April 22-26 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. continue working on dynamic contrasts
2. First Tango for Trumpets
1. Begin performing full runs
2. Discuss balance between melody and accopmaniment
3. Isolate percussion parts for accuracy
3. Rock Roll Row 
1. Attempt full run through
2. Begin rehearsing in sections after identifying like parts

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. Begin performing full runs
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
4. 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
• 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. Begin performing full runs
2. Fantasy on a Fanfare
1. Begin rehearsing in sections
2. Develop accented entrances beginning with trombones
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

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. Begin performing full runs of both pieces
2. Have Austin adapt the timpani part in Mvmt. II for 2 timp
3. Continue to address the concert tom portions of Mvmt. II and build tempo on the marimba section
2. El Capitan
1. Isolate opening for articulations
2. Rehearse opening up to 2/4 change isolating dynamics and articulations
3. Perform full runs
3. They Led My Lord Away
1. Identify dynamic moments and discuss horizontal playing
2. Continue developing dynamic shaping
3. Perform full runs