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

Mar. 9-13 Happenings

This week our 7-12th grade instrumentalists will be performing at our annual Pops Concert. This year they will present a variety of music from the "American Songbook." All of the works featured were written by American Composers. The program will begin at 7:00 in the Graettinger Gym.

5th

Objectives:

• Rehearse full band pieces, begin working toward dotted quarter note rhythms
• Rehearse solos in lessons

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. Set goal to play a full run in another week
2. Camptown Races
1. Distribute and read through
2. Isolate dotted quarter-note eighth note rhythm
3. Begin rehearsing in sections

MS

6th Grade

Objectives:

• Rehearse Pieces, focusing on dynamics and articulations
• 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. Rehearse rhythmic accuracy in full-ensemble sections, specifically holding long notes full value
3. Perform full runs
3. Korean Folk Rhapsody
1. Distribute and read through in sections
2. Identify melody throughout the piece and have different sections perform it
3. Continue listening for pentatonic passages

7/8th Grade

Objectives:

• Pops Concert

Warm-Up:

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

Music Rehearsal:

1. Superman Theme
1. Rehearse transition into legato middle section, making sure clarinet entrance is correct
2. Perform full runs continuing to develop accented style
2. Defying Gravity
1. Reinforce the syncopated passages in the low voices throughout
2. Continue to reinforce the last four measures in the flute and clarinet
3. Perform full runs
3. Tomorrow
1. Perform full runs working on balance among voices 

HS

Objectives:

• Pops Concert

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. Mary Poppins
1. Perform full runs

1. Sinatra!
1. Perform full runs

1. Somewhere
1. Perform full runs

Mar. 2-6 Happenings

5th

Objectives:

• Rehearse full band pieces, moving to two
• Rehearse Concert Bb Scale
• Solo Selection

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. March Winds
1. Isolate the faster snare section with Josh and others for ensemble hits
2. Continue developing a sense of balance among voices
3. Perform full run
2. The Lost City
1. Identify different sections and perform each to hear differences
2. Identify how different sections work together throughout
3. Look for new pieces

MS

6th Grade

Objectives:

• Rehearse Pieces, focusing on dynamics
• Work to develop move visual communication between ensemble and director
• Create Accompanist Schedule
  

Warm-Up:

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

Music Rehearsal:

1. Danse Jubliante
1. Perform full runs
2. Bay Town Festival
1. Rehearse trombone and timbale section
2. Isolate trumpet melody section for accuracy
3. Begin performing full runs
3. Chant and Tribal Dance
1. continue working to incorporate accents into performances
2. Rehearse the layering of voices, working toward balance
3. Perform full run
4. Look for and possibly distribute new piece

7/8th Grade

Objectives:

• Rehearse Pops Music
• Create Accompanist Schedule

Warm-Up:

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

Music Rehearsal:

1. Superman Theme
1. Continue playing full runs to steady the tempo
2. Work to increase contrast between middle section and march sections
3. Reinforce accents throughout
2. Defying Gravity
1. Reinforce the syncopated entrances leading into the chorus, working to prevent hesitation
2. Continue to reinforce the last four measures in the flute and clarinet
3. Perform full runs, working to control dynamic
3. Tomorrow
1. Perform full runs working on balance among voices 
2. Work to increase watching for shaping of lines throughout piece

HS

Objectives:

• Rehearse Pops Music
• Look for Fine Arts Program
• Create Solo Accompanist 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. Mary Poppins
1. Isolate the transition into “Step In Time” for pitch accuracy
2. Isolate ending and possibly change to eliminate separate ensemble entrance.
3. Perform full runs to build endurance

1. Sinatra!
1. Perform each selection in it’s entirety working to clean ensemble rhythms and articulations
1. Reinforce listening across the section and band in unison passages
2. Work for more uniform releases within sections
3. Perform full runs

1. Somewhere
1. Continue adding shaping to supporting lines working to create more gradual crescendos and not dropping the line before the climax
2. Work to incorporate shaping in supporting lines throughout as they interact with the melody
3. Perform full runs