May 11-15 Happenings

5th

Objectives:

• Spring Concert
• Discuss Concert and Begin room cleaning

Warm-Up:

1. Bb Major Scale on Pg. 28 #147
2. Rehearse Full Chromatic Scale from Concert Bb to Concert Bb
1. Eighth Notes

Music Rehearsal:

1. Overture for Band
1. Perform Full Run
2. March Winds
1. Perform full runs
3. Creepy Crawlies
1. Perform full runs
4. Discuss concert on Wednesday
5. Begin sorting music and cleaning room.

MS

6th Grade

Objectives:

• Spring Concert
  

Warm-Up:

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

Music Rehearsal:

1. Chant and Tribal Dance
1. Perform full runs
2. March Zuma
1. Perform full runs
3. Sea Songs
1. Perform full runs

7/8th Grade

Objectives:

• Spring Concert

Warm-Up:

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

Music Rehearsal:

1. Tribute and Triumph
1. Perform full runs
2. Reflections
1. Perform full runs
3. Royal Crest March
1. Perform full runs
4. Listen to concert and collect music on Friday

HS

Objectives:

• Discuss Large Group
• Rehearse Memorial Day Selections

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. Collect all sheet music
2. Listen to Large Group Recordings
3. Complete lettering sheets
4. Distribute and read Memorial Day selections:
1. God Bless America
2. Navy Hymn
3. SSB

May 4-8 Happenings

5th

Objectives:

• Rehearse Spring Concert Music
• Meet with 4th graders for next year

Warm-Up:

1. Bb Major Scale on Pg. 28 #147
2. Rehearse Full Chromatic Scale from Concert Bb to Concert Bb
1. Eighth Notes

Music Rehearsal:

1. Overture for Band
1. Reinforce opening Fanfare Section in Brass and Woodwinds
2. Identify the transition between the opening and the 3/4
3. Perform Full Run
2. March Winds
1. Isolate the flute part at letter C for pitch accuracy
2. Isolate the transition into the snare drum solo for proper rhythm
3. Perform full runs, identifying dynamics throughout
3. Creepy Crawlies
1. Reinforce moving eighth note passages for together playing and proper tempo, no dragging
2. Isolate alto, trumpet, and trombone melody during the B section
3. Perform full runs

MS

6th Grade

Objectives:

• Rehearse Spring Concert Pieces
  

Warm-Up:

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

Music Rehearsal:

1. Chant and Tribal Dance
1. Refine proper balance among voices in full ensemble sections
2. Work to eliminate breaths at the end of crescendos
3. Perform full runs
2. March Zuma
1. Perform full runs working to develop proper short accented march style throughout
3. Sea Songs
1. Isolate areas with rit. and transitions to reinforce proper tempi
2. Perform full runs

7/8th Grade

Objectives:

• Rehearse Spring Concert Pieces

Warm-Up:

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

Music Rehearsal:

1. Tribute and Triumph
1. Reinforce melody during the B section with woodwinds
2. Work to control dynamics in loud ensemble sections
3. Perform full runs
2. Reflections
1. Reinforce visual communication throughout
2. Discuss blending tones
3. Perform full runs
3. 6/8 March
1. Reinforce proper rhythmic performance throughout the second strain
2. Perform full runs

HS

Objectives:

• Fine Arts Concert
• Large Group Contest
• Begin looking for Memorial Day Selections

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. Explorations
1. Isolate the closing measures for proper sfz crescendo with balance at the end
2. Perform full runs
2. Balladair
1. Perform full runs
3. The Blue and the Gray
1. Perform full runs

Apr. 13-17 Happenings

5th

Objectives:

• Rehearse solos with Accompanist
• Solo Spotlight
• Discuss Solo Performance Schedule and Expectations

Warm-Up:

1. Bb Major Scale on Pg. 28 #147
2. Rehearse Full Chromatic Scale from Concert Bb to Concert Bb
1. Eighth Notes

Music Rehearsal:

1. Continue Accompanist Schedule
2. The Lost City
1. Isolate individual parts in independent areas
2. Attempt full run
3. March Winds
1. Refresh on entire selection
4. Creepy Crawlies
1. Distribute and read through

MS

6th Grade

Objectives:

• Rehearse Spring Concert Pieces
• Continue Accompanist Schedule
• Solo Spotlight
  

Warm-Up:

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

Music Rehearsal:

1. Chant and Tribal Dance
1. Continue working to incorporate accents into performances
2. Continue to isolate dynamics, especially crescendos
3. Rehearse transition between opening and fast tempo
2. March Zuma
1. Rehearse sections focusing on dynamic changes in each
2. Continue performing in sections, working to increase tempo
3. Sea Songs
1. Identify key melodic ideas in each section
2. Begin to develop proper feel for each section based on movement

7/8th Grade

Objectives:

• Rehearse Spring Concert Pieces
• Continue Accompanist Schedule
• Solo Spotlight

Warm-Up:

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

Music Rehearsal:

1. Tribute and Triumph
1. Identify the use of accents within the fanfare section
2. Continue working on balance among voices in the slow middle section
2. Reflections
1. Isolate the melody and discuss proper style needed with its performance
2. Identify counter-lines throughout the piece and shape them with the melody
3. Discuss blending tones
3. 6/8 March
1. Identify the melody and counter-melody throughout
2. Isolate percussion to ensure their dynamics follow/lead the band throughout

HS

Objectives:

• Rehearse Fine Arts Music
• Finalize arrangements for Solo/Ensemble Contest Saturday
• Rehearse with accompanist

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. Explorations
1. Isolate upper-woodwind section at 40 for rhythmic accuracy
2. Isolate transitions and rehearse tempo changes together, focusing on communication
3. Work mezzo piano passages for full tone at the softer dynamic
2. Balladair
1. Discuss proper tonal concept and blending for this piece
2. Continue to reinforce smooth legato style throughout
3. Isolate areas with intonation issues
3. The Blue and the Grey
1. Isolate opening section for flute solo
2. Continue performing in large sections
3. Continue to develop proper march-style throughout as needed

Apr. 6-10 Happenings

With solo contests fast approaching you may notice some of the bands have little change from last week. Rest assured we are digging very deeply into our music in order to have the best end-of-year performances possible.

5th

Objectives:

• Rehearse Fine Arts Music
• Begin Accompanist Lesson Schedule

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. Explorations
1. Ensure snare is incorporating all written accents in the fast section
2. Isolate upper-woodwind section at 40 for rhythmic accuracy
3. Isolate transitions and rehearse tempo changes together, focusing on communication
4. Continue to reinforce mixed-meter sections to smooth the transition
2. Balladair
1. Perform full runs for mental and physical endurance
2. Continue to develop smooth legato style throughout
3. Isolate areas with intonation issues
3. The Blue and the Grey
1. Isolate opening section for flute solo
2. Begin performing in large sections
3. Continue to develop proper march-style throughout as needed

MS

6th Grade

Objectives:

• Rehearse Spring Concert Pieces
• BeginAccompanist Schedule
• Begin Solo Spotlight
  

Warm-Up:

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

Music Rehearsal:

1. Chant and Tribal Dance
1. Continue working to incorporate accents into performances
2. Continue to isolate dynamics, especially crescendos
3. Rehearse transition between opening and fast tempo
2. March Zuma
1. Rehearse sections focusing on dynamic changes in each
2. Continue performing in sections, working to increase tempo
3. Sea Songs
1. Identify key melodic ideas in each section
2. Begin to develop proper feel for each section based on movement

7/8th Grade

Objectives:

• Rehearse Spring Concert Pieces
• Begin Accompanist Schedule
• Begin Solo Spotlight

Warm-Up:

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

Music Rehearsal:

1. Tribute and Triumph
1. Begin working to build tempo without rushing
2. Identify the use of accents within the fanfare section
3. Begin working on balance among voices in the slow middle section
2. Reflections
1. Isolate the melody and discuss proper style needed with its performance
2. Identify counter-lines throughout the piece and shape them with the melody
3. Begin performing in sections
3. 6/8 March
1. Identify the melody and counter-melody throughout
2. Isolate supporting voices and incorporate shaping into their lines

HS

Objectives:

• Rehearse Fine Arts Music
• Begin Accompanist Lesson Schedule

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. Explorations
1. Ensure snare is incorporating all written accents in the fast section
2. Isolate upper-woodwind section at 40 for rhythmic accuracy
3. Isolate transitions and rehearse tempo changes together, focusing on communication
4. Continue to reinforce mixed-meter sections to smooth the transition
2. Balladair
1. Perform full runs for mental and physical endurance
2. Continue to develop smooth legato style throughout
3. Isolate areas with intonation issues
3. The Blue and the Grey
1. Isolate opening section for flute solo
2. Begin performing in large sections
3. Continue to develop proper march-style throughout as needed

Mar. 30-Apr. 3 Happenings

5th

Objectives:

• Rehearse solos with ensemble time
• Reinforce Accompanist Schedule
• Begin Solo Spotlight

Warm-Up:

1. Bb Major Scale on Pg. 28 #147
2. Rehearse Full Chromatic Scale from Concert Bb to Concert Bb
1. Eighth Notes

Music Rehearsal:

1. Use ensemble time to rehearse individually on solos
1. goal for each student to play two full runs during the time 
2. use remaining time to isolate problem areas with their playing
2. The Lost City
1. Isolate individual parts in independent areas
2. Attempt full run

MS

6th Grade

Objectives:

• Rehearse Spring Concert Pieces
• Reinforce Accompanist Schedule
• Begin Solo Spotlight
  

Warm-Up:

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

Music Rehearsal:

1. Chant and Tribal Dance
1. continue working to incorporate accents into performances
2. Continue to isolate dynamics, especially crescendos
3. Rehearse transition between opening and fast tempo
2. Korean Folk Rhapsody
1. Isolate tempo changes in final section of the piece to build visual communication to avoid rushing
2. Isolate full percussion sections for accuracy and balance
3. Begin performing in large sections, identifying different tempi
3. March Zuma
1. Rehearse sections focusing on dynamic changes in each
2. Continue performing in sections, working to increase tempo
4. Sea Songs
1. Re-read and begin rehearsing in sections identifying dynamic changes throughout

7/8th Grade

Objectives:

• Rehearse Spring Concert Pieces
• Reinforce Accompanist Schedule
• Begin Solo Spotlight

Warm-Up:

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

Music Rehearsal:

1. Tribute and Triumph
1. Begin working to build tempo without rushing
2. Identify the use of accents within the fanfare section
3. Begin working on balance among voices in the slow middle section
2. Reflections
1. Isolate the melody and discuss proper style needed with its performance
2. Identify counter-lines throughout the piece and shape them with the melody
3. Begin performing in sections
3. 6/8 March
1. Identify the melody and counter-melody throughout
2. Isolate supporting voices and incorporate shaping into their lines

HS

Objectives:

• Rehearse Fine Arts Music
• Reinforce upcoming Accompanists Lesson Schedule

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. Explorations
1. Ensure snare is incorporating all written accents in the fast section
2. Work to make sure supporting lines aren’t accenting beat four
3. Isolate upper-woodwind section at 40 for rhythmic accuracy
4. Isolate transitions and rehearse tempo changes together, focusing on communication
2. Balladair
1. Perform full runs for mental and physical endurance
2. Continue to develop smooth legato style throughout
3. The Blue and the Grey
1. Isolate Battle Hymn of the Republic for rhythmic accuracy in the upper woodwinds
2. Discuss the style change that occurs at Aura Lee and begin incorporating that into the performance

Mar. 23-27 Happenings

5th

Objectives:

• Rehearse full band pieces, continue counting and rehearsing dotted quarter note rhythms
• Distribute Accompanist Schedule

Warm-Up:

1. Bb Major Scale on Pg. 28 #147
2. Rehearse Full Chromatic Scale from Concert Bb to Concert Bb
1. Eighth Notes

Music Rehearsal:

1. The Lost City
1. Isolate individual parts in independent areas
2. Attempt full run
2. Distribute new piece and read through in sections
3. Discuss selecting Spring Concert Pieces

MS

6th Grade

Objectives:

• Rehearse Spring Concert Pieces
• Distribute Accompanist Schedule
• Discuss Solo Spotlight
  

Warm-Up:

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

Music Rehearsal:

1. Chant and Tribal Dance
1. continue working to incorporate accents into performances
2. Continue to isolate dynamics, especially crescendos
3. Rehearse transition between opening and fast tempo
2. Korean Folk Rhapsody
1. Isolate and listen to chordal sections
2. Isolate full percussion sections for accuracy and balance
3. Begin performing in large sections, identifying different tempi
3. March Zuma
1. Isolate melody in the second strain between trumpets and trombones
2. Begin performing in sections, working to increase tempo
4. Distribute and read a fourth option

7/8th Grade

Objectives:

• Distribute and read new pieces for Spring Concert
• Distribute Accompanist Schedule
• Discuss Solo Spotlight

Warm-Up:

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

Music Rehearsal:

1. Tribute and Triumph
1. Begin isolating melody throughout and develop proper style with articulations
2. Begin working on balance among voices in the slow middle section
2. Distribute and read through potential Spring Concert Selections

HS

Objectives:

• Rehearse Fine Arts Music
• Discuss upcoming Accompanists Lesson Schedule

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. Explorations
1. Isolate supporting voices, low brass, saxes, and snare and work syncopated lines with accents
2. Begin isolating and runs in the upper woodwinds to develop speed
3. Isolate transitions and rehearse tempo changes together, focusing on communication
2. Balladair
1. Continue working through to mark and bring out moving voices or transitioning voices
2. Continue to develop smooth legato style throughout
3. The Blue and the Grey
1. Isolate Battle Hymn of the Republic for rhythmic accuracy in the upper woodwinds
2. Discuss the style change that occurs at Aura Lee and begin incorporating that into the performance

Mar. 16-20 Happenings

5th

Objectives:

• Rehearse full band pieces, continue counting and rehearsing dotted quarter note rhythms
• Move Friday lessons to Wednesday

Warm-Up:

1. Bb Major Scale on Pg. 28 #147
2. Rehearse Full Chromatic Scale from Concert Bb to Concert Bb
1. Quarter notes 

Music Rehearsal:

1. The Lost City
1. Isolate individual parts in independent areas
2. Rehearse entrances and accurate rest counting between playing sections
3. Attempt full run
2. Camptown Races
1. Isolate dotted quarter-note eighth note rhythm
2. Perform full run
3. Select and distribute new piece

MS

6th Grade

Objectives:

• Select Spring Concert Pieces
• Work to develop move visual communication between ensemble and director
  

Warm-Up:

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

Music Rehearsal:

1. Bay Town Festival
1. Rehearse trombone and timbale section
2. Isolate short crescendo/decrescendo sections
3. Perform full runs
2. Chant and Tribal Dance
1. continue working to incorporate accents into performances
2. Continue to isolate dynamics, especially crescendos
3. Perform full runs
3. Korean Folk Rhapsody
1. Isolate and listen to chordal sections
2. Isolate minor passage with staccato accompaniment
4. Discuss Spring Concert Song Selection
1. Set goal to pick four, with one possibly being something new
2. Eventually select three of the four pieces closer to the concert for final polish

7/8th Grade

Objectives:

• Distribute and read new pieces for Spring Concert

Warm-Up:

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

Music Rehearsal:

1. Collect any remaining Pops Music and file
2. Distribute and read through potential Spring Concert Selections

HS

Objectives:

• Distribute and read Possible Fine Arts Selections

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. Explorations
1. Begin reading in sections
2. Balladair
1. Begin reading in sections
2. Discuss shaping rules from the beginning
3. Look for possible Fanfare or March as third selection