Weekly Reminders:
5/21  8th Grade Awards Ceremony Call time for 3rd Period is 5:15p.m. at FSC Branscomb.  We will be finished at 6:05p.m.  If you are receiving an award you will have reserved seating.  If not, you can meet your parents at the circle drive for pick-up.
5/23 & 5/24   Group Song Performances in Class. 

5/24 All school instruments need to be returned by 5/24/19. We will be doing inventory and instrument cleaning the last week of school.  If you need to rent an instrument for the summer see Mrs. Baker for information.

Congratulations on a wonderful performance at your Spring Concert.  I will leave the links to the concert for you to watch for the week below:
Full Playlist - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NWSFxgSIs_o&list=PLaQUgVEMBjvCSTd3D1mHh6X327RPXHcpH
Combined Chorus - Give Us Hope - https://youtu.be/NWSFxgSIs_o
Combined Chorus - Murasame - https://youtu.be/8GEvdTSaDko
Advanced Orchestra - GPS - https://youtu.be/VkCFiI-SBCE
Student Spotlight - Blackbird - https://youtu.be/NSdUDEGWpYg
Guitar - The Lion King Medley - https://youtu.be/3rEYGC2h9tg
Guitar - Riptide - https://youtu.be/9VwH1onFJ_0
Student Spotlight - https://youtu.be/BG4y-3Rih6I
Beginning Orchestra - Russian Music Box - https://youtu.be/xxt5fMjkQjY
Beginning Orchestra - Eclipsys - https://youtu.be/ybKDEN7BSA4
Beginning Orchestra - Caribbean Delight - https://youtu.be/UJ-lAFB8VJQ
Beginning Orchestra - Boogie Man Blues - https://youtu.be/pD5AJp4qvk0
Student Spotlight - Rondeau - https://youtu.be/IWpeOpSCVMw
Advanced Chorus - J'entends Le Moulin - https://youtu.be/Yus6mTkCffU
Advanced Chorus - When You Wish Upon A Star - https://youtu.be/-FA4kwcMzQg
Advanced Chorus - Superstition - https://youtu.be/Y3qBMvO8Sn0
Advanced Chorus - 4 Chords - https://youtu.be/EQBDJM9q1ig
Student Spotlight - Can Can - https://youtu.be/pb5Ya3X0Iio
Beginning Chorus - Trip A Little Light Fantastic - https://youtu.be/cGXRrN5CrK4
Beginning Chorus - Un Poco Loco - https://youtu.be/XLubwp5mTQA
Mixed Chorus - Waka Waka - https://youtu.be/HLyoQSk-Dtk
Mixed Chorus - Count On Me - https://youtu.be/oVF0NRGpp1s
Student Spotlight - Stand By Me - https://youtu.be/8JNwl6KkzJo
Combined Orchestra - El Toro - https://youtu.be/oYJh-83H79Q
Combined Orchestra - Eleanor Rigby - https://youtu.be/D179121fQbA
Combined Orchestra - Cello Squadron - https://youtu.be/8hEiWwMvojI
Combined Orchestra - Jump In The Line - https://youtu.be/7qhYQ31OIdY
Combined Orchestra - The Avengers - https://youtu.be/sdab0JuvrvM
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 Concert Week is here!  Make sure that you are in your assigned seat by the call time.  Dress code for the concert is:
Beginning Orchestra wears black pants and their orchestra shirt.
Intermediate and Advanced Orchestra wear their formal concert black.

Weekly Reminders
Tuesday, May 14 is concert day! Get instruments before 3:00p.m. and meet at Fl Southern by 5:45pm for tuning and a quick run thru.
Wednesday, May 15 Spring Concert Written Reflection
Thursday, May 16 begin final music project

Weekly Reminders
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Monday- Work problem sections of music;
 After School Rehearsal until 3:40p.m. for 3rd and 8th period students;  
 Key Signature Worksheets- Introductions perfected on every song and seating assignments
Wednesday- Run-Thru and tweak any problem spots

Tuesday, May 14, 2019 6:30p.m.  Spring Concert!
Florida Southern College Branscomb Auditorium
 
The Spring Concert is at Florida Southern College in Branscomb Auditorium.   The concert begins at 6:30p.m. and students must be there early for tuning and warm-up.  Orchestra Students need to be tuned and in their assigned seat no later than 5:45p.m.  This is a required event for all chorus and orchestra students.  Students have assigned seats and are required to stay for the entire concert and sit in their assigned seat. Orchestra students must leave their cases in the car.  Please bring your instrument &music.  Leave phones, purses and jackets in the car.
Their attendance and performance is a major part of their grade.  The concert is free to the public and the doors will open for seating at 6:15p.m.
Dress Code for Concert
 Chorus, Intermediate Orchestra & Advanced Orchestra
Concert Black Attire (purchased through the music department), Close-toed black dress shoes
 No Necklaces, Bracelets or distracting earrings or hair accessories 
?Beginning Orchestra Students wear their orchestra t-shirt and black dress pants.
Expectations
Students are expected to stay for the entire concert.  Students are graded on their concert participation and their behavior before, during and after the concert. 
Students will:
·         Check in with their assigned Chaperone and go to their assigned spot.
·         Sit Quietly for Warm up and during the concert
·         Stay with their group for the entire concert
·         Be active listeners when others are performing
Students will NOT:
·         Not bring cell phones, purses or  jackets to their seat for the performance
·         Talk while others are performing or laugh at other performing groups
Friday- Begin EOY and A Major Scale testing

Weekly Reminders
4/28  Bowl-A-Thon Orange Bowl Lanes 2-4p.m.

4/29   After School Rehearsal until 3:55p.m. required for 3rd & 8th period students
5/1  Concert Reminder Paper signed is due (click here if you need to print another) 

5/1- 5/3 Complete your playing quiz on The Avengers 1-29 ( need to use a metronome and have it up to tempo 3rd & 8th period
5/1-5/3 2nd period Test on Caribbean Delight 21-end.
5/6 Final After School Rehearsal of the year( if needed for concert prep). will end at 3:45p.m.
5/14  Spring Concert Florida Southern College 6:30p.m. Call time is 5:45p.m.

Target: Organize music for spring concert and finish refining music; student spotlight auditions are Wednesday-Friday this week!
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Target: Identify accidentals and apply them to my music.
Knowledge and skill acquisition: Recognize appropriate articulation and match note lengths with other performers.
St Learning Activities:  Daily performance of concert  music, Daily performance of new music, scales
HOT Questions: How is your pitch affected by dynamic changes?
Weekly Reminders:

• April 22  Talent Show dress rehearsal from 3-3:55p.m. ( bring all props and costume atture)
• April 29- After School Rehearsal for 3rd & 8th period students we will be finished at 3:45p.m. so please have a ride at that time rehearse with percussion for spring concert
  April 24- Collection #2 for Bowl-A-Thon ( turn in early space is limited!) Bowl-A-Thon Event is on Sunday, April 28 from 2:00-4:00p.m.
  April 24 Early Release- Watch Video Clip and write reflection
  youtu.be/sTkQUL_MMLU
  
  
• April 25 Talent Show from 2:50-4:00p.m. get your tickets by Wednesday from Mrs. Baker or Mrs. Rodgers cost is $5
• 2nd Period Quiz on Caribbean Delight 12-23 measures on Friday, Audition for solo in Boogie Man Blues is this week!
• 3rd/8th Period Quiz on Jump in the Line is on Friday measures 9-41
• Spring Concert is on Tuesday, May 14th at 6:30p.m. and is required by ALL music students! location is Florida Southern College Branscomb auditorium

Target: Create a strategy for evaluating styles and moods within a composition?
Vocabulary:  melody, countermelody, rhythm, harmony,form, tone color, texture
Weekly Reminders:

• 4/16 Transition Night Call time for students is 5:45p.m. and the event will be over at 6:55p.m. Wear music shirt and jeans or school shorts

Watch Video Clip of YoYo Ma Cellist playing The Swan and write reflection https://youtu.be/3qrKjywjo7Q
What kind of mood do you think is portrayed in Saint- Seans musical composition of The Swan?
Begin Flats worksheet and understanding differences between sharps and flats.

• 4/18Quiz on Thursday: 

2nd Period Caribbean Delight measures 5-12
3rd & 8th Cello Sqadron 2nd half on the 4/4 meter section

Talent Show tickets go on-sale on Tuesday, April 16 from 7:20-8:00a.m. and are $5.00.
Talent show is on Thursday, April 25th from 2:45-4:00p.m.


Bowl-A-Thon is Collection #1 is Wednesday, April 17th and Bowl-A-Thon is on April 28 from 2:00-4:00p.m.

Work on Spring Concert Music- Concert is May 14th at Florida Southern College, Branscomb- 6:30p.m. Call time 5:30p.m.

Weekly Reminders:
Solo and Ensemble is on Saturday, April 13th! After school practice with accompanists will be on April 3 starting at 2:50-3:35p.m. Those playing a solo are REQUIRED to attend this run-thru for the event. Ensembles are welcome to also come and rehearse.

• Practice Sheets are due on Monday, April 1st!
• Quiz on on Cello Squadron measures 1-30 ( Wed-Fri depending on FSA testing schedule)
• Quiz on measures 29-37 Eclipsys for 2nd Period

FSA writing testing is Tuesday-Friday this week. Check with your Language Arts teacher for your testing date and time.  Good Luck!

Weekly Reminders:
Electrify Your Strings is Monday! Students participating may wear their music shirt and jeans to school on Monday. 
Electrify Your Strings
Monday, March 11, 2019, Florida Southern College, Branscomb Auditorium
 Participating Students
Students are preparing for their upcoming workshop (5:00-6:30p.m.) with Mark Wood and their collaborative concert at 7:00p.m. on March 11, 2019. For LCMA orchestra students, the ticket price includes their workshop experience as well as performing and watching the performance.
 Please print your ticket and have it with you when you arrive for the workshop.
Dress code for concert is choice dress day attire or jeans and your music shirt whatever makes you feel like a Rockstar. ( no wigs or costumes please).
Workshop:         5:00p.m.-6:30p.m.           Meet Backstage in the music room behind the stage. To access them walk past the auditorium entrance and there are glass doors that will be open, and you will see us.
Concert:               7:00p.m.-8:00p.m.     Florida Southern College Branscomb Aud
emonstrate proper bowing technique as related to the repertoire.
Vocabulary:
Bow Weight, Angle, Speed, Point of Contact, Down Bow, Up Bow, Slur, Staccato, Legato, Detache'
Tuesday
Solo and Ensemble after School Rehearsal on March 12th until 3:35p.m.

•  Work on rhythms and add sixteenth notes & sixteenth rests
• Begin Canon in D ( 3rd Period)
• Work on Bowing technique to solidify point of contact and slurs 
• Music Focus is:  Eleanor Rigby and The Best of Queen

2nd Period

• EEI page 35- Record The Birthday Song by Friday 
• Solo and Ensemble work on Solos and Ensembles after school practice on Tuesday, March 12th
• Music Focus: Elipys
• All assignments for the end of the 3rd nine weeks are due no later than Thursday, March 13th.

Wednesday- Early Release Day
Friday- Last day of 3rd 9 weeks