Nov. 11- 15 Happenings

5th

Objectives:

• Rehearse Pg. 8, focusing on note reading and manipulating quarter, half, and whole notes and rests
• Discuss pick-up note
• Possibly distribute full band piece

Warm-Up:

• Pg. 6 “Notes in Review” low to high and back in quarter and eighth notes
• add new note to notes in review

Music Rehearsal:

1. Refresh on new note (Concert G)
1. Pg. 8 refresh concert G note
1. continue exercises on Pg. 8
2. Pg. 9 learn new note (Concert A)
1. rehearse exercises on Pg. 9
3. Discuss and rehearse pick-up notes

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 proper balance of parts overall with melody vs harmony
2. Continue developing dynamic shaping
3. Continue to develop accents throughout
2. A Celebration Overture
1. Reinforce middle 3/4 section for legato style
2. Rehearse transitions into fermatas with rit.
3. Bring out low brass and tenor sax line throughout
3. Falcon Fanfare
1. Isolate passages with multiple accidentals
2. Continue working 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. Reinforce cut time section focusing on rhythm
1. Begin working toward performance tempo
2. Rehearse transition into 3/4 and key change
3. Reinforce 3/4 section identifying melody and counter lines
4. Begin isolating passages in Jingle Bells
3. The Falling Rain
1. Rehearse first half developing shaping 
1. Work with brass and saxes for a warmer tone and to blend
2. Discuss use of rainstick

High School

Objectives:

• Rehearse Winter Concert Pieces
• Veteran’s Day
• Arrange Christmas Carol Trip

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. Isolate harmony passages in cut time section throughout
2. On This Day the Earth Shall Ring
1. Reinforce sectional counterpoint with trumpets and clarinets
2. Refine articulation on bell tone passages
3. Define balance in final measures
3. Avatara
1. Isolate rhythmic accuracy in 4/4 section and transition to
2. Define articulations in brass throughout
3. Reinforce melody in opening measures with trombone and baritone
4. If Thou Be Near
1. Read through
2. Begin defining phrases