Apr. 29-May 3 Happenings

5th

Objectives:

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

Warm-Up:

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

Music Rehearsal:

1. Cannon of Peace
1. Discuss contrasting rhythmic parts
2. continue working on dynamic contrasts
2. First Tango for Trumpets
1. Begin performing full runs
2. Discuss balance between melody and accopmaniment
3. Isolate written dynamics
3. Rock Roll Row 
1. Begin rehearsing in sections after identifying like parts
2. Isolate the introduction
3. Work with woodwinds to avoid early entrances

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. Begin performing full runs
2. Canticum
1. Rehearse entire slow section and develop musical shaping
2. Continue adding articulations and identify dynamic changes
3. Begin performing full runs
3. A Hero’s Return
1. Isolate counting at the ending
2. Reinforce and isolate counting in the middle section between trumpets and saxes
3. Continue discussing dynamics
4. Begin performing full runs

7/8th

Objectives:

• Rehearse major scales
• Read new for Spring Concert

Warm-Up:

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

Music Rehearsal:

1. Achilles Wrath
1. Isolate sections with mixed meter
2. Increase dynamic contrast in percussion
3. Isolate areas of piano playing to prevent slowing
4. Begin performing full runs
2. Fantasy on a Fanfare
1. Begin performing full runs
2. Develop accented style in winds
3. Explain dynamic shaping
3. Liberty Bell
1. Isolate opening measures for rhythmic accuracy
2. Isolate dog fight to develop hand-off between upper and lower voices
3. Begin full runs emphasizing the dynamic changes and pick-ups between sections

High School

Objectives:

• Rehearse Assorted Key Signatures
• Fine Arts Concert
• Large Group Contest

Warm-Up:

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

Music Rehearsal:

1. Cajun Folk Songs
1. Continue performing full runs of both pieces
2. El Capitan
1. Perform full runs
3. They Led My Lord Away
1. Continue developing dynamic shaping
2. Perform full runs