Apr. 28-May 2 Happenings

5th

Objectives:

• Rehearse Spring Concert pieces
• Rehearse full octave chromatic/full octave concert Bb major

Warm-Up:

• Pg. 46-47 Chromatic Scale in quarter notes
• Pg. 40 Bb #1,2, and 3

Music Rehearsal:

1. Prelude and Allegro
1. Rehearse transition between slow and fast section
2. Begin incorporating dynamic changes
3. Isolate percussion instrument changes
2. From a Distance
1. Isolate melody and harmony sections with moving eighth notes
2. Reinforce intricate moving parts
3. Joyful Rock 
1. Reinforce syncopated tied rhythms and counting
2. Begin brining out moving voices color notes
3. Continue isolating upper woodwinds parts in complex counter-point section

Middle School

6th

Objectives:

• Rehearse major scales from EE Book
• Rehearse Spring Concert Music

Warm-Up:

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

Music Rehearsal:

1. Londonderry Ballad
1. Continue working on hand-off between sections for smooth transitions
2. Isolate clarinet for accuracy of entrances and counting
2. Spirit of America March
1. Continue working with low voices for rhythmic accuracy
2. Continue developing dynamic contrast
3. Perform full runs
3. Into the Darkness
1. Isolate ending measure for accuracy in clarinet
2. Isolate clarinet and trumpet one for moving eighth note passages in fast section
3. Begin reinforcing dynamic changes

7/8th

Objectives:

• Rehearse major scales
• Rehearse Spring Concert Music

Warm-Up:

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

Music Rehearsal:

1. An American Symphony
1. Bring out moving inner-voices
2. Incorporate proper dynamics
3. Work with upper woodwinds for rhythmic accuracy
2. Copper Mt. Legend
1. Reinforce syncopate tied passaged throughout
2. Isolate solo section
3. Continue dynamic shaping of phrases
3. Gently Touch the Sky
1. Continue to develop watching throughout rubato sections
2. Continue to create a smooth style of playing
3. Perform full runs

High School

Objectives:

• Rehearse Fine Arts music
• Find piece for seniors at graduation

Warm-Up:

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

Music Rehearsal:

1. Washington Post March
1. Isolate woodwinds for fast arpeggios
2. Continue developing dynamic contrast between sections, especially percussion
3. Isolate drags in snare part
4. Perform full runs
2. On a Hymnsong of Lowell Mason
1. Isolate alto sax and upper woodwind moving eighth note passages
2. Reinforce soft entrances and areas of extreme dynamic contrast
3. Continue listening exercises for expressive balance
4. Perform full runs
3. Flourish for Wind Band
1. Reinforce the accentuation of moving voices as compared to sustained passages
2. Develop marcato styling with winds
3. Perform full runs
4. Possibly distribute potential Memorial Day pieces