Apr. 29-May 3 Happenings

5th

Objectives:

• Continue working on Chromatic
• Continue work on Concert Bb Scale on EE Pg. 40
• Discuss Spring Concert Plan

Warm-Up:

1. Pg. 12 Tone Builder/Rhythm Etude
2. Chromatic Scale 
3. Pg. 40 Bb and Eb #1 and 2

Music Rehearsal:

1. Cannon of Peace
1. Discuss contrasting rhythmic parts
2. continue working on dynamic contrasts
2. First Tango for Trumpets
1. Begin performing full runs
2. Discuss balance between melody and accopmaniment
3. Isolate written dynamics
3. Rock Roll Row 
1. Begin rehearsing in sections after identifying like parts
2. Isolate the introduction
3. Work with woodwinds to avoid early entrances

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. Begin identifying dynamic contrasts and articulations throughout
2. Transition into and out of the slow middle section
3. Begin performing full runs
2. Canticum
1. Rehearse entire slow section and develop musical shaping
2. Continue adding articulations and identify dynamic changes
3. Begin performing full runs
3. A Hero’s Return
1. Isolate counting at the ending
2. Reinforce and isolate counting in the middle section between trumpets and saxes
3. Continue discussing dynamics
4. Begin performing full runs

7/8th

Objectives:

• Rehearse major scales
• Read new for Spring Concert

Warm-Up:

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

Music Rehearsal:

1. Achilles Wrath
1. Isolate sections with mixed meter
2. Increase dynamic contrast in percussion
3. Isolate areas of piano playing to prevent slowing
4. Begin performing full runs
2. Fantasy on a Fanfare
1. Begin performing full runs
2. Develop accented style in winds
3. Explain dynamic shaping
3. Liberty Bell
1. Isolate opening measures for rhythmic accuracy
2. Isolate dog fight to develop hand-off between upper and lower voices
3. Begin full runs emphasizing the dynamic changes and pick-ups between sections

High School

Objectives:

• Rehearse Assorted Key Signatures
• Fine Arts Concert
• Large Group Contest

Warm-Up:

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

Music Rehearsal:

1. Cajun Folk Songs
1. Continue performing full runs of both pieces
2. El Capitan
1. Perform full runs
3. They Led My Lord Away
1. Continue developing dynamic shaping
2. Perform full runs

April 22-26 Happenings

5th

Objectives:

• Continue working on Chromatic
• Continue work on Concert Bb Scale on EE Pg. 40
• Solo Performances

Warm-Up:

1. Pg. 12 Tone Builder/Rhythm Etude
2. Chromatic Scale 
3. Pg. 40 Bb #1 and 2

1. Possibly begin working on key of Eb

Music Rehearsal:

1. Cannon of Peace
1. Discuss contrasting rhythmic parts
2. continue working on dynamic contrasts
2. First Tango for Trumpets
1. Begin performing full runs
2. Discuss balance between melody and accopmaniment
3. Isolate percussion parts for accuracy
3. Rock Roll Row 
1. Attempt full run through
2. Begin rehearsing in sections after identifying like parts

Middle School

6th

Objectives:

• Rehearse EE. Scales
• Rehearse Concert Pieces
• Solo Performances

Warm-Up:

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

Music Rehearsal:

1. Espirit
1. Begin identifying dynamic contrasts and articulations throughout
2. Transition into and out of the slow middle section
3. Begin performing full runs
2. Canticum
1. Rehearse entire slow section and develop musical shaping
2. Continue adding articulations and identify dynamic changes
3. Continue reinforcing transitions and building tempo on the opening section
4. Begin performing full runs
3. A Hero’s Return
1. Isolate counting at the ending
2. Reinforce and isolate counting in the middle section between trumpets and saxes
3. Continue discussing dynamics
4. Begin performing full runs

7/8th

Objectives:

• Rehearse major scales
• Read new for Spring Concert
• Solo Performances

Warm-Up:

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

Music Rehearsal:

1. Achilles Wrath
1. Isolate sections with mixed meter
2. Begin performing full runs
2. Fantasy on a Fanfare
1. Begin rehearsing in sections
2. Develop accented entrances beginning with trombones
3. Explain dynamic shaping
3. Liberty Bell
1. Isolate opening measures for rhythmic accuracy
2. Isolate dog fight to develop hand-off between upper and lower voices

High School

Objectives:

• Rehearse Assorted Key Signatures
• Continue rehearsing for Fine Arts

Warm-Up:

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

Music Rehearsal:

1. Cajun Folk Songs
1. Begin performing full runs of both pieces
2. Have Austin adapt the timpani part in Mvmt. II for 2 timp
3. Continue to address the concert tom portions of Mvmt. II and build tempo on the marimba section
2. El Capitan
1. Isolate opening for articulations
2. Rehearse opening up to 2/4 change isolating dynamics and articulations
3. Perform full runs
3. They Led My Lord Away
1. Identify dynamic moments and discuss horizontal playing
2. Continue developing dynamic shaping
3. Perform full runs

April 15-19 Happenings

5th

Objectives:

• Continue working on Chromatic
• Continue work on Concert Bb Scale on EE Pg. 40
• Solo Performances

Warm-Up:

1. Pg. 12 Tone Builder/Rhythm Etude
2. Chromatic Scale 
3. Pg. 40 Bb #1 and 2

1. Possibly begin working on key of Eb

Music Rehearsal:

1. Cannon of Peace
1. Discuss contrasting rhythmic parts
2. Isolate and rehearse like parts together
3. continue working on dynamic contrasts
2. First Tango for Trumpets
1. Rehearse in sections
2. Identify melody vs. accompaniment parts
3. Isolate percussion parts for accuracy
3. Possibly distribute a new piece

Middle School

6th

Objectives:

• Rehearse EE. Scales
• Rehearse Concert Pieces
• Solo Performances

Warm-Up:

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

Music Rehearsal:

1. Espirit
1. Begin identifying dynamic contrasts and articulations throughout
2. Transition into and out of the slow middle section
3. Isolate slow section
2. Canticum
1. Rehearse entire slow section and develop musical shaping
2. Continue adding articulations and identify dynamic changes
3. Continue reinforcing transitions and building tempo on the opening section
3. A Hero’s Return
1. Isolate counting at the ending
2. Reinforce and isolate counting of low brass at fast sections
3. Continue discussing dynamics
4. Possibly distribute a new piece

7/8th

Objectives:

• Rehearse major scales
• Read new for Spring Concert
• Solo Performances

Warm-Up:

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

Music Rehearsal:

1. Achilles Wrath
1. Isolate sections with mixed meter
2. Fantasy on a Fanfare
1. Begin rehearsing in sections
2. Develop accented entrances beginning with trombones
3. Explain dynamic shaping
3. Search for and distribute a third piece

High School

Objectives:

• Rehearse Assorted Key Signatures
• Continue rehearsing for Fine Arts

Warm-Up:

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

Music Rehearsal:

1. Cajun Folk Songs
1. Stress importance of noting dynamics while playing
2. Reinforce the accented feel
3. Isolate percussion sections in Mvmt. II
4. Work Mvmt. II Meas. 92 to End
2. El Capitan
1. Isolate opening for articulations
2. Rehearse opening up to 2/4 change isolating dynamics and articulations
3. They Led My Lord Away
1. Identify dynamic moments and discuss horizontal playing
2. Continue developing dynamic shaping

April 8-12 Happenings

5th

Objectives:

• Continue working on Chromatic
• Continue work on Concert Bb Scale on EE Pg. 40
• Solo Spotlight

Warm-Up:

1. Pg. 12 Tone Builder/Rhythm Etude
2. Chromatic Scale 
3. Pg. 40 Bb #1 and 2

Music Rehearsal:

1. Cannon of Peace
1. Isolate dotted rhythms
2. Discuss 3/4 meter
3. continue rehearsing in sections
2. First Tango for Trumpets
1. Begin reading in sections
2. Identify and explain new concepts
3. Possibly distribute new piece

Middle School

6th

Objectives:

• Rehearse EE. Scales
• Rehearse Concert Pieces
• Solo Spotlight
• Rehearse with accompanists

Warm-Up:

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

Music Rehearsal:

1. Espirit
1. Begin identifying dynamic contrasts and articulations throughout
2. Transition into and out of the slow middle section
3. Isolate slow section
2. Canticum
1. Rehearse entire slow section and develop musical shaping
2. Continue adding articulations and identify dynamic changes
3. Continue performing full runs
3. A Hero’s Return
1. Reinforce counting in opening section and transition between intro and fast section
2. Isolate counting at the ending
3. Reinforce and isolate counting of low brass at fast sections
4. Continue discussing dynamics
4. Possibly distribute a new piece

7/8th

Objectives:

• Rehearse major scales
• Read new for Spring Concert
• Solo Spotlight
• Rehearse with accompanists

Warm-Up:

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

Music Rehearsal:

1. Achilles Wrath
1. Isolate sections with mixed meter
2. Fantasy on a Fanfare
1. Begin rehearsing in sections
2. Develop accented entrances beginning with trombones

High School

Objectives:

• Rehearse Assorted Key Signatures
• Continue rehearsing for Fine Arts

Warm-Up:

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

Music Rehearsal:

1. Cajun Folk Songs
1. Discuss trade-off of drone at the beginning of Mvmt. II
2. Stress importance of noting dynamics while playing
3. Establish the accented feel
4. Isolate percussion sections in Mvmt. II
5. Work Mvmt. II Meas. 92 to End
2. El Capitan
1. Isolate opening for articulations
2. Rehearse opening up to 2/4 change isolating dynamics and articulations
3. They Led My Lord Away
1. Identify dynamic moments and discuss horizontal playing
2. Continue developing dynamic shaping

April 1-5 Happenings

5th

This week we will only be having lessons and rehearsing with accompanists for solo contest.

Middle School

6th

Objectives:

• Rehearse EE. Scales
• Rehearse Concert Pieces
• Solo Spotlight
• Rehearse with accompanists

Warm-Up:

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

Music Rehearsal:

1. Espirit
1. Begin identifying dynamic contrasts and articulations throughout
2. Transition into and out of the slow middle section
3. Isolate slow section
2. Canticum
1. Rehearse entire slow section and develop musical shaping
2. Continue adding articulations and identify dynamic changes
3. Continue performing full runs
3. A Hero’s Return
1. Reinforce counting in opening section and transition between intro and fast section
2. Isolate counting at the ending
3. Reinforce and isolate counting of low brass at fast sections
4. Continue discussing dynamics
4. Possibly distribute a new piece

7/8th

Objectives:

• Rehearse major scales
• Read new for Spring Concert
• Solo Spotlight
• Rehearse with accompanists

Warm-Up:

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

Music Rehearsal:

1. Achilles Wrath
1. Isolate sections with mixed meter
2. Continue reading new pieces for Spring Concert

High School

Objectives:

• Rehearse Assorted Key Signatures
• Begin rehearsing for Fine Arts

Warm-Up:

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

Music Rehearsal:

1. Cajun Folk Songs
1. Discuss trade-off of drone at the beginning of Mvmt. II
2. Stress importance of noting dynamics while playing
3. Establish the accented feel
4. Isolate percussion sections in Mvmt. II and identify mallet player
5. Work Mvmt. II to Meas. 92
2. El Capitan
1. Isolate opening for articulations
2. Rehearse opening up to 2/4 change isolating dynamics and articulations
3. They Led My Lord Away
1. Read through
2. Identify dynamic moments and discuss horizontal playing