April 15-19 Happenings

5th

Objectives:

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

Warm-Up:

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

1. Possibly begin working on key of Eb

Music Rehearsal:

1. Cannon of Peace
1. Discuss contrasting rhythmic parts
2. Isolate and rehearse like parts together
3. continue working on dynamic contrasts
2. First Tango for Trumpets
1. Rehearse in sections
2. Identify melody vs. accompaniment parts
3. Isolate percussion parts for accuracy
3. Possibly distribute a new piece

Middle School

6th

Objectives:

• Rehearse EE. Scales
• Rehearse Concert Pieces
• Solo Performances

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 reinforcing transitions and building tempo on the opening section
3. A Hero’s Return
1. Isolate counting at the ending
2. Reinforce and isolate counting of low brass at fast sections
3. Continue discussing dynamics
4. Possibly distribute a new piece

7/8th

Objectives:

• Rehearse major scales
• Read new for Spring Concert
• Solo Performances

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. Fantasy on a Fanfare
1. Begin rehearsing in sections
2. Develop accented entrances beginning with trombones
3. Explain dynamic shaping
3. Search for and distribute a third piece

High School

Objectives:

• Rehearse Assorted Key Signatures
• Continue rehearsing for Fine Arts

Warm-Up:

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

Music Rehearsal:

1. Cajun Folk Songs
1. Stress importance of noting dynamics while playing
2. Reinforce the accented feel
3. Isolate percussion sections in Mvmt. II
4. Work Mvmt. II Meas. 92 to End
2. El Capitan
1. Isolate opening for articulations
2. Rehearse opening up to 2/4 change isolating dynamics and articulations
3. They Led My Lord Away
1. Identify dynamic moments and discuss horizontal playing
2. Continue developing dynamic shaping