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Prerequisites:
- One year previous band/ensemble experience (or discretion of director)
- Proficiency of the following major scales: C, F, B-flat, E-flat, A-flat, D-flat, G, D, A, E, B
- A 3-minute solo demonstrating technique and musicianship
- Sight-reading will be provided
- Private lessons highly recommended
- Grade level: 6 - 8
SmartMusic and Google Classroom Assignment
Refer to this chart to stay current with our SmartMusic and Google Classroom Assignments.
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Date Assigned |
Date Due |
SmartMusic |
Google Classroom |
Sept. 18 |
Sept. 26 |
N/A |
Proper Playing Posture Photo |
Sept. 25 |
Oct. 2 |
N/A |
Listening Analysis #1 (Castles and Dragons) |
Oct. 2 |
Oct. 9 |
N/A |
Rhythm Sheet B #31-36 |
Oct. 16 |
Oct. 23 |
N/A |
Listening Analysis #2 (Albany Fanfare) |
Oct. 18 - 25
It is hard to believe...but our fall concert is only one month away! Let's continue the good, focused work we have been doing in our rehearsals!
For this coming week:
REMINDER: What can YOU do to help strengthen your section or the overall group? (Metronome practice would be a good suggestion!) Remember that your ensemble benefits from 100% effort from you!
For this coming week:
- Breathing exercises - this is key to building strong breath support that is so necessary for good tone (and intonation)
- Concert Db Major - a new scale is coming!
- Rhythm Sheet B - can you clap each line accurately AND line up your pulse to the metronome?
- Albany Fanfare - we need more clarity with our articulation (as illustrated in our audio recording)...use MORE AIR!!!
- Castles and Dragons - we will focus on the transition between the "castle" and "dragon" themes (watch the baton!)
REMINDER: What can YOU do to help strengthen your section or the overall group? (Metronome practice would be a good suggestion!) Remember that your ensemble benefits from 100% effort from you!
Oct. 11 - 18
We are proud of everyone for doing a fantastic job with our Yearbook group photos! You all looked so professional, and represented JAMS in the best way. Thank you for being so responsive and adapting to last-minute directions.
For this coming week:
REMINDER: Stay current with all of your assignments! Do not procrastinate if you are able to complete and/or submit before the due date - especially if you are uploading a video file (Google Classroom). The WiFi gods might not be in your favor!
For this coming week:
- Concert F Chromatic Scale (Band Warm-up #4) - we will continue to expand to the second octave
- Concert F, Bb, Eb, Ab Major Scale - how many of these scales can you play memorized?
- Rhythm Sheet B - we are almost done! Keep subdividing to help maintain a steady pulse
- Albany Fanfare - isolate small sections (8 -12 measures) for targeted practice...have your pencil handy to write notes to yourself (like subdivision)
- Castles and Dragons - metronome practice to reinforce a consistent tempo
REMINDER: Stay current with all of your assignments! Do not procrastinate if you are able to complete and/or submit before the due date - especially if you are uploading a video file (Google Classroom). The WiFi gods might not be in your favor!
Oct. 4 - 11
Thank you for your focus and hard work this week. Remember to strive to be "always" musicians (instead of "usually") and be well-prepared for every rehearsal!
For this coming week:
REMINDER: We have a school holiday next Wednesday, Oct. 9. And, Yearbook Photo Day is next Friday, Oct. 11! Click HERE to review what is needed for your concert uniform!
For this coming week:
- Band Warm-ups - now that we have reviewed all four exercises, continue to address any note inaccuracies (use your fingering chart)
- Concert Ab Major Scale - what scale is this for you? What is the key signature?
- MMM (Lesson 11 & 12) - look ahead!
- Albany Fanfare - be patient as you learn this new piece! You don't want to "unlearn" needless mistakes! What are the key and time signatures?
- Castles and Dragons - aim for long phrases by not breathing after every 2 or 4 measures...take a big breath BEFORE you begin to play
REMINDER: We have a school holiday next Wednesday, Oct. 9. And, Yearbook Photo Day is next Friday, Oct. 11! Click HERE to review what is needed for your concert uniform!
Sept. 27 - Oct. 4
We have come to the end of the first grading period - what a great start to our year! Thank you for demonstrating your hard work, focus, and team-building skills on behalf of our ensemble!
For this coming week:
REMINDER: During our rehearsals, make a note to yourself if you are struggling with a specific item...write "GOTW" to represent a future "Goal of the Week!"
For this coming week:
- Band Warm-up #4 (Concert F Chromatic Scale) - have your fingering chart close at hand for unfamiliar notes
- Rhythm Sheet B - we will be finishing this sheet soon...get ready for the Ultimate Challenge!
- Concert F, Bb, Eb Major Scales - are you able to spell each note name in your head as you play?
- MMM (Lesson 9 & 10) - look ahead!
- Castles and Dragons - we will be focusing on the "Dragon" theme...clean articulation is very important in this section!
REMINDER: During our rehearsals, make a note to yourself if you are struggling with a specific item...write "GOTW" to represent a future "Goal of the Week!"