Mar. 10-14 Happenings

5th

Objectives:

• Rehearse full band pieces
• Rehearse full octave chromatic/full octave concert Bb major

Warm-Up:

• Pg. 46-47 Chromatic Scale in quarter notes
• Pg. 28 #147 full one octave Bb Major Scale

Music Rehearsal:

1. March Winds
1. Reinforce new rhythms in the snare drum part
2. Perform full runs
2. Prelude and Allegro
1. Isolate like parts in prelude section
2. Discuss and rehearse transition between slow and fast section
3. Identify and discuss the canon
3. Discuss Solo Spotlight and Rubric
4. Possibly distribute a new piece

Middle School

6th

Objectives:

• Rehearse major scales from EE Book
• Rehearse music

Warm-Up:

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

Music Rehearsal:

1. Russian Sailor’s Dance
1. Incorporate dynamics throughout
2. Continue to develop accel. in final section
2. Londonderry Ballad
1. Begin rehearsing in sections
3. Spirit of America March
1. Isolate complex cut-time rhythms
2. Begin working in sections based on song form
4. Into the Darkness
1. Rehearse opening section with ritard
2. Isolate tempo change sections

7/8th

Objectives:

• Rehearse major scales
• Pops Concert 

Warm-Up:

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

Music Rehearsal:

1. Disney Blockbusters
1. Perform full runs
2. Pirates of the Caribbean
1. Perform full runs
3. Listen to recordings and collect music

High School

Objectives:

• Pops Concert
• Listen to Concert and collect music
• Dance Team Showcase
• Organize for musical and honor band

Warm-Up:

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

Music Rehearsal:

1. Symphonic Dances, Fiddler On the Roof
1. Perform full runs
2. New York 1927
1. Continue performing full runs
3. Titanic
1. Perform full runs
4. Collect Music and listen to concert