Nov. 24-26 Happenings

I would like to take a moment to wish anyone reading this post a very Happy Thanksgiving. I hope the holiday brings you much happiness and relaxation.

5th

Objectives:

• Rehearse eighth notes
• Distribute full page piece for the winter concert

Warm-Up:

1. EE Pg. 6 Notes in Review, adding concert G
2. Perform in quarter notes and eighth notes

Music Rehearsal:

1. EE Pg. 9 Begin by reviewing pick-up note concept and perform 38
2. EE Pg. 10 
1. Identify eighth notes and explain counting
2. Begin performing exercises on Pg. 10
3. Set goal to play all of Pg. 10 and 11
3. Distribute St. Nick’s on the Housetop
1. Set goal to have all notes down by return next week
2. Explain multiple-measure rests

MS

6th Grade

Objectives:

• Improve rhythmic execution of Winter Concert Pieces
• Perform full runs of all pieces adding dynamic changes

Warm-Up:

1. EE Pg. 40 #1, 2 in all four keys
2. Bb Chromatic Scale

Music Rehearsal:

1. Andromeda Overture
1. Isolate passage with tied rhythms before B section begins
2. Isolate passage with syncopated snare drum rolls
3. Perform full runs
2. March Zuma
1. Reinforce the trumpet and trombone melody in the second strain
2. Begin incorporating dynamic changes within sections
3. Perform full runs
3. Christmas Sleigh Ride
1. Isolate clarinets for rhythmic accuracy, especially in clarinet 2
2. Reinforce dynamic changes throughout
3. Perform full runs

7/8th Grade

Objectives:

• Develop phrasing and dynamics of Winter Concert Pieces
• Perform full runs

Warm-Up:

1. Two selected major scales
2. Perform 3rds in an additional key
3. One Octave Bb Chromatic Scale

Music Rehearsal:

1. Roswell 1947
1. Isolate transitions to improve tempos in new sections
2. Rehearse closing section to develop speed and increase percussion accuracy
3. Perform full runs
2. Do You Hear What I Hear
1. Continue to develop balance among voices throughout
2. Isolate sections for dynamic contrast
3. Perform full runs
3. Le Sabre
1. Isolate trumpets in muted section
2. Work to bring out clarinet and flute in B section
3. Perform full runs

HS

Objectives:

• Develop phrasing of Winter Concert Pieces
• Perform full runs 
• Organize rehearsal for Holiday Stroll

Warm-Up:

1. Two selected major scales
2. Relative minor and 3rds in selected keys
3. One Octave Bb Chromatic Scale
4. Selected Bach Chorale

Music Rehearsal:

1. Trombone King
1. Isolate upper woodwinds in moving sixteenth passages to develop speed
2. Continue to develop proper accented march style
2. Russian Christmas Music
1. Isolate closing section for proper release on last note with grace notes in WW
2. Rehearse sections through transitions to develop smooth transitions
3. Isolate hymn section for balance among voices
4. Perform full runs
3. A Childhood Hymn
1. Continue working to develop proper balance among all voices at various dynamics
2. Reinforce tenuto sections with rubato
3. Perform full runs