Sunday, January 26, 2014

Jan. 27-31 Happenings

5th


Objectives:
  • Continue full band pieces Pg.13
  • Complete full octave chromatic/full octave concert Bb major
Warm-Up:
  • Pg. 12 Tone Builder and Rhythm Etude
Music Rehearsal:
  1. Pg. 13 #56, 57, and 58
    1. Isolate and identify like parts
    2. Reinforce percussion rhythms
    3. Refine listening skills
    4. Focus on finding/feeling the beat
  2. Review chromatic fingerings with fingering chart Pg. 46-47
    1. Complete the rest of the octave chromatically
  3. Pg. 28 #147 review new notes for Concert Bb Scale and rehearse
  4. If time, distribute new full band pieces and begin reading

Middle School


6th

Objectives:
  • Rehearse major scales from EE Book
  • Rehearse music
Warm-Up:
  • EE Pg. 40 Bb, Eb, F, Ab #1, 2
  • Chromatic
Music Rehearsal:
  1. Year of the Dragon
    1. Isolate intro for proper entrances and rhythm
    2. Continue to reinforce dynamic markings and articulations
    3. Perform full runs
  2. An American March
    1. Reinforce syncopated opening rhythms
    2. Isolate trombone part
    3. Discuss and demonstrate form
  3. Russian Sailor’s Dance
    1. Rehearse melody after opening passage
    2. Isolate ending for rhythmic accuracy
  4. Great Balls of Fire
    1. Begin incorporating articulations and dynamics throughout
    2. Rehearse with drum set
7/8th

Objectives:
  • Rehearse major scales
  • Rehearse Pops Concert Pieces
Warm-Up:
  • Concert Major Scales: C, F, Bb, Eb, Ab, G, D
  • 3rds
  • Chromatic
Music Rehearsal:
  1. Disney Blockbusters
    1. Reinforce swing section and discuss articulation
    2. Reinforce articulation in Under the Sea
    3. Rehearse transition into and out of swing
    4. Rehearse beginning through Friend Like Me
  2. Pirates of the Caribbean
    1. Isolate middle slow section focusing on proper counting of parts and accurately 

High School


Objectives:
  • Rehearse for Pops
  • Pep Band
  • Collect meal money
  • Conference Honor Band
Warm-Up:
  • Major Scales
  • 3rds in given key
  • Chromatic
  • Bach Chorale 
Music Rehearsal:
    1. Symphonic Dances, Fiddler On the Roof
      1. Isolate opening section and work with clarinets on fingerings
      2. Focus on first cut-time passage for rhythmic accuracy in all voices
    2. Lincoln
      1. Focus on smooth transitions of voices in and out of lines
      2. Identify tension and release moments
      3. Begin developing shaping throughout
      4. Work on trumpet solo separately
    3. New York 1927
      1. Isolate rhythmic passages for brass in rag-time
      2. Continue developing accents and releases
      3. Rehearse transition between rag-time and the blues section
    4. Titanic
      1. Isolate percussion parts in faster passages
      2. Rehearse and make cuts in final section
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Sunday, January 19, 2014

Jan. 20-24 Happenings

5th


Objectives:
  • Conyinue full band pieces Pg. 12-13
  • Review Eighth Notes
Warm-Up:
  • Pg. 12 Tone Builder and Rhythm Etude
Music Rehearsal:
  1. Pg. 13 and begin full band pieces
    1. Isolate and identify like parts
    2. Reinforce percussion rhythms
    3. Refine listening skills
  2. Begin reviewing chromatic fingerings with fingering chart Pg. 46-47

Middle School


6th

Objectives:
  • Rehearse major scales from EE Book
  • Rehearse new music
Warm-Up:
  • EE Pg. 40 Bb, Eb, F, Ab #1, 2
  • Chromatic
Music Rehearsal:
  1. Year of the Dragon
    1. Isolate transitions and percussion breaks
    2. Continue to reinforce dynamic markings and articulations
  2. An American March
    1. Reinforce syncopated opening rhythms
    2. Isolate trombone part
    3. Discuss and demonstrate form
  3. Russian Sailor’s Dance
    1. Reinforce opening and cut time concept
    2. Rehearse melody after opening passage
  4. Great Balls of Fire
    1. Read through and begin rehearsing if time allows
7/8th

Objectives:
  • Rehearse major scales
  • Rehearse Pops Concert Pieces
Warm-Up:
  • Concert Major Scales: C, F, Bb, Eb, Ab, G, D
  • 3rds
  • Chromatic
Music Rehearsal:
  1. Disney Blockbusters
    1. Reinforce swing section and discuss articulation
    2. Rehearse transition into and out of swing
    3. Rehearse beginning through Friend Like Me
  2. Pirates of the Caribbean
    1. Isolate first half focusing on rhythmic accuracy and entrances
    2. Begin developing balance and blend in parts
    3. Isolate like parts and identify melody vs harmony

High School


Objectives:
  • Rehearse for Pops
  • Confirm Solo/Ensemble Participants
  • Distribute honor band letter and collect meal money
Warm-Up:
  • Major Scales
  • 3rds in given key
  • Chromatic
  • Bach Chorale 
Music Rehearsal:
    1. Fiddler On the Roof
      1. Distribute and read new arrangement
    2. Lincoln
      1. Isolate first half
      2. Focus on smooth transitions of voices in and out of lines
      3. Identify tension and release moments
    3. New York 1927
      1. Isolate rhythmic passages for brass in rag-time
      2. Continue developing accents and releases
      3. Rehearse transition between rag-time and the blues section
    4. Titanic
      1. Read through
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Sunday, January 12, 2014

Jan. 13-17 Happenings

5th


Objectives:
  • Begin full band pieces Pg. 12-13
  • Review Eighth Notes
Warm-Up:
  • Pg. 12 Tone Builder and Rhythm Etude
Music Rehearsal:
  1. Review Pg. 11 continue eight notes and rehearse exercises
  2. Pg. 12 and 13 and begin full band pieces
  3. Begin reviewing chromatic fingerings with fingering chart Pg. 46-47

Middle School


6th

Objectives:
  • Rehearse major scales from EE Book
  • Distribute and read new music
Warm-Up:
  • EE Pg. 40 Bb, Eb, F, Ab #1, 2
  • Chromatic
Music Rehearsal:
  1. Distribute and read new music
7/8th

Objectives:
  • Rehearse major scales
  • Rehearse Pops Concert Pieces
Warm-Up:
  • Concert Major Scales: C, F, Bb, Eb, Ab, G, D
  • 3rds
  • Chromatic
Music Rehearsal:
  1. Disney Blockbusters
    1. Begin discussing and performing swing section
    2. Isolate transitions and begin learning
  2. Pirates of the Caribbean
    1. Begin rehearsing in sections
    2. Isolate like parts and identify melody vs harmony

High School


Objectives:
  • Rehearse Pep Band and read for Pops
  • Perform with Dance Team
  • BB Pep Band Tues
  • Confirm Solo/Ensemble Participants
Warm-Up:
  • Major Scales
  • 3rds in given key
  • Chromatic
  • Bach Chorale 
Music Rehearsal:
    1. Fiddler On the Roof
    2. Lincoln
    3. New York 1927
    4. Refresh Pep Band
      1. Tequila
      2. Land of 1,000 Dances
      3. Crunch Time
      4. Soul Man
      5. Finalize Pep Band Schedule


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Monday, January 6, 2014

Jan. 6-10 Happenings

5th


Objectives:
  • Begin full band pieces Pg. 12-13
  • Review Eighth Notes
Warm-Up:
  • Pg. 12 Tone Builder and Rhythm Etude
Music Rehearsal:
  1. Review Pg. 11 continue eight notes and rehearse exercises
  2. Pg. 12 and 13 and begin full band pieces
  3. Begin reviewing chromatic fingerings with fingering chart Pg. 46-47

Middle School


6th

Objectives:
  • Rehearse major scales from EE Book
  • Distribute and read new music
Warm-Up:
  • EE Pg. 40 Bb, Eb, F, Ab #1, 2
  • Chromatic
Music Rehearsal:
  1. Distribute and read new music
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 and read new music

High School


Objectives:
  • Rehearse Pep Band and read for Pops
  • Perform with Dance Team
  • BB Pep Band
Warm-Up:
  • Major Scales
  • 3rds in given key
  • Chromatic
  • Bach Chorale 
Music Rehearsal:
    1. Rehearse Soul Bossa Nova with Dance Team
    2. Distribute and rehearse new pep band selections
    3. Distribute and read possible Pops Music
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