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

Oct. 14-18 Happenings

Tuesday night will be the annual Fall Concert in the Graettinger Gym beginning at 7:00. We hope to see you all there as the public is welcome and admission is free.

5th Grade

Objectives:

• Establish classroom procedures/expectations
• Record “Four by Four”
• Rehearse Pg. 5-6

Warm-Up:

• Pg. 6 “Notes in Review”

Music Rehearsal:

1. EE Pg. 5 #8, 10, 11, 12
1. Reinforce Posture
2. Breathing
3. Conducting beat/pattern
4. Foot tapping
5. Tonguing

Middle School

6th

Objectives:

• Rehearse major scales from EE Book
• Reinforce counting accuracy
• Identify melody and harmony

Warm-Up:

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

Music Rehearsal:

1. The Year of the Dragon
1. Isolate sixteenth note passage in saxophones
2. Isolate percussion at ending with brake drum
3. Perform full runs and discuss shaping and articulation
2. A Celebration Overture
1. Isolate middle 3/4 section
2. Rehearse transitions into 3/4 section 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. Focus on middle section with upper woodwinds for note/rhythmic accuracy

7/8th

Objectives:

• Rehearse major scales
• Rehearse concert pieces, focusing on rhythm and listening

Warm-Up:

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

Music Rehearsal:

1. Silver Star March
1. Continue increasing performance tempo
2. Continue focusing on low brass for bass line melody section
3. Bring out pick-ups into new sections
2. 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
3. Christmas Music for Winds, distribute and read through

High School

Objectives:

• Fall Concert
• Collect Music and Listen to Performance
• Begin reading new pieces
• Complete Jazz Band Auditions

Warm-Up:

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

Music Rehearsal:

1. Torch of Liberty
1. Perform full runs
2. Reinforce dynamic contrasts
2. Crossings in Time
1. Perform full runs
2. Refine intonation within sections 
3. The Old Castle
1. Perform full runs
2. Bring out solo passages
4. Discuss Concert and listen to recording
5. Collect Fall Concert Pieces
6. Begin reading potential Winter Concert Pieces

Oct. 7-11 Happenings

5th

This week we will continue individual lessons focusing on the first five notes on pages 4 and 5. By the end of this week each student should be able to perform, with articulating, the first five notes on their instrument. Each child should begin memorizing the note names and placements in the music staff as well as the fingerings.

Middle School

6th

Objectives:

• Rehearse major scales from EE Book
• Rehearse concert pieces, focusing on rhythmic accuracy

Warm-Up:

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

Music Rehearsal:

1. The Year of the Dragon
1. Rehearse transition between slow and fast sections
2. Isolate sixteenth note passage in saxophones
3. Rehearse rhythmic accuracy in closing measures and transition into this section
2. A Celebration Overture
1. Reinforce opening section, emphasizing crescendos and accents
2. Establish balance within the percussion section
3. Isolate middle 3/4 section
4. Rehearse and assign solo passages in trumpet
3. Falcon Fanfare
1. Isolate passages with multiple accidentals
2. Isolate moving clarinet passages
3. Focus on middle section with upper woodwinds for note/rhythmic accuracy

7/8th

Objectives:

• Rehearse major scales
• Rehearse concert pieces, focusing on rhythm and listening

Warm-Up:

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

Music Rehearsal:

1. Silver Star March
1. Continue increasing performance tempo
2. Focus on dynamic contrasts between sections
3. Continue focusing on low brass for bass line melody section
2. The Invincible Warrior
1. Perform full runs
2. Possibly collect
3. 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
4. Possibly distribute new piece

High School

Objectives:

• Rehearse pieces for the Fall Concert
• Continue concert program and publicity

Warm-Up:

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

Music Rehearsal:

1. Torch of Liberty
1. Perform full runs
2. Isolate off-beat passages and rehearse
3. Reinforce dynamic contrasts
4. Refine march articulation style
2. Crossings in Time
1. Perform full runs
2. Refine intonation within sections 
3. Continue to challenge soft dynamic playing and delicate entrances
3. The Old Castle
1. Perform full runs
2. Isolate opening measures with chimes
3. Bring out solo passages, incorporate vibrato?
4. Reinforce proper tempi and transitions