
3. Change of Pace
1. Distribute and read

7/8th

Objectives:

• Rehearse major scales
• Rehearse pieces
• Begin looking for possible Winter Concert music

Warm-Up:

• Concert Major Scales: C, F, Bb, Eb, Ab, G, D
• 3rds
• Chromatic

Music Rehearsal:

1. Irish Ballade
1. Begin adding shaping to the piece
2. Reinforce tempo chance, and work to avoid rushing
3. Correct unison section
2. March
1. Isolate main melody and identify throughout
2. Work with percussion to correct rhythms
3. Sojourne 2000
1. Continue reading
2. Begin rehearsing in sections

High School

Objectives:

• Coronation/Homecoming Activities
• Complete Chair-Placement
• Finalize Fall Concert Music

Warm-Up:

• Major Scales: Eb, A, Ab, E, Gb, B
• 3rds in given key
• Chromatic
• Possibly distribute and begin reading from Bach Chorales

Music Rehearsal:

1. Walkin on the Sun
1. Refresh for marching band
2. Possibly march outside
3. Determine new parade line-up
2. Finalize Fall Concert Pieces
1. Them Basses
1. Begin isolation release points of tied rhythms
2. Increase tempo with percussion
3. Begin incorporating dynamic contrast
2. In the Bleak Mid Winter
1. Begin isolation areas for intonation
2. Isolate moving sixteenth passages in woodwinds
3. Read additional pieces

Sept. 10-14 Happenings

This week the HS Students going on out trip in March to Orlando will begin selling Butter Braids to raise funds for their trip accounts. I hope you will consider supporting these young people with their trip.

Middle School

5th 

Objectives:

• Instrument Rental
• Determine group lesson schedule
• Finalize lesson schedule
• Begin teaching basic musical terminology/counting with full group

Music:

1. Identify basic music reading components
1. Staff
2. Clefs
3. Time Signature
4. Bar Line
5. Notes/Types
2. Discuss music as it relates to math, everything must add up
3. Identify note reading tools for treble and bass clefs

6th

Objectives:

• Rehearse EE. Scales
• Rehearse Music

Warm-Up:

• EE Pg. 40 Bb, Eb, F, Ab #1, 2
• Chromatic

Music Rehearsal:

1. Continue reading through pieces
1. Identify important elements
2. Refresh on key and time signatures

7/8th

Objectives:

• Rehearse major scales
• Rehearse pieces

Warm-Up:

• Concert Major Scales: C, F, Bb, Eb, Ab, G, D
• 3rds
• Chromatic

Music Rehearsal:

1. Irish Ballade
1. Begin adding shaping to the piece
2. Reinforce tempo chance
3. Correct unison section
2. March
1. Isolate main melody and identify throughout
2. Work with percussion to correct rhythms
3. Sojourne 2000
1. Distribute and read

High School

Objectives:

• Perform Football Pep Band
• Begin lessons
• Chair-placement auditions
• Begin reading for Fall Concert

Warm-Up:

• Major Scales: C, F, G, Bb, D
• 3rds in given key
• Chromatic
• Possibly distribute and begin reading from Bach Chorales

Music Rehearsal:

1. SSB
1. Refresh and address any issues
2. Notre Dame Victory
1. Rehearse for speed
2. Bring out inner moving lines
3. Discuss Addition of horn motion
3. Finish reading through pep songs
4. Distribute potential Fall Concert pieces
1. Read through
2. Eliminate as needed
3. Possibly look for others or select a program and begin rehearsing

Sept. 4-7 Happenings

Attention all music students that will be attending our March trip to Orlando, FL. We will be holding a fundraiser that is open only to you selling Butter Braids beginning Sept. 10 (Mon.) and running until Sept. 24. Remember that you have a deposit of $300.00 due in your trip accounts by Sept. 30.


Middle School Bands

5th

Objectives:

• Continue instrument demos and finish
• Begin teaching prospective students about note identification and rhythmic reading

6th

Objectives:

• Distribute Music
• Begin Reading

Warm-Up:

• EE Pg. 40 Bb, Eb, F, Ab #1, 2
• Chromatic

Music Rehearsal:

1. Distribute Music
2. Sight-Read and begin rehearsing

7/8th

Objectives:

• Distribute Music
• Begin Reading

Warm-Up:

• Concert Major Scales: Bb, Eb, F, Ab, G, D
• 3rds
• Chromatic

Music Rehearsal:

1. Distribute Music
2. Sight-Read and begin rehearsing

High School Band

Objectives:

• Distribute all pep music
• Refresh on pep music
• Cover class syllabus
• Discuss trip payment deadlines
• Discuss Fall Concert

Warm-Up:

• Concert Major Scales
• 3rds
• Relative Minor
• Chromatic

Music Rehearsal:

1. Refresh on pep tunes
1. School Song
2. SSB
3. Louie Louie
4. Don’t Worry Be Happy
5. Rock and Roll all Night
6. Etc...