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