May 13-17 Happenings

5th

Objectives:

• Continue working on Chromatic
• Continue work on Concert Bb and Eb Scale on EE Pg. 40

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. Rehearse rit. in final measures
2. continue working on dynamic contrasts
3. Continue performing full runs
2. First Tango for Trumpets
1. Continue performing full runs
2. Isolate trumpet melody
3. Isolate percussion parts
4. Isolate transitions between sections
3. BB Rock
1. Refresh on piece
2. Refine articulations
3. Perform full runs

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. Continue identifying dynamic contrasts and articulations throughout
2. Transition into and out of the slow middle section
3. Continue performing full runs
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. Isolate counting at the ending
2. Continue discussing dynamics
3. Continue performing full runs

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. Achilles Wrath
1. Increase dynamic contrast in percussion
2. Isolate areas of piano playing to prevent slowing
3. Continue performing full runs
4. Reinforce fp sections
2. Fantasy on a Fanfare
1. Continue performing full runs
2. Develop accented style in winds
3. Expand on dynamic shaping
3. Liberty Bell
1. Isolate dog fight to develop hand-off between upper and lower voices
2. Continue full runs emphasizing the dynamic changes and pick-ups between sections

High School

Objectives:

• Rehearse Assorted Key Signatures
• Continue working on Parade/Memorial Day

Warm-Up:

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

Music Rehearsal:

1. SSB
1. Refresh performance needs and shaping
2. God Bless America
1. Isolate percussion parts
2. Perform full runs
3. Olympic Fanfare
1. Rehearse in sections
4. Allow students to file past music
5. Take time to arrange flip books
6. Distribute and read music for Memorial Day