Nov. 25-29 Happenings

5th

Objectives:

• Rehearse Pg. 9 and 10 introducing eighth notes
• Rehearse full band piece

Warm-Up:

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

Music Rehearsal:

1. Refresh on #38, 39 on Pg. 9
2. Move to Pg. 10 and introduce eight notes and rehearse exercises
3. Rehearse Jingle Jolly Christmas
1. Explain counting of multiple measure rests
2. Discuss the use of measure numbers/markers
3. Rehearse in sections and attempt a full run
4. If time allows, move to Pg. 12-13 and learn a full ensemble piece

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. Continue performing full runs
2. Continue developing dynamic shaping, especially between sections
3. Continue to develop accents throughout
2. A Celebration Overture
1. Continue performing full runs
2. Isolate clarinet
3. Reinforce small crescendos throughout
3. Falcon Fanfare
1. Reinforce pitches from 51 to the end
2. Continue working moving clarinet passages
3. Continue performing full runs

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. Rehearse transition between slow and fast passages
2. Work to prevent dragging in snare part
3. Begin performing full runs
2. Christmas Celebration
1. Reinforce first two pieces and transition
2. Reinforce 3/4 section identifying melody and counter lines
3. Begin isolating passages in Jingle Bells
4. Begin performing full runs
3. The Falling Rain
1. Rehearse entire piece working on increasing visual communication with the director
2. Discuss handing off music between sections and matching tone quality throughout

High School

Objectives:

• Rehearse Winter Concert Pieces
• Arrange rehearsal for Holiday Stroll

Warm-Up:

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

Music Rehearsal:

1. We Wish You a Merry Christmas
1. Continue performing full runs
2. Rehearse transitions for tempo
3. Continue establishing dynamics throughout
4. Reinforce staccato passages throughout for abrupt style change
2. On This Day the Earth Shall Ring
1. Reinforce sectional counterpoint with trumpets and clarinets
2. Continue performing full runs
3. Revisit bell tone concept with woodwinds
4. Isolate timpani in closing measures
3. Avatara
1. Isolate ostinato passages with woodwinds to avoid dragging
2. Define articulations in brass throughout
3. Continue performing full runs
4. If Thou Be Near
1. Begin full runs and isolate areas with intonation concerns
2. Isolate brass in second half for balance with woodwinds