Dec. 16-20 Happenings

5th

Objectives:

• Complete first two pages of Eight Note Exercieses
• Continue Eighth Notes

Warm-Up:

• Pg. 12 Tone Builder and Rhythm Etude

Music Rehearsal:

1. Pg. 10-11 continue eight notes and rehearse exercises
2. Possibly advance to Pg. 12 and 13 and begin full band pieces

Middle School

6th

Objectives:

• Rehearse major scales from EE Book
• Winter Concert 

Warm-Up:

• EE Pg. 40 Bb, Eb, F, Ab #1, 2
• Chromatic

Music Rehearsal:

1. Collect Winter Concert Music
2. Listen to and discuss winter concert
3. Distribute and read new music

7/8th

Objectives:

• Rehearse major scales
• Winter Concert 

Warm-Up:

• Concert Major Scales: C, F, Bb, Eb, Ab, G, D
• 3rds
• Chromatic

Music Rehearsal:

1. Collect Winter Concert Music
2. Listen to and discuss winter concert
3. Distribute and read new music

High School

Objectives:

• Winter Concert 
• Rehearse with Dance Team
• BB Pep Band

Warm-Up:

• Major Scales
• 3rds in given key
• Chromatic
• Bach Chorale 

Music Rehearsal:

1. Collect all Winter Concert Pieces
2. Listen to and discuss performance
3. Rehearse Soul Bossa Nova with Dance Team on Tuesday
4. Distribute and rehearse new pep band selections

Dec. 9-13 Happenings

5th

Objectives:

• Winter Concert
• Discuss/Review Concert
• Continue Eighth Notes

Warm-Up:

• Pg. 12 Tone Builder and Rhythm Etude

Music Rehearsal:

1. Perform Concert Runs of full program
2. Listen to and discuss concert
3. Pg. 10 continue eight notes and rehearse exercises
4. Possibly advance to Pg. 12 and 13 and begin full band pieces

Middle School

6th

Objectives:

• Rehearse major scales from EE Book
• Rehearse Winter Concert Pieces

Warm-Up:

• EE Pg. 40 Bb, Eb, F, Ab #1, 2
• Chromatic

Music Rehearsal:

1. Variations on a French Carol
1. Continue performing full runs
2. Continue developing dynamic shaping, especially between sections
2. A Celebration Overture
1. Continue performing full runs
2. Reinforce small crescendos throughout
3. Falcon Fanfare
1. Continue performing full runs
2. Isolate clarinet in eighth note passages

7/8th

Objectives:

• Rehearse major scales
• Rehearse Winter Concert pieces

Warm-Up:

• Concert Major Scales: C, F, Bb, Eb, Ab, G, D
• 3rds
• Chromatic

Music Rehearsal:

1. At the Crossroads
1. Perform full runs
2. Christmas Celebration
1. Perform full runs
2. Isolate very end for low brass
3. The Falling Rain
1. Rehearse entire piece working on increasing visual communication with the director

High School

Objectives:

• Rehearse Winter Concert Pieces
• Butter Braid Delivery
• BB Pep Band

Warm-Up:

• Major Scales
• 3rds in given key
• Chromatic
• Bach Chorale 

Music Rehearsal:

1. We Wish You a Merry Christmas
1. Continue performing full runs
2. Reinforce non-syncopated rhythm in cut time trumpet section
2. On This Day the Earth Shall Ring
1. Continue performing full runs
2. Revisit bell tone concept with woodwinds
3. Isolate timpani in closing measures
3. Avatara
1. Continue performing full runs
2. Focus on constant tempi
4. If Thou Be Near
1. Perform full runs
2. Continue developing legato shaping/style, reinforce tenuto in closing measures

Dec. 2-6 Happenings

5th

Objectives:

• Rehearse for winter concert
• Rehearse full band piece

Warm-Up:

• Pg. 6 “Notes in Review” low to high and back in quarter and eighth notes

Music Rehearsal:

1. Refresh Pg. 10 and introduce eight notes and rehearse exercises
2. Rehearse Jingle Jolly Christmas
1. Reinforce counting of multiple measure rests
2. Discuss the use of measure numbers/markers
3. Rehearse in sections and attempt a full run
3. Pg. 5 Four by Four
4. Pg. 13 Old McDonald Had a Band

Middle School

6th

Objectives:

• Rehearse major scales from EE Book
• Rehearse Winter Concert Pieces

Warm-Up:

• EE Pg. 40 Bb, Eb, F, Ab #1, 2
• Chromatic

Music Rehearsal:

1. Variations on a French Carol
1. Continue performing full runs
2. Continue developing dynamic shaping, especially between sections
3. Continue to develop accents throughout
2. A Celebration Overture
1. Continue performing full runs
2. Isolate clarinet
3. Reinforce small crescendos throughout
3. Falcon Fanfare
1. Reinforce pitches from 51 to the end
2. Continue performing full runs

7/8th

Objectives:

• Rehearse major scales
• Rehearse Winter Concert pieces

Warm-Up:

• Concert Major Scales: C, F, Bb, Eb, Ab, G, D
• 3rds
• Chromatic

Music Rehearsal:

1. At the Crossroads
1. Reinforce entrances
2. Begin performing full runs
2. Christmas Celebration
1. Perform full runs
2. Begin isolate ending of Jingle Bells
3. The Falling Rain
1. Rehearse entire piece working on increasing visual communication with the director
2. Discuss handing off music between sections and matching tone quality throughout

High School

Objectives:

• Rehearse Winter Concert Pieces
• Holiday Stroll
• Collect Butter Braid Orders and send in
• First BB Pep Band

Warm-Up:

• Major Scales
• 3rds in given key
• Chromatic
• Bach Chorale 

Music Rehearsal:

1. We Wish You a Merry Christmas
1. Continue performing full runs
2. Rehearse transitions for tempo
3. Continue establishing dynamics throughout
2. On This Day the Earth Shall Ring
1. Reinforce sectional counterpoint with trumpets and clarinets
2. Continue performing full runs
3. Revisit bell tone concept with woodwinds
4. Isolate timpani in closing measures
3. Avatara
1. Define articulations in brass throughout
2. Continue performing full runs
4. If Thou Be Near
1. Perform full runs
2. Isolate brass in second half for balance with woodwinds
3. Continue developing legato shaping/style

Nov. 25-29 Happenings

5th

Objectives:

• Rehearse Pg. 9 and 10 introducing eighth notes
• Rehearse full band piece

Warm-Up:

• Pg. 6 “Notes in Review” low to high and back in quarter and eighth notes

Music Rehearsal:

1. Refresh on #38, 39 on Pg. 9
2. Move to Pg. 10 and introduce eight notes and rehearse exercises
3. Rehearse Jingle Jolly Christmas
1. Explain counting of multiple measure rests
2. Discuss the use of measure numbers/markers
3. Rehearse in sections and attempt a full run
4. If time allows, move to Pg. 12-13 and learn a full ensemble piece

Middle School

6th

Objectives:

• Rehearse major scales from EE Book
• Rehearse Winter Concert Pieces

Warm-Up:

• EE Pg. 40 Bb, Eb, F, Ab #1, 2
• Chromatic

Music Rehearsal:

1. Variations on a French Carol
1. Continue performing full runs
2. Continue developing dynamic shaping, especially between sections
3. Continue to develop accents throughout
2. A Celebration Overture
1. Continue performing full runs
2. Isolate clarinet
3. Reinforce small crescendos throughout
3. Falcon Fanfare
1. Reinforce pitches from 51 to the end
2. Continue working moving clarinet passages
3. Continue performing full runs

7/8th

Objectives:

• Rehearse major scales
• Rehearse Winter Concert pieces

Warm-Up:

• Concert Major Scales: C, F, Bb, Eb, Ab, G, D
• 3rds
• Chromatic

Music Rehearsal:

1. At the Crossroads
1. Rehearse transition between slow and fast passages
2. Work to prevent dragging in snare part
3. Begin performing full runs
2. Christmas Celebration
1. Reinforce first two pieces and transition
2. Reinforce 3/4 section identifying melody and counter lines
3. Begin isolating passages in Jingle Bells
4. Begin performing full runs
3. The Falling Rain
1. Rehearse entire piece working on increasing visual communication with the director
2. Discuss handing off music between sections and matching tone quality throughout

High School

Objectives:

• Rehearse Winter Concert Pieces
• Arrange rehearsal for Holiday Stroll

Warm-Up:

• Major Scales
• 3rds in given key
• Chromatic
• Bach Chorale 

Music Rehearsal:

1. We Wish You a Merry Christmas
1. Continue performing full runs
2. Rehearse transitions for tempo
3. Continue establishing dynamics throughout
4. Reinforce staccato passages throughout for abrupt style change
2. On This Day the Earth Shall Ring
1. Reinforce sectional counterpoint with trumpets and clarinets
2. Continue performing full runs
3. Revisit bell tone concept with woodwinds
4. Isolate timpani in closing measures
3. Avatara
1. Isolate ostinato passages with woodwinds to avoid dragging
2. Define articulations in brass throughout
3. Continue performing full runs
4. If Thou Be Near
1. Begin full runs and isolate areas with intonation concerns
2. Isolate brass in second half for balance with woodwinds

Nov. 18-22 Happenings

5th

Objectives:

• Rehearse Pg. 9, focusing on reinforcing the pick-up note concept and the new pitches
• Distribute full band piece

Warm-Up:

• Pg. 6 “Notes in Review” low to high and back in quarter and eighth notes
• add new note to notes in review

Music Rehearsal:

1. Refresh on new note (Concert A)
1. Pg. 9 Refresh new note (Concert A)
1. rehearse exercises on Pg. 9
2. Discuss and rehearse pick-up note exercises
3. Distribute full page piece and begin reading
4. Possibly move to Pg. 10 and introduce eighth notes

Middle School

6th

Objectives:

• Rehearse major scales from EE Book
• Rehearse Winter Concert Pieces

Warm-Up:

• EE Pg. 40 Bb, Eb, F, Ab #1, 2
• Chromatic

Music Rehearsal:

1. Variations on a French Carol
1. Discuss different sections of the piece and establish mood of each
2. Continue developing dynamic shaping
3. Continue to develop accents throughout
2. A Celebration Overture
1. Begin performing full runs
2. Bring out low brass and tenor sax line throughout
3. Falcon Fanfare
1. Reinforce proper articulation sounds throughout
2. Continue working moving clarinet passages
3. Begin performing full runs

7/8th

Objectives:

• Rehearse major scales
• Rehearse Winter Concert pieces

Warm-Up:

• Concert Major Scales: C, F, Bb, Eb, Ab, G, D
• 3rds
• Chromatic

Music Rehearsal:

1. At the Crossroads
1. Rehearse transition between slow and fast passages
2. Begin performing full runs, focusing on proper articulation thorughout
2. Christmas Celebration
1. Reinforce cut time section focusing on rhythm
1. Begin working toward performance tempo
2. Rehearse transition into 3/4 and key change
3. Reinforce 3/4 section identifying melody and counter lines
4. Begin isolating passages in Jingle Bells
3. The Falling Rain
1. Rehearse entire piece working on increasing visual communication with the director
2. Discuss handing off music between sections and matching tone quality throughout

High School

Objectives:

• Rehearse Winter Concert Pieces
• Christmas Carol Trip
• Begin Butter Braid Fundraiser

Warm-Up:

• Major Scales
• 3rds in given key
• Chromatic
• Bach Chorale 

Music Rehearsal:

1. We Wish You a Merry Christmas
1. Begin performing full runs
2. Work to bring out inner voices throughout
3. Reinforce staccato passages throughout for abrupt style change
2. On This Day the Earth Shall Ring
1. Reinforce sectional counterpoint with trumpets and clarinets
2. Begin performing full runs
3. Rehearse balance in full ensemble sections to avoid overblowing
3. Avatara
1. Reinforce rhythmic accuracy in syncopated passages with mixed meter
2. Define articulations in brass throughout
3. Begin performing full runs
4. If Thou Be Near
1. Begin defining phrases
2. Isolate brass in second half for balance with woodwinds

Nov. 11- 15 Happenings

5th

Objectives:

• Rehearse Pg. 8, focusing on note reading and manipulating quarter, half, and whole notes and rests
• Discuss pick-up note
• Possibly distribute full band piece

Warm-Up:

• Pg. 6 “Notes in Review” low to high and back in quarter and eighth notes
• add new note to notes in review

Music Rehearsal:

1. Refresh on new note (Concert G)
1. Pg. 8 refresh concert G note
1. continue exercises on Pg. 8
2. Pg. 9 learn new note (Concert A)
1. rehearse exercises on Pg. 9
3. Discuss and rehearse pick-up notes

Middle School

6th

Objectives:

• Rehearse major scales from EE Book
• Rehearse Winter Concert Pieces

Warm-Up:

• EE Pg. 40 Bb, Eb, F, Ab #1, 2
• Chromatic

Music Rehearsal:

1. Variations on a French Carol
1. Discuss proper balance of parts overall with melody vs harmony
2. Continue developing dynamic shaping
3. Continue to develop accents throughout
2. A Celebration Overture
1. Reinforce middle 3/4 section for legato style
2. Rehearse transitions into fermatas with rit.
3. Bring out low brass and tenor sax line throughout
3. Falcon Fanfare
1. Isolate passages with multiple accidentals
2. Continue working moving clarinet passages
3. Reinforce dynamic contrasts

7/8th

Objectives:

• Rehearse major scales
• Rehearse Winter Concert pieces

Warm-Up:

• Concert Major Scales: C, F, Bb, Eb, Ab, G, D
• 3rds
• Chromatic

Music Rehearsal:

1. At the Crossroads
1. Reinforce upper woodwind counter line at the end
2. Rehearse transition between slow and fast passages
3. Focus on rhythmic accuracy in first 1/3 of the piece
2. Christmas Celebration
1. Reinforce cut time section focusing on rhythm
1. Begin working toward performance tempo
2. Rehearse transition into 3/4 and key change
3. Reinforce 3/4 section identifying melody and counter lines
4. Begin isolating passages in Jingle Bells
3. The Falling Rain
1. Rehearse first half developing shaping 
1. Work with brass and saxes for a warmer tone and to blend
2. Discuss use of rainstick

High School

Objectives:

• Rehearse Winter Concert Pieces
• Veteran’s Day
• Arrange Christmas Carol Trip

Warm-Up:

• Major Scales
• 3rds in given key
• Chromatic
• Bach Chorale 

Music Rehearsal:

1. We Wish You a Merry Christmas
1. Rehearse first half focusing on percussion accuracy with entrances and rhythm
2. Isolate harmony passages in cut time section throughout
2. On This Day the Earth Shall Ring
1. Reinforce sectional counterpoint with trumpets and clarinets
2. Refine articulation on bell tone passages
3. Define balance in final measures
3. Avatara
1. Isolate rhythmic accuracy in 4/4 section and transition to
2. Define articulations in brass throughout
3. Reinforce melody in opening measures with trombone and baritone
4. If Thou Be Near
1. Read through
2. Begin defining phrases

Nov. 4-8 Happenings

5th Grade

Objectives:

• Rehearse Pg. 7-8, focusing on note reading and manipulating quarter, half, and whole notes and rests
• Move to new note on Pg. 8

Warm-Up:

• Pg. 6 “Notes in Review” low to high and back in quarter and eighth notes

Music Rehearsal:

1. Discuss whole notes and count/perform
1. EE. Pg. 7 all exercises working whole notes
2. Divide class on the duet and switch parts on the repeat
3. Pg. 8 learn concert G note
4. Begin exercises on Pg. 8
5. Remind students of concert timeline and set goal to get to #38

Middle School

6th

Objectives:

• Rehearse major scales from EE Book
• Rehearse Winter Concert Pieces

Warm-Up:

• EE Pg. 40 Bb, Eb, F, Ab #1, 2
• Chromatic

Music Rehearsal:

1. Variations on a French Carol
1. Discuss articulation style in section with eighth rests
2. Begin developing dynamic shaping
3. Continue to develop accents throughout
2. A Celebration Overture
1. Isolate middle 3/4 section
2. Rehearse transitions into fermatas and back to the D.S.
3. Bring out low brass and tenor sax line throughout
3. Falcon Fanfare
1. Isolate passages with multiple accidentals
2. Continue working moving clarinet passages
3. Begin developing increasing
4. Reinforce dynamic contrasts

7/8th

Objectives:

• Rehearse major scales
• Rehearse Winter Concert pieces

Warm-Up:

• Concert Major Scales: C, F, Bb, Eb, Ab, G, D
• 3rds
• Chromatic

Music Rehearsal:

1. At the Crossroads
1. Reinforce upper woodwind counter line at the end
2. Rehearse transition between slow and fast passages
3. Focus on rhythmic accuracy in first 1/3 of the piece
2. Christmas Celebration
1. Rehearse cut time section focusing on accuracy of entrances and rhythm
1. rehearse parts separate and then together
2. Rehearse transition into 3/4 and key change
3. Begin working 3/4 section identifying melody and counter lines
3. The Falling Rain
1. Rehearse first half developing shaping 
1. Work with brass and saxes for a warmer tone and to blend

High School

Objectives:

• Rehearse Winter Concert Pieces
• Rehearse pieces for Veteran’s Day

Warm-Up:

• Major Scales
• 3rds in given key
• Chromatic
• Bach Chorale 

Music Rehearsal:

1. We Wish You a Merry Christmas
1. Rehearse first half focusing on percussion accuracy with entrances and rhythm
2. Define articulation changes between sections
2. On This Day the Earth Shall Ring
1. Isolate sectional counterpoint with trumpets and clarinets
3. Avatara
1. Isolate percussion for rhythmic accuracy with tenor drum
2. Define articulations in brass throughout
3. Begin dynamic shaping
4. If Thou Be Near
1. Establish style of piece
2. Isolate first half of piece focusing on entrance and exit points
5. Run through God Bless America and Navy Hymn as time permits

Oct. 28-Nov. 1 Happenings

5th

Objectives:

• Reinforce classroom procedures/expectations
• Rehearse Pg. 6, focusing on note reading and half note concept

Warm-Up:

• Pg. 6 “Notes in Review” low to high and back

Music Rehearsal:

1. EE Pg. 6 #14
2. Discuss half notes and count/perform
1. EE. # 16, 17, 18
3. Discuss whole notes and count/perform
1. EE. Pg. 17
2. Begin performing whole note passages

Middle School

6th

Objectives:

• Rehearse major scales from EE Book
• Rehearse Winter Concert Pieces

Warm-Up:

• EE Pg. 40 Bb, Eb, F, Ab #1, 2
• Chromatic

Music Rehearsal:

1. Variations on a French Carol
1. Discuss articulation style in section with eighth rests
2. Identify melody throughout and rehearse
3. Discuss proper use of aux percussion instruments
2. A Celebration Overture
1. Isolate middle 3/4 section
2. Rehearse transitions into fermatas and back to the D.S.
3. Bring out low brass and tenor sax line throughout
3. Falcon Fanfare
1. Isolate passages with multiple accidentals
2. Isolate moving clarinet passages
3. Reinforce dynamic contrasts

7/8th

Objectives:

• Rehearse major scales
• Rehearse Winter Concert pieces

Warm-Up:

• Concert Major Scales: C, F, Bb, Eb, Ab, G, D
• 3rds
• Chromatic

Music Rehearsal:

1. At the Crossroads
1. Reinforce upper woodwind counter line at the end
2. Rehearse transition between slow and fast passages
3. Focus on rhythmic accuracy in first 1/3 of the piece
2. Christmas Celebration
1. Begin rehearsing in sections
2. Rehearse sections focusing on accuracy of entrances
3. Rhythmic Overture
1. Distribute and Read through

High School

Objectives:

• Rehearse Winter Concert Pieces
• Distribute pieces for Veteran’s Day
• Begin Jazz Band

Warm-Up:

• Major Scales
• 3rds in given key
• Chromatic
• Bach Chorale 

Music Rehearsal:

1. We Wish You a Merry Christmas
1. Rehearse first half focusing on percussion accuracy with entrances and rhythm
2. Define articulation changes between sections
2. On This Day the Earth Shall Ring
1. Isolate sectional counterpoint with trumpets and clarinets
3. Avatara
1. Re-read and establish rehearsal plan
4. If Thou Be Near
1. Establish style of piece
2. Isolate first half of piece focusing on entrance and exit points
5. Distribute selections for Veteran’s Day

Oct. 22-25 Happenings

5th

Objectives:

• Reinforce classroom procedures/expectations
• Rehearse Pg. 5-6, focusing on note reading

Warm-Up:

• Pg. 6 “Notes in Review” low to high and back

Music Rehearsal:

1. EE Pg. 5 #8, 10, 11, 12 Pg. 6 #14
1. Reinforce Posture
2. Breathing
3. Conducting beat/pattern
4. Foot tapping
5. Tonguing
2. Discuss half notes and count/perform

Middle School

6th

Objectives:

• Rehearse major scales from EE Book
• Rehearse Winter Concert Pieces

Warm-Up:

• EE Pg. 40 Bb, Eb, F, Ab #1, 2
• Chromatic

Music Rehearsal:

1. Variations on a French Carol
1. Discuss articulation style in section with eighth rests
2. Identify melody throughout and rehearse
3. Discuss proper use of aux percussion instruments
2. A Celebration Overture
1. Isolate middle 3/4 section
2. Rehearse transitions into fermatas and back to the D.S.
3. Bring out low brass and tenor sax line throughout
3. Falcon Fanfare
1. Isolate passages with multiple accidentals
2. Isolate moving clarinet passages
3. Reinforce dynamic contrasts

7/8th

Objectives:

• Rehearse major scales
• Rehearse Winter Concert pieces

Warm-Up:

• Concert Major Scales: C, F, Bb, Eb, Ab, G, D
• 3rds
• Chromatic

Music Rehearsal:

1. At the Crossroads
1. Reinforce upper woodwind counter line at the end
2. Isolate percussion for balance
3. Focus on rhythmic accuracy in first 1/3 of the piece
2. Christmas Music for Winds
1. Re-read to determine if it is a viable concert piece
3. Christmas March
1. Re-read to determine if it is a viable option
4. Distribute and read new pieces to determine the final concert program

High School

Objectives:

• Continue reading new pieces for Winter Concert
• Possibly distribute pieces for Veteran’s Day

Warm-Up:

• Major Scales
• 3rds in given key
• Chromatic
• Bach Chorale 

Music Rehearsal:

1. Begin reading potential Winter Concert Pieces
1. Avatara
2. Symphonic Dance #3 Fiesta
3. If Thou Be Near
2. Possibly distribute selections for Veteran’s Day