Jan. 28-Feb. 1

5th

Objectives:

• Continue working on Chromatic
• Distribute sheet music pieces
• Begin work on Concert Bb Scale on EE Pg. 28

Warm-Up:

1. Pg. 12 Tone Builder/Rhythm Etude
2. Chromatic Scale (extend to full octave)
3. Pg. 28 #147 Concert Bb

1. Begin by identifying new notes in all instruments
1. Assign students to look up the notes in the fingering chart
2. Perform one at a time
3. Perform full scale

Music Rehearsal:

1. Distribute full band pieces and begin reading

Middle School

6th

Objectives:

• Rehearse EE. Scales
• Rehearse Concert Pieces

Warm-Up:

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

Music Rehearsal:

1. Espirit
1. Work moving eighth passages to develop more speed
2. Reinforce proper rest counting in percussion 
3. Begin identifying dynamic contrasts and articulations throughout
2. Canticum
1. Work opening section to develop more speed 
2. Rehearse transition into 3/4
3. Rehearse entire slow section and develop musical shaping
3. A Hero’s Return
1. Rehearse eighth note passage at tempo change in woodwinds
2. Isolate new rhythms throughout

7/8th

Objectives:

• Rehearse major scales
• Rehearse Concert Pieces

Warm-Up:

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

Music Rehearsal:

1. Y.M.C.A
1. Isolate drumset part for accuracy
2. Work with upper woodwinds to correct background figures
3. Begin focusing on articulations
2. Achillie’s Wrath
1. Isolate opening solo section to reinforce proper rhythmic counting
2. Isolate 3/4 section
3. Correct sixteenth note runs
3. Baby Elephant Walk
1. Isolate introduction and correct entrances and rhythms in woodwinds
2. Begin to rehearse grace-note passages in melody
3. Isolate bari sax and trombone melody passages
4. Rehearse sections with trumpet melody

High School

Objectives:

• Rehearse Assorted Key Signatures
• Rehearse Pops Concert Pieces

Warm-Up:

• Major Scales
• 3rds in given key
• Chromatic
• Bach Chorale 

Music Rehearsal:

1. Les Miserables
1. Isolate arpeggios in opening section and bring out low voices
2. Isolate triplet figures in final section
3. Begin developing shaping of phrases
2. Ye Banks and Braes
1. Percussion can rehearse ensemble during wind rehearsal
2. Identify like moving parts throughout and develop listening strategy
3. Begin to incorporate dynamic shaping and balance 
3. Chorale and Shaker Dance
1. Isolate second half of the piece to complete initial read through
2. Reinforce opening passage with syncopated entrances for accuracy
3. Distribute percussion parts, final assignments

Jan. 21-25 Happenings

5th

Objectives:

• Continue working on Chromatic
• Rehearse from EE
• Possibly distribute sheet music pieces
• Begin work on Concert Bb Scale on EE Pg. 28

Warm-Up:

1. Pg. 12 Tone Builder/Rhythm Etude
2. Chromatic Scale (extend to full octave)

Music Rehearsal:

1. Pg. 12-13 Rehearse full band selections
1. Begin with When the Saints Go Marching In

Middle School

6th

Objectives:

• Rehearse EE. Scales
• Rehearse Concert Pieces

Warm-Up:

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

Music Rehearsal:

1. Espirit
1. Work moving eighth passages to develop more speed
2. Reinforce proper rest counting in percussion 
2. Canticum
1. Work opening section to develop more speed 
2. Rehearse backgrounds at beginning and correct cut-off points
3. Rehearse transition into 3/4 and entire 3/4 section
3. A Hero’s Return
1. Read through and begin rehearsing in sections

7/8th

Objectives:

• Rehearse major scales
• Rehearse Concert Pieces

Warm-Up:

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

Music Rehearsal:

1. Y.M.C.A
1. Isolate drumset part for accuracy
2. Work with upper woodwinds to correct background figures
3. Work to bring out melody throughout
2. Achillie’s Wrath
1. Isolate opening solo section to reinforce proper rhythmic counting
2. Possibly collect back to hold for combined piece in Spring
3. Baby Elephant Walk
1. Read through in sections
2. Begin to rehearse grace-note passages in melody and backgrounds

High School

Objectives:

• Rehearse Assorted Key Signatures
• Rehearse Pops Concert Pieces

Warm-Up:

• Major Scales
• 3rds in given key
• Chromatic
• Bach Chorale 

Music Rehearsal:

1. Les Miserables
1. Isolate arpeggios in opening section
2. Isolate triplet figures in final section
3. Reinforce 6/8 percussion parts
2. Ye Banks and Braes
1. Percussion can rehearse ensemble during wind rehearsal
2. Identify like moving parts throughout and develop listening strategy
3. Begin to incorporate dynamic shaping and balance 
3. Chorale and Shaker Dance
1. Re-read and listen to recording
2. Begin rehearsing in sections

Jan. 14-18 Happenings

5th

Objectives:

• Continue working on Chromatic
• Rehearse from EE
• Possibly distribute sheet music pieces

Warm-Up:

1. Pg. 12 Tone Builder/Rhythm Etude
2. Chromatic Scale

Music Rehearsal:

1. Pg. 11 “Oh Susanna” and work forward
2. Pg. 12-13 Rehearse full band selections

Middle School

6th

Objectives:

• Rehearse EE. Scales
• Distribute new music and read

Warm-Up:

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

Music Rehearsal:

1. Distribute new pieces and read through

7/8th

Objectives:

• Rehearse major scales
• Distribute and read new music

Warm-Up:

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

Music Rehearsal:

1. Distribute new pieces and read through

High School

Objectives:

• Distribute and read possible pieces for Pops
• Send out trip letter

Warm-Up:

• Major Scales
• 3rds in given key
• Chromatic
• Bach Chorale 

Music Rehearsal:

1. Distribute possible Pops Pieces and read through
1. Begin narrowing search

Jan. 7-11 Happenings

5th

Objectives:

• Begin working on Chromatic
• Discuss Concert
• Discuss the rest of the year

Warm-Up:

1. Pg. 12 Tone Builder/Rhythm  Etude

Music Rehearsal:

1. Listen to concert
1. Discuss
2. Share thoughts/comments
2. Outline plan for rest of the year
1. Sheet Music
2. Solo Contest
3. Pg. 10 #41 forward
4. Begin looking at chromatic scale from fingering chart

Middle School

6th

Objectives:

• Rehearse EE. Scales
• Discuss Concert
• Distribute new music and read
• Discuss rest of year plans

Warm-Up:

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

Music Rehearsal:

1. Discuss Concert
1. Share thoughts/Comments
2. Listen to Concert
3. Distribute new pieces and read through

7/8th

Objectives:

• Rehearse major scales
• Collect Music
• Distribute and read new music
• Discuss rest of year plans

Warm-Up:

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

Music Rehearsal:

1. Discuss Concert
1. Share thoughts/Comments
2. Listen to Concert
3. Distribute new pieces and read through

High School

Objectives:

• Collect Music
• Distribute and read possible pieces for Pops

Warm-Up:

• Major Scales
• 3rds in given key
• Chromatic
• Bach Chorale 

Music Rehearsal:

1. Discuss Concert
1. Share Thoughts/Comments
2. Listen to recordings
3. Distribute possible Pops Pieces and read through

Vacation Rehearsal

My Dearest High School Musicians,

This is a reminder that we will be having a rehearsal on Friday Jan. 4 at 8:00 in the Graettinger Band Room to refresh a bit after the long break. If you are able, please attend and we will have a Jazz Band rehearsal later following Speech at around 10:00 or 11:00. Thank you for your commitment to being great and I am very excited to see you all again.

Sincerely,

Mr. Pedersen