Oct. 27-31 Happenings

5th

Objectives:

• Begin playing exercises with half notes
• Introduce Whole Notes

Lesson:

1. Warm-Up Pg. 6 Notes in Review
1. Quarter and eighth notes
2. Begin on Pg. 5 # 12 and 13
3. Pg. 6 #14
1. Introduce Half Notes and continue forward with exercises

MS

6th Grade

Objectives:

• Perform full runs of Andromeda and Christmas Sleigh Ride

Warm-Up:

• EE Pg. 40 Bb, Eb, F, and Ab #1, #2
• Chromatic Scale on octave beginning on Concert Bb in eighth notes

Lesson:

1. Andromeda Overture
1. Reinforce trumpet melody sections
2. Reinforce trombone sections with above staff playing
3. Begin incorporating dynamic changes
2. Christmas Sleigh Ride
1. Isolate moving eighth note passages in flute and clarinet
2. Identify and rehearse supporting lines
3. Perform in sections
3. March Zuma
1. Begin rehearsing in sections
2. Isolate and teach new rhythms with sixteenth notes

7/8th Grade

Objectives:

• Begin discussing intonation
• Continue rehearsing Winter Concert Pieces

Warm-Up:

• Perform major scales: Concert C, F, Bb, Eb, Ab, G, D
• Perform selected key in thirds
• One octave Bb chromatic scale in eighth notes

Lesson:

1. Le Sabre
1. Work to develop accented/spaced march style
2. Isolate upper woodwinds in B Section
3. Continue to work to increase tempo
2. Roswell 1947
1. Refine opening measures for increased vocal volume
2. Continue rehearsing slow middle section for chordal balance
3. Do You Hear What I Hear
1. Isolate melody and echo passages
2. Reinforce transition leading into key change
3. Begin work in new key

HS

Objectives:

• Begin reading music for Winter Concert and Veteran’s Day

Warm-Up:

• Selected Major Scales, two daily
• One major key in thirds
• One relative-minor
• Chromatic
• Selected Bach Chorale

Lesson:

1. Distribute and read through new pieces

Oct. 20-24 Happenings

5th

Objectives:

• Begin full band rehearsals
• Define class expectations, goals, and outcomes

Lesson:

1. Classroom Procedures
1. Instrument Storage, case, coat, and backpack storage
2. Classroom expectations
1. Listen and be respectful
2. Arrive with all materials
3. Be prepared to learn and work
4. Check the board and watch the director
3. Seating arrangements
4. Guidelines of conducting, instruments up, cut-offs, posture, and foot tapping
5. Record Pg. 5 #10
6. Move to Pg. 6 and rehearse “Notes in Review”
7. Perform all even numbers on pages 4 and 5

MS

6th Grade

Objectives:

• Perform full run of Andromeda Overture
• Determine third piece for concert

Warm-Up:

• EE Pg. 40 Bb, Eb, F, and Ab #1, #2
• Chromatic Scale on octave beginning on Concert Bb in eighth notes

Lesson:

1. Andromeda Overture
1. Reinforce melody in second half
2. Reinforce eighth, quarter, eighth rhythms
3. Isolate low brass part in before D.S.
4. Begin performing in sections
2. Christmas Sleigh Ride
1. Isolate moving eighth note passages in flute and clarinet
2. Identify and rehearse supporting lines
3. Perform in sections

7/8th Grade

Objectives:

• Begin discussing intonation
• Continue rehearsing Winter Concert Pieces

Warm-Up:

• Perform major scales: Concert C, F, Bb, Eb, Ab, G, D
• Perform selected key in thirds
• One octave Bb chromatic scale in eighth notes

Lesson:

1. Le Sabre
1. Isolate dog fight section
2. Isolate upper woodwinds in B Section
3. Continue to work to increase tempo
2. Roswell 1947
1. Refine opening measures for all parts
2. Isolate melody with drag triplet
3. Begin rehearsing slow middle section for chordal balance
3. Do You Hear What I Hear
1. Isolate melody and echo passages
2. Rehearse transition leading into key change

HS

Objectives:

• Fall Concert
• Perform full runs of pieces
• Continue defining phrases/phrasing

Warm-Up:

• Selected Major Scales, two daily
• One major key in thirds
• One relative-minor
• Chromatic
• Selected Bach Chorale

Lesson:

1. Light Cavalry Overture
1. Isolate woodwind feature before D.S.
2. Perform full runs
2. 1812 Overture
1. Perform full runs
3. Down a Country Lane
1. Continue to work for light legato style with moving lines
2. Perform full runs

Oct. 12-16 Happenings

5th

Objectives:

• Warm-up with “Notes in Review”
• Begin reading notes by location without names written in 
• Notify parents and students about full band next week

Lesson:

1. Playing:
1. Begin on Pg. 5 with #12, 13
2. Reinforce “Notes In Review” on Pg. 6
3. Reinforce note reading by staff location by quizzing
4. Move to Pg. 6 #14
5. Introduce half note

MS

6th Grade

Objectives:

• Reinforce melody in Andromeda Overture
• Determine third piece for concert

Warm-Up:

• EE Pg. 40 Bb, Eb, F, and Ab #1, #2
• Chromatic Scale on octave beginning on Concert Bb in eighth notes

Lesson:

1. Dark Adventure
1. Isolate passages with multiple accidentals with like parts playing together
2. Reinforce performance of articulations throughout, especially accents
3. Identify dynamics throughout
2. Andromeda Overture
1. Isolate melody in second half
2. Reinforce eighth, quarter, eighth rhythms
3. Begin adding dynamic changes
3. Christmas Sleigh Ride
1. Isolate moving eighth note passages in flute and clarinet
2. Identify and rehearse supporting lines
3. Perform in sections

7/8th Grade

Objectives:

• Begin discussing intonation
• Continue rehearsing Winter Concert Pieces

Warm-Up:

• Perform major scales: Concert C, F, Bb, Eb, Ab, G, D
• Perform selected key in thirds
• One octave Bb chromatic scale in eighth notes

Lesson:

1. Park Street Celebration
1. Possibly collect
2. Le Sabre
1. Isolate muted trumpet section
2. Isolate upper woodwinds in B Section
3. Roswell 1947
1. Refine opening measures for all parts
2. Isolate melody with drag triplet
3. Define articulations in full ensemble sections
4. Do You Hear What I Hear
1. Isolate melody and echo passages
2. Rehearse transition leading into key change

HS

Objectives:

• Rehearse Fall Concert Music
• Perform full runs of pieces
• Continue defining phrases/phrasing
• Notify paper about concert

Warm-Up:

• Selected Major Scales, two daily
• One major key in thirds
• One relative-minor
• Chromatic
• Selected Bach Chorale

Lesson:

1. Light Cavalry Overture
1. Continue to define articulation style of piece
2. Isolate woodwind feature before D.S.
3. Perform full runs
2. 1812 Overture
1. Continue rehearsing cascading woodwind runs for unified performance
2. Reinforce ending
3. Rehearse opening passage
4. Perform full runs
3. Down a Country Lane
1. Continue to work for light legato style with moving lines
2. Isolate clarinets for intonation throughout
3. Perform full runs

Oct. 5-9 Happenings

5th

Objectives:

• Warm-up with “Notes in Review”
• Begin reading notes by location without names written in 
• Begin planning for full band

Lesson:

1. Playing:
1. Begin on Pg. 5 with #8
2. Reinforce “Notes In Review” on Pg. 6
3. Reinforce note reading by staff location by quizzing
4. Move to Pg. 6 #14
5. Introduce half note

MS

6th Grade

Objectives:

• Improve accidental reading and performance in Dark Adventure
• Reinforce syncopated rhythms in Andromeda Overture
• Begin looking for and reading other possible Winter Concert Pieces

Warm-Up:

• EE Pg. 40 Bb, Eb, F, and Ab #1, #2
• Chromatic Scale on octave beginning on Concert Bb in eighth notes

Lesson:

1. Dark Adventure
1. Isolate passages with multiple accidentals with like parts playing together
2. Reinforce performance of articulations throughout, especially accents
3. Identify dynamics throughout
2. Royal March
1. Define balance of voices throughout
2. Perform full runs
3. Andromeda Overture
1. Reinforce eighth note rhythms in opening section
2. Identify lines and counter lines
3. Isolate melody in second half
4. Begin adding dynamic changes
4. Possibly Read New Piece

7/8th Grade

Objectives:

• Begin discussing intonation
• Begin rehearsing Winter Concert Pieces

Warm-Up:

• Perform major scales: Concert C, F, Bb, Eb, Ab, G, D
• Perform selected key in thirds
• One octave Bb chromatic scale in eighth notes

Lesson:

1. Park Street Celebration
1. Isolate tempo changes for consistency
2. Continue adding dynamics throughout
3. Isolate bass voices throughout for accuracy
4. Perform full runs
2. Le Sabre
1. Identify dynamics in each section and perform accordingly
2. Isolate upper woodwinds in B Section
3. Roswell 1947
1. Refine opening measures for all parts
2. Isolate melody with drag triplet
4. Do You Hear What I Hear
1. Begin rehearsing in sections

HS

Objectives:

• Rehearse Fall Concert Music
• Continue to rehearse listening for intonation
• Begin defining phrases/phrasing

Warm-Up:

• Selected Major Scales, two daily
• One major key in thirds
• One relative-minor
• Chromatic
• Selected Bach Chorale

Lesson:

1. Light Cavalry Overture
1. Continue work on opening chords focusing on balance
2. Continue to create dynamic contrast between phrases
3. Begin performing full runs
2. 1812 Overture
1. Continue rehearsing cascading woodwind runs to avoid overpowering melody
2. Isolate the molto rall. in the closing passage for unified rall.
3. Rehearse closing measures to establish interpretation
4. Perform full runs
3. Down a Country Lane
1. Research background and share with students
2. Listen to high quality recording for mood
3. Continue to work for light legato style with moving lines