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I actually just found out about a free virtual camp from Florida State University- all you have to do is register and then you can take as many classes as you like.
https://music.fsu.edu/summermusiccamps/Online The All-State audition requirements have been posted on myfoa.org. They may be accessed via this link.
Please note the following very important information regarding this year's audition music.
Distance Learning InformationDuring our time away from one another, you need to make sure that you are checking in on Google Classroom for weekly assignments and remind for information like attendance check-ins. If you need additional assistance please contact me via email at christina.baker@polk-fl.net and I can provide assistance.
PLEASE let Mrs. Baker know by Monday, March 23 at 8a.m. if you DO NOT have your instrument and will need to make arrangements to pick it up.
Please contact me: 1. Email me at christina.baker@polk-fl.net with your name and instrument needed 2. Text back in this remind forum with your name and instrument needed. Currently, we are working on a drive-thru pick up time and it is tentatively scheduled for Tuesday, March 31st. I would like to know who still needs their instrument by Monday, March 23rd at 8a.m., so that I can plan. Stay safe and I miss you! Assignment info is coming on my website or via remind March 30th. Rehearsal Reminders
Solo and Ensemble Rehearsals are:Wednesday, April 1 and Thursday, April 2 until 3:55p.m. Solo and Ensemble is TBA at Winter Haven High School. Please make sure you are ready for your summatives:
Target: Demonstrate proper bowing technique as related to the repertoire.
Vocabulary: Bow Weight, Angle, Speed, Point of Contact, Down Bow, Up Bow, Slur, Staccato, Legato, Detache' Weekly Reminders Solo & Ensemble After School Practices are on Tuesday from 2:55-3:45p.m. on March 10. Solo and Ensemble is on April 4 at Winter Haven High School and the schedule will be released soon. Portfolio Night is Tuesday, March 10th. Please let me know who is staying until it begins if you are performing. I will distribute the schedule on Monday
Weekly Reminders
Vocabulary: Bow Weight, Angle, Speed, Point of Contact, Down Bow, Up Bow, Slur, Staccato, Legato, Detache' Solo and Ensemble is on April 5th at Winter Haven HS. Accompanist rehearsal schedules will be set soon.
Music Focus: C Scale 2 octaves, EEI Birthday Song pg. 34 Mark Wood music, Solo and Ensemble, Desert Sands, Prelude and Fugue  On your MPA Ratings of Straight Superiors at MPA Combined Orchestra! Here is a link to watch your successful performance. Target: Demonstrate the ability to balance and blend in my section and with the entire ensemble. Vocabulary Balance, Blend, Ensemble Tuesday: Work on Solo and Ensemble Music; Elective Showcase music for March 10th at LCMA 5:30-6:30p.m. Work on Mark Wood Performance that's March 5th- After School Practice option is on Tuesday until 3:45p.m. Wednesday: Evaluate MPA performances; reflect; evaluate Discuss Spring Concert Music options Thursday: Self Assessment Worksheet; Friday: Worksheet on Music Symbols Music Run- Thru of all songs :) Weekly Reminders 2/18 Final MPA combined rehearsal until 4:00p.m. Make sure you are there for our final rehearsal together! 2/19 Reflect and complete the MPA judge sheet with your own thoughts on group performance- rate each piece and turn in for a summative grade. 2/21 MPA is TODAY!!! Formal Concert Black attire here is the schedule: Orchestra Music Performance Assessment 2020 Friday, February 21, 2020 Where: Tenoroc High School, 4905 Saddle Creek Rd, Lakeland, FL 33801 Attire: Formal Concert Music attire Black close-toed dress shoes Guys need to wear black socks with black dress shoes. No necklaces, beeping watches or bracelets please. What to Bring: Music, Instrument and come dressed for the performance. Transportation: Parents need to pick up their child from the event at Tenoroc between 4:30-5:00p.m. You are welcome to watch our performance and other orchestras in the auditorium while we are in the warm up room. Parents will need to transport student and their instrument from Tenoroc. The schedule for our MPA Event is as follows: 11:40a.m. Go to Locker and report to LCMA Bistro for lunch 12:20p.m. Report to the Bus Loop in Concert Attire with instrument, music and belongings 12:30p.m. Leave LCMA and report to Tenoroc High School 1:00p.m. Watch other orchestras perform Concession Time (bring $ if you want to buy snacks) 2:15p.m. Bathroom Break 2:30p.m. Tune (in cafeteria) 3:00p.m. We report to Warm Up Room (all people must be tuned before then.) 3:30p.m. Stage Performance (Parents are welcome to attend and watch) 4:00p.m. Sight Reading Room 4:30p.m. Meet us back in the cafeteria for results, pack up & check out. ** Important** Parents will need to pick up their child between 4:30p.m.- 5:00p.m. at Tenoroc High School from the event. We will be ready for student check out at 4:30p.m. Lesson Activity/Assignment:Balance, blend, listening across the ensemble Music Notes for MPA songs Gauntlet Work on Dynamics need large contrasts Intonation measures 2-10 Violas Use Spiccatto bowing on the notes with dots above or below. Tempo is 150 make sure not to slow down in slower section Rhythm and Sight Reading Exercises Dragon Dances Violins Work on Phrasing and Tuning at the beginning Bow point of contact is the middle of the bow- this is a legato piece so connect each note Big Dynamic Contracts between the forte and piano and needed Tempo watch at 73 and make sure not to speed through the rests remember to breathe! Listen for balance of all sections Storm the Gates Bow point of contact is at the frog Big ACCENTS throughout the marcato spiccato sections needed Make sure you keep energy throughout the piece with dynamics and consistent bowing and accents Watch the director to assist with tempos and dynamics Begin C Major 2 Octave Scale in 2nd Period & Improv Lessons Those participating in the Mark Wood Experience Workshop the link to the mp3s and music files are below. We will be performing: Eleanor Rigby, Hunters of Avatar and Bolero. nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.electrifyyourstrings.com%2Fasta-2020.html&data=02%7C01%7Cchristina.baker%40polk-fl.net%7C76c03002cc2c45af9e4208d7b31a0edb%7C3ce159a93b59425bb96604d39f099bba%7C0%7C0%7C637174796827630295&sdata=rQ8dmEYvnN6PcoiM%2Bz%2FzwPUWY%2BKoSWjBf1Noy1rDBIg%3D&reserved=0 Weekly Reminders
Evaluate our performance with MPA Score Sheets turn in for a grade- one song per day- Tues-Thursday. |
