Oct. 28-Nov. 1 Happenings

5th

Objectives:

• Reinforce classroom procedures/expectations
• Rehearse Pg. 6, focusing on note reading and half note concept

Warm-Up:

• Pg. 6 “Notes in Review” low to high and back

Music Rehearsal:

1. EE Pg. 6 #14
2. Discuss half notes and count/perform
1. EE. # 16, 17, 18
3. Discuss whole notes and count/perform
1. EE. Pg. 17
2. Begin performing whole note passages

Middle School

6th

Objectives:

• Rehearse major scales from EE Book
• Rehearse Winter Concert Pieces

Warm-Up:

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

Music Rehearsal:

1. Variations on a French Carol
1. Discuss articulation style in section with eighth rests
2. Identify melody throughout and rehearse
3. Discuss proper use of aux percussion instruments
2. A Celebration Overture
1. Isolate middle 3/4 section
2. Rehearse transitions into fermatas and back to the D.S.
3. Bring out low brass and tenor sax line throughout
3. Falcon Fanfare
1. Isolate passages with multiple accidentals
2. Isolate moving clarinet passages
3. Reinforce dynamic contrasts

7/8th

Objectives:

• Rehearse major scales
• Rehearse Winter Concert pieces

Warm-Up:

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

Music Rehearsal:

1. At the Crossroads
1. Reinforce upper woodwind counter line at the end
2. Rehearse transition between slow and fast passages
3. Focus on rhythmic accuracy in first 1/3 of the piece
2. Christmas Celebration
1. Begin rehearsing in sections
2. Rehearse sections focusing on accuracy of entrances
3. Rhythmic Overture
1. Distribute and Read through

High School

Objectives:

• Rehearse Winter Concert Pieces
• Distribute pieces for Veteran’s Day
• Begin Jazz Band

Warm-Up:

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

Music Rehearsal:

1. We Wish You a Merry Christmas
1. Rehearse first half focusing on percussion accuracy with entrances and rhythm
2. Define articulation changes between sections
2. On This Day the Earth Shall Ring
1. Isolate sectional counterpoint with trumpets and clarinets
3. Avatara
1. Re-read and establish rehearsal plan
4. If Thou Be Near
1. Establish style of piece
2. Isolate first half of piece focusing on entrance and exit points
5. Distribute selections for Veteran’s Day