Mar. 18-22 Happenings

5th

Objectives:

• Continue working on Chromatic
• Continue work on Concert Bb Scale on EE Pg. 40

Warm-Up:

1. Pg. 12 Tone Builder/Rhythm Etude
2. Chromatic Scale 
3. Pg. 40 Bb #1 and 2

Music Rehearsal:

1. Cannon of Peace
1. Isolate dotted rhythms
2. Discuss 3/4 meter
3. continue rehearsing in sections
2. First Tango for Trumpets
1. Begin reading in sections
2. Identify and explain new concepts
3. Possibly distribute new piece

Middle School

6th

Objectives:

• Rehearse EE. Scales
• Rehearse Concert Pieces

Warm-Up:

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

Music Rehearsal:

1. Espirit
1. Begin identifying dynamic contrasts and articulations throughout
2. Transition into and out of the slow middle section
3. Isolate slow section
2. Canticum
1. Rehearse entire slow section and develop musical shaping
2. Continue adding articulations and identify dynamic changes
3. Continue performing full runs
3. A Hero’s Return
1. Isolate woodwinds at middle section, saxes and flute for proper rhythmic counting
2. Reinforce and isolate counting of low brass at fast sections
3. Begin discussing dynamics
4. Possibly distribute a new piece

7/8th

Objectives:

• Rehearse major scales
• Collect Pops Music
• Distribute and read new for Spring Concert

Warm-Up:

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

Music Rehearsal:

1. Collect Pops Music
2. Discuss and listen to concert
3. Begin reading new pieces for Spring Concert

High School

Objectives:

• Rehearse Assorted Key Signatures
• Begin rehearsing for Fine Arts
• Florida Trip

Warm-Up:

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

Music Rehearsal:

1. Cajun Folk Songs
1. Begin rehearsing in sections and establish percussion assignments
2. Isolate counting in 5/4 sections and identify areas of implied 5/4
2. El Capitan
1. Isolate opening for articulations
2. Begin playing sections in contrasting dynamics
3. Continue looking for 3rd selection