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String OrchestraMr. Garnreiter, Conductor
Tuesdays/Thursdays 10:26 - 11:58am, Fridays 12:09 - 12:51pm The JAMS String Orchestra offers instruction for students who have one year or less of string instrument experience. This class introduces and reinforces fundamental performance techniques in violin, viola, cello, and double bass as well as basic musicianship and music theory. Students with previous string knowledge who wish to begin instruction on a second string instrument may also enroll. School instruments are provided on a limited basis. Performances include the annual Fall and Spring Concerts. Through the generosity of the Santa Monica-Malibu Education Foundation, weekly coaching sessions (Dream Strings) are held for students in this ensemble to supplement the course curriculum.
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Prerequisites:
- Enrollment by audition or discretion of directors.
- Grade level: 6 - 8
Jan. 24 - 31
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:
- Scales C, G, D & A - spell your scales in your head as you play to help you keep track of where you are and to help you remember the note names.
- Rhythm Sheet B - use a metronome as you practice to help align the beat!
- Orchestra Expressions - #92 is your assignment this week in SmartMusic. Spend some time on it so you feel comfortable.
- Kabuki Dance - make sure you're always paying attention to what is around the notes. Style and dynamics play an important role in this piece.
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. 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:
- Scales C, G, D, A - practice your scales with different patterns and articulations to build your bow control
- Rhythm Sheet B - use a metronome as you practice to help align the beat!
- Orchestra Expression - review the exercises that we've done and make sure you're making them better. You never know what will end up on an assignment
- Kabuki Dance - always subdivide as you play and don't let yourself speed up on the eighth notes!
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 Scales - you know C, G & D well. Make sure you're always spelling the scale in your head while your playing them!
- New scale is on the way!
- Review Rhythm Sheet B - remember to count aloud to help maintain and internalize a steady pulse
- Orchestra Expressions - spend time reviewing early lessons to make sure you can play everything with confidence.
- Kabuki Dance - be smart about how to approach learning the second half of this 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?"