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