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

Nov. 18-22 Happenings

5th

Objectives:

• Rehearse Pg. 9, focusing on reinforcing the pick-up note concept and the new pitches
• 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 A)
1. Pg. 9 Refresh new note (Concert A)
1. rehearse exercises on Pg. 9
2. Discuss and rehearse pick-up note exercises
3. Distribute full page piece and begin reading
4. Possibly move to Pg. 10 and introduce eighth 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 different sections of the piece and establish mood of each
2. Continue developing dynamic shaping
3. Continue to develop accents throughout
2. A Celebration Overture
1. Begin performing full runs
2. Bring out low brass and tenor sax line throughout
3. Falcon Fanfare
1. Reinforce proper articulation sounds throughout
2. Continue working moving clarinet passages
3. Begin 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. Begin performing full runs, focusing on proper articulation thorughout
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 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
• Christmas Carol Trip
• Begin Butter Braid Fundraiser

Warm-Up:

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

Music Rehearsal:

1. We Wish You a Merry Christmas
1. Begin performing full runs
2. Work to bring out inner voices throughout
3. 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. Begin performing full runs
3. Rehearse balance in full ensemble sections to avoid overblowing
3. Avatara
1. Reinforce rhythmic accuracy in syncopated passages with mixed meter
2. Define articulations in brass throughout
3. Begin performing full runs
4. If Thou Be Near
1. Begin defining phrases
2. Isolate brass in second half for balance with woodwinds