Sept. 30-Oct. 4 Happenings

5th

This week we will be continuing individual lessons. Because of the early out on Tuesday, all Tuesday lessons will be held on Wednesday so please plan accordingly. Students should be practicing the first five notes in their lesson books on pages 4 and 5. All wind players should be focusing on tonguing each note when they begin playing and practicing tonguing multiple notes on each pitch.

Middle School

6th

Objectives:

• Rehearse major scales from EE Book
• Rehearse concert pieces, focusing on rhythmic accuracy

Warm-Up:

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

Music Rehearsal:

1. The Year of the Dragon
1. Rehearse transition between slow and fast sections
2. Discuss articulations with winds for fast passages
3. Isolate sixteenth note passage in saxophones
2. A Celebration Overture
1. Isolate melody and counter lines beginning at measure 5
2. Reinforce opening section, emphasizing crescendos and accents
3. Establish balance within the percussion section
3. Falcon Fanfare
1. Distribute and read

7/8th

Objectives:

• Rehearse major scales
• Rehearse concert pieces, focusing on rhythm and listening

Warm-Up:

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

Music Rehearsal:

1. Silver Star March
1. Begin increasing performance tempo
2. Focus on dynamic contrasts between sections
3. Continue focusing on low brass for bass line melody section
2. The Invincible Warrior
1. Incorporate dynamic changes
2. Identify and incorporate articulations
3. Perform full runs
3. At the Crossroads
1. Begin establishing style of melody between sections
2. Identify melody and counter lines
3. Focus on accuracy of performance with accidentals

High School

Objectives:

• Establish rehearsal routine/expectations
• Rehearse pieces for the Fall Concert
• Football Game
• Begin concert program and publicity
• Finalize Jazz Band Audition Information

Warm-Up:

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

Music Rehearsal:

1. Torch of Liberty
1. Work to balance within percussion section
2. Isolate off-beat passages and rehearse
3. Reinforce dynamic contrasts
4. Continue to refine march style articulation
2. Crossings in Time
1. Refine intonation within sections 
2. Reinforce tempos and transitions
3. Continue to challenge soft dynamic playing and delicate entrances
3. The Old Castle
1. Isolate opening measures with chimes
2. Isolate melody in clarinets, flutes, and saxophones
3. Reinforce proper tempi and transitions
4. Begin performing full runs