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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
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Date Assigned |
Date Due |
SmartMusic |
Google Classroom |
Jan. 22 |
Jan. 29 |
The Knight's Departure (MMM2 - Lesson 1) |
TBA |
Jan. 24 - 31
Great focus from everyone this week - can you hear the difference when we work as one unified group (instead of multiple individuals)?
For this coming week:
REMINDER: Your Practice Packet is a valuable tool when used correctly...what is your goal for the week? In other words, what will be better, and how can you work towards your goal every time you practice? (Refer to your Tool Box.)
For this coming week:
- Pass-Off #4 (Concert F Chromatic Scale) - aim for clean articulation (use more air!) so that each note "speaks" clearly
- Concert G-flat Major - what scale is this for you? Spell the note names in your head as you play
- Rhythm Sheet C - continue to review (emphasis on the 8th rest...be precise on the releases!)
- MMM2 - look ahead to Lesson 2
- Joy - as you play, listen and balance to the principal themes and melody (one dynamic level softer)
REMINDER: Your Practice Packet is a valuable tool when used correctly...what is your goal for the week? In other words, what will be better, and how can you work towards your goal every time you practice? (Refer to your Tool Box.)
Jan. 17 - 24
What a good "work" week we had while our 7th grade musicians were in Yosemite! (Welcome back, everyone!)
For this coming week:
REMINDER: Effort leads to achievement! We always applaud hard work and good effort...but, if the notes, rhythms, articulations, etc. are still wrong - you need to correct them! (Just okay is not okay!)
For this coming week:
- Concert F Chromatic Scale - continue to focus on note accuracy and articulation. Refer to your fingering chart for any notes in question.
- Concert G-flat Major - a new scale! Use your scale sheet to look ahead.
- Rhythm Sheet C - be sure to show clear distinction with 8th notes/8th note rests
- MMM2 - Lesson 2
- Joy - always subdivide as you play, especially when sustain longer notes in order to maintain a steady pulse and align with the moving parts
REMINDER: Effort leads to achievement! We always applaud hard work and good effort...but, if the notes, rhythms, articulations, etc. are still wrong - you need to correct them! (Just okay is not okay!)
Jan. 10 - 17
Welcome to the second semester! We are off to a great start - thank you for giving your best focus during this past week's rehearsals!
For this coming week:
REMINDER: Keep in mind that Rehearsal Preparation is 40% of your grade. (Click HERE to review the rubric.) Are you an "always" or a "usually?"
For this coming week:
- Review Band Warm-ups - pay attention to your tone...take a deep "mirror breath" before you play to avoid running out of air (and going flat)
- Review Concert F Chromatic Scale (Pass-Off #4) - the deadline will be here before you know it! (Friday, Feb. 21)
- Review Concert C, F, Bb, Eb, Ab, Db - we will continue to add new scales to our collection towards our goal of completing The Circle of Fifths
- Review Rhythm Sheet C - remember to count aloud to help maintain and internalize a steady pulse
- Joy - be smart about how to approach learning this new piece! Be patient, and isolate small "chunks" (8 measures) to learn the new notes and rhythms. We don't want to have to "unlearn" needless mistakes!
REMINDER: Keep in mind that Rehearsal Preparation is 40% of your grade. (Click HERE to review the rubric.) Are you an "always" or a "usually?"