Apr. 6-10 Happenings

With solo contests fast approaching you may notice some of the bands have little change from last week. Rest assured we are digging very deeply into our music in order to have the best end-of-year performances possible.

5th

Objectives:

• Rehearse Fine Arts Music
• Begin Accompanist Lesson Schedule

Warm-Up:

1. Two selected major scales
2. Relative minor and 3rds in selected keys
3. One Octave Bb Chromatic Scale
4. Selected Bach Chorale

Music Rehearsal:

1. Explorations
1. Ensure snare is incorporating all written accents in the fast section
2. Isolate upper-woodwind section at 40 for rhythmic accuracy
3. Isolate transitions and rehearse tempo changes together, focusing on communication
4. Continue to reinforce mixed-meter sections to smooth the transition
2. Balladair
1. Perform full runs for mental and physical endurance
2. Continue to develop smooth legato style throughout
3. Isolate areas with intonation issues
3. The Blue and the Grey
1. Isolate opening section for flute solo
2. Begin performing in large sections
3. Continue to develop proper march-style throughout as needed

MS

6th Grade

Objectives:

• Rehearse Spring Concert Pieces
• BeginAccompanist Schedule
• Begin Solo Spotlight
  

Warm-Up:

1. EE Pg. 40 #1, 2 in all four keys
2. Bb Chromatic Scale

Music Rehearsal:

1. Chant and Tribal Dance
1. Continue working to incorporate accents into performances
2. Continue to isolate dynamics, especially crescendos
3. Rehearse transition between opening and fast tempo
2. March Zuma
1. Rehearse sections focusing on dynamic changes in each
2. Continue performing in sections, working to increase tempo
3. Sea Songs
1. Identify key melodic ideas in each section
2. Begin to develop proper feel for each section based on movement

7/8th Grade

Objectives:

• Rehearse Spring Concert Pieces
• Begin Accompanist Schedule
• Begin Solo Spotlight

Warm-Up:

1. Two selected major scales
2. Perform 3rds in an additional key
3. One Octave Bb Chromatic Scale

Music Rehearsal:

1. Tribute and Triumph
1. Begin working to build tempo without rushing
2. Identify the use of accents within the fanfare section
3. Begin working on balance among voices in the slow middle section
2. Reflections
1. Isolate the melody and discuss proper style needed with its performance
2. Identify counter-lines throughout the piece and shape them with the melody
3. Begin performing in sections
3. 6/8 March
1. Identify the melody and counter-melody throughout
2. Isolate supporting voices and incorporate shaping into their lines

HS

Objectives:

• Rehearse Fine Arts Music
• Begin Accompanist Lesson Schedule

Warm-Up:

1. Two selected major scales
2. Relative minor and 3rds in selected keys
3. One Octave Bb Chromatic Scale
4. Selected Bach Chorale

Music Rehearsal:

1. Explorations
1. Ensure snare is incorporating all written accents in the fast section
2. Isolate upper-woodwind section at 40 for rhythmic accuracy
3. Isolate transitions and rehearse tempo changes together, focusing on communication
4. Continue to reinforce mixed-meter sections to smooth the transition
2. Balladair
1. Perform full runs for mental and physical endurance
2. Continue to develop smooth legato style throughout
3. Isolate areas with intonation issues
3. The Blue and the Grey
1. Isolate opening section for flute solo
2. Begin performing in large sections
3. Continue to develop proper march-style throughout as needed