Oct. 27-31 Happenings

5th

Objectives:

• Begin playing exercises with half notes
• Introduce Whole Notes

Lesson:

1. Warm-Up Pg. 6 Notes in Review
1. Quarter and eighth notes
2. Begin on Pg. 5 # 12 and 13
3. Pg. 6 #14
1. Introduce Half Notes and continue forward with exercises

MS

6th Grade

Objectives:

• Perform full runs of Andromeda and Christmas Sleigh Ride

Warm-Up:

• EE Pg. 40 Bb, Eb, F, and Ab #1, #2
• Chromatic Scale on octave beginning on Concert Bb in eighth notes

Lesson:

1. Andromeda Overture
1. Reinforce trumpet melody sections
2. Reinforce trombone sections with above staff playing
3. Begin incorporating dynamic changes
2. Christmas Sleigh Ride
1. Isolate moving eighth note passages in flute and clarinet
2. Identify and rehearse supporting lines
3. Perform in sections
3. March Zuma
1. Begin rehearsing in sections
2. Isolate and teach new rhythms with sixteenth notes

7/8th Grade

Objectives:

• Begin discussing intonation
• Continue rehearsing Winter Concert Pieces

Warm-Up:

• Perform major scales: Concert C, F, Bb, Eb, Ab, G, D
• Perform selected key in thirds
• One octave Bb chromatic scale in eighth notes

Lesson:

1. Le Sabre
1. Work to develop accented/spaced march style
2. Isolate upper woodwinds in B Section
3. Continue to work to increase tempo
2. Roswell 1947
1. Refine opening measures for increased vocal volume
2. Continue rehearsing slow middle section for chordal balance
3. Do You Hear What I Hear
1. Isolate melody and echo passages
2. Reinforce transition leading into key change
3. Begin work in new key

HS

Objectives:

• Begin reading music for Winter Concert and Veteran’s Day

Warm-Up:

• Selected Major Scales, two daily
• One major key in thirds
• One relative-minor
• Chromatic
• Selected Bach Chorale

Lesson:

1. Distribute and read through new pieces

Oct. 20-24 Happenings

5th

Objectives:

• Begin full band rehearsals
• Define class expectations, goals, and outcomes

Lesson:

1. Classroom Procedures
1. Instrument Storage, case, coat, and backpack storage
2. Classroom expectations
1. Listen and be respectful
2. Arrive with all materials
3. Be prepared to learn and work
4. Check the board and watch the director
3. Seating arrangements
4. Guidelines of conducting, instruments up, cut-offs, posture, and foot tapping
5. Record Pg. 5 #10
6. Move to Pg. 6 and rehearse “Notes in Review”
7. Perform all even numbers on pages 4 and 5

MS

6th Grade

Objectives:

• Perform full run of Andromeda Overture
• Determine third piece for concert

Warm-Up:

• EE Pg. 40 Bb, Eb, F, and Ab #1, #2
• Chromatic Scale on octave beginning on Concert Bb in eighth notes

Lesson:

1. Andromeda Overture
1. Reinforce melody in second half
2. Reinforce eighth, quarter, eighth rhythms
3. Isolate low brass part in before D.S.
4. Begin performing in sections
2. Christmas Sleigh Ride
1. Isolate moving eighth note passages in flute and clarinet
2. Identify and rehearse supporting lines
3. Perform in sections

7/8th Grade

Objectives:

• Begin discussing intonation
• Continue rehearsing Winter Concert Pieces

Warm-Up:

• Perform major scales: Concert C, F, Bb, Eb, Ab, G, D
• Perform selected key in thirds
• One octave Bb chromatic scale in eighth notes

Lesson:

1. Le Sabre
1. Isolate dog fight section
2. Isolate upper woodwinds in B Section
3. Continue to work to increase tempo
2. Roswell 1947
1. Refine opening measures for all parts
2. Isolate melody with drag triplet
3. Begin rehearsing slow middle section for chordal balance
3. Do You Hear What I Hear
1. Isolate melody and echo passages
2. Rehearse transition leading into key change

HS

Objectives:

• Fall Concert
• Perform full runs of pieces
• Continue defining phrases/phrasing

Warm-Up:

• Selected Major Scales, two daily
• One major key in thirds
• One relative-minor
• Chromatic
• Selected Bach Chorale

Lesson:

1. Light Cavalry Overture
1. Isolate woodwind feature before D.S.
2. Perform full runs
2. 1812 Overture
1. Perform full runs
3. Down a Country Lane
1. Continue to work for light legato style with moving lines
2. Perform full runs