 Weekly Reminders:
All Classes:
Walk the Wire, Thursday, October 25th
The tentative performance schedule is below and I will have a handout for you so that you know what time to report to Mrs. Baker. 6th Grade Festival Performance @ 12:25-12:40 National Anthem- Chorus 5th period Cielto Lindo- Orchestra/ guitar 3rd & 4th period Havana- Small Ens & Guitar Malaguena- Guitar 7th Grade Festival Performance @ 1:10-1:15 Yo Vivo Cantando- mp3 7th period Stand By Me- mp3 7th period Target: Understand how time signatures apply to music and evaluate what is considered good etiquette for live performance attendees. What characteristics make music suitable for specific occasions? Discuss Folk, Patriotic, Spiritual, Celebration and the different characteristics Click here for Reflection Listening Examples  Apply the skills/knowledge I have gained to other subjects/disciplines.
Weekly Reminders: Monday- No School Thursday- Final Collection for Walk the Wire ( Those that raise $100 or more will get opportunity to dunk a teacher) Friday- United Way Jeans and Jersey Day HOT Questions: Complete preparation for WTW by writing reflection of its importance and assigning groups for event on Friday. Rehearsal Process Tune Scale Study- 3&8 period work on F Scale, All County Music & Concert Music
2nd Period Work on C Scale, G Scale and D Scale; Begin working on submitting online recordings Quiz on Ode to Joy live in class on Thursday Dragon Slayer 1-25 Algadoon- Entire Song Begin Holiday tune this week  LEQ: How do I develop and articulate proper bowing techniques and articulations? Vocabulary- Beat Pattern, Conductor, articulations, Accents, Slurs, Marcato Rehearsal Procedures WarmUp- Technique Focus Music Weekly Reminders: Monday- After School Rehearsal Monday to record for Disney audition for 3rd & 8th Period Why is music important to me? Reflection is due by Wednesday Record Pre-Auditions for All County in Class on-Wednesday Wednesday
Walk the Wire Collection #1 is due on Thursday Support LCMA music department and let others know that music is important to you. There is a prize for those that meet the minimum goal by October 11th Friday Drug Lessons  How do I develop and articulate proper bowing techniques and articulations?Vocabulary- Beat Pattern, Conductor, articulations, Accents, Slurs, Marcato
Rehearsal Procedures Bell Work- Worksheet on Rhythm Labeling and Paragraph on Why Music Matters to Me is due on Friday Warm Up- Technique Focus Music Practice Sheets are due on Monday for All Classes! LEQ: How do I develop and articulate proper bowing techniques and articulations? Vocabulary- Beat Pattern, Conductor, articulations, Accents, Slurs, Marcato Weekly Reminders: Monday- Walk the Wire Music Advocacy Kick Off! 10/2118 Support Music Education and let your community know why music is important to you and get sponsors for our annual music event. Why Music Matters Practice Sheets are due for 2nd, 3rd and 8th Period Students 10/1/18 Required After School Rehearsal for 3&8 period students until 3:45p.m. need ride by 3:50p.m. Wednesday- Early Release Day
Music Rehearsal All County Music Scale Run-Thru of all scales needed to be known for all county 2nd Period EEI- Mozart's Melody Begin New Song Wednesday Quiz on Algadoon Thursday 3rd Period EEI-pg. 7 #35 and #36, work shifting on D String Quiz on Spartacus measures 42-50 in ensembles 8th Period EEI- pg.. 12-13 Recording of #56 A Song for Annie is due by Monday online All permission slips for trip are due by October 4th- there are 40 seats remaining and it's first come first serve! Keep Working on Your Walk the Wire Sponsorships! First Collection date is coming up on October 11th- Support LCMA music department and let others know that music is important to you. There is a prize for those that meet the minimum goal by October 11th. How do I count and perform simple rhythms patterns and meters?
2nd Period pg. 19-21 Begin working on eighth notes and 2/4 time signatures vocabulary focus: tempo, time signature, metronome, rhythm Scale Focus: C Scale one octave Algadoon measures 5- 30 Westminster Chimes Recording on EEI due by Thursday Au Clair du la Lune or Hot Cross Buns Practice Sheets are due Friday! 8th and 3rd Period Begin working on difficult measures of all county M to the 3rd Spartacus 1-42 C scale focus 2 octave and arpeggio- Test Mon for 8th Period F Scale arpeggio and scale Quiz Wed for 3rd recorded in class or submitted online by Wed. Practice Sheets are due Friday! After School Rehearsals begin 10/1/18 and you will need a ride by 3:45p.m. How do I count and perrform simple rhythms patterns and meters?
2nd Period- pg. 19-21 Begin working on eighth notes and 2/4 time signatures vocabulary focus: tempo, time signature, metronome, rhythm Scale Focus: G Scale one octave Quiz will be on Wednesday in Class 3rd & 8th Period Begin working on difficult measures of all county Spartacus, M to the Third, Sight Read LOTS of music this week! C scale focus 2 octave and arpeggio 8th F scale focus 2 octave and arpeggio 3rd  How do I count and perform simple rhythms patterns and meters? Begin working on eighth notes and 2/4 time signatures vocabulary focus: tempo, time signature, metronome, rhythm Scale Focus: G Scale one octave 2nd Period Begin G Scale and learning notes on G String EEI recording of # 41, 42 or 43 is due by Thursday, September 13th. 3rd Period Begin working on difficult measures of all county, all state student music focus Begin Spartacus and Holiday Selection Sight Reading 9-11 Performance on Tuesday from 11:10-11:53 8th Period C scale focus 2 octave and arpeggio EEI page 9-12 Weekly Reminders: Tuesday, September 11th: 9-11 Performance for 5th period students. Those students should wear their chorus t-shirt and jeans or uniform bottoms. We will perform between 11:15- 11:53. Responder’s Luncheon September 11, 2018 Schedule & Information What to Wear: Students performing need to wear their music shirt and blue jeans (no rips or tears) or they can wear uniform bottoms with their t-shirt. You may wear this all day ( if you are performing). Expectations: We are performing to honor first responders and will be performing while they eat. Since we are the performers we will not be eating the bbq or causing disruptions by talking or playing other music while other groups are performing. Schedule: Music Order Orchestra National Anthem Band Perform Song Chorus The Water Is Wide Combined Song: America Orchestra Moonlight Tango Band Perform Song Chorus Ukuthula Orchestra Chorale, Gavotte, Largo Orchestra Students: Check in with 5th period and report to Mrs. Baker’s room by 11:10a.m. Report to Mrs. Baker’s room quietly unpack and tune (do not talk or disrupt chorus warm-up) Leave cases in the ensemble room and bring music and stand with you to perform. You must be quiet and prepare for each song quietly while the other groups are performing- failure to do so will cause major distractions and you will be sent back to class. Wednesday, September 12th is Early Release Day Thursday, September 13th All Formal Concert Uniform Orders should be placed by today! If there are any problems please speak with Mrs. Baker Friday, September 14th is Interim Day/ Spirit Day Saturday, September 15, 2018 All State Orchestra Auditions Tenoroc High School Please arrive 30 minutes before your scheduled time to check in, tune and warm-up. Check in and Warm Up will take place in the Band Room. Mrs. Baker will be recording auditions in the orchestra room, so if you have a problem please let them know at the check in table and if they cannot help you they will come and get me. You will need to bring your instrument, music and a pencil to mark the sections that you will audition on once you get into the audition room. Once you have completed your audition and the room monitor says you are free to go then you are finished! Results will be posted in early November. 8:00 am Alessandro 10:30a.m. Anthony W. 11:40a.m. Le’Anthony LEQ: What steps do I need to know in order to be successful on learning to play my instrument?
Rehearsal Routine Tune, Scale Warm Up Scale Weekly Focus D Major 2nd Period EE book 1 pages 13-16 3rd Period book 3 pages 18-19 8th Period EE book 2 pages 10-12 Playing D Scale Test on Friday 2nd period class 3rd Period A scale Test on Wednesday begin F major scale 8th Period Scale test on C scale on Friday Music Literature All County Music Etude and Scale Mastery 3rd & 8th Music Prep for 9/11 Run-thru on Thursday with small ensembles and large group music HW: Practice Chart Work Important Reminders:
LEQ: How do you demonstrate proper posture to produce a characteristic sound in an ensemble setting?
Tune Review G Scale ( 8th Period) Begin A Major Scale ( 3rd Period) All Classes will need their EEI book and registration of the new book code Reminders: Must have all class supplies by now, registered for Remind, t-shirt orders complete ( Mrs. Baker is placing the order on Monday) Formal Concert Fittings will be during class on Thursday & Friday this week for 8th period students. 2nd Period Worksheet of the Week Review Quiz on D Major Scale One Octave on Thursday Begin Learning Notes on the A string and Arco All County Orchestra Music Choose Individual Song to learn- can use online resources such as: YouTube: String Club; violinonline.com; celloonline.com. violaonline.com, etc... New Ensemble Music 3rd Period A Major Scale 2 Oct and Arpeggio All County Music New Music Concert Attire due by Sept 15 Reminders: Fittings in class on Friday 8/31 for those that need it Record National Anthem on Wednesday or Thursday this week! 8th Period G Scale and arpeggio Quiz on Thursday All County Music EE2 pgs, 8-10All Classes Work on Practice Sheet Minutes that are due on 10-1 Concert Attire due by Sept 15 Reminders: Fittings in class on Friday 8/31 for those that need it |
