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Prerequisites:
- At least two years previous orchestra/ensemble experience (or discretion of director)
- Proficiency of all 12 major scales
- 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 Assignments
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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:
- Circle of Fifths - before beginning to play, feel/internalize the pulse (do a couple of air bows)
- Rhythm Sheet E - continue to review (emphasis on syncopation)
- Carmen - focus on refining your intonation...listen to your fingers and adjust quickly as you play
- Lullaby to the Moon - this piece is not technically difficult, but it requires TLC! How beautifully can you play and sustain the long, lyrical lines?
- Dance Scenario - 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:
- Circle of Fifths - with targeted, purposeful practice, isolate the scales that need attention...spell as you play!
- Dance Scenario - can you identify if you are in the "foreground," "middle ground," or "background?" (Check your dynamics!)
- Lullaby to the Moon - you must always count/subdivide as you sustain long/tied notes
- Carmen - nice improvement...continue your metronome practice!!!
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:
- Circle of Fifths - continue to focus on the scales that are less familiar. Pass Off #4 is just around the corner (February 21st)
- Stairway Music - be smart about how to approach working on these pieces! 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?"