LSI: Count and perform simple rhythms patterns and meters.
Beginning Orchestra
pg. 19-21 Begin working on eighth notes and 2/4 time signatures
Hiawatha Rhythm and measures 1-12
All EEI books should be registered by Wednesday this week.
All County Music & Audition Material Passed out this week
vocabulary focus: tempo, time signature, metronome, rhythm
Scale Focus: G Scale one octave Quiz will be on Thursday in Class


 Int & Adv Orchestra
Begin working on difficult measures of all county
Besame Mucho Quiz Thursday this week. Sight Read LOTS of music this week!
C scale focus 2 octave and arpeggio
F scale focus 2 octave and arpeggio

Weekly Reminders:

• 9/9 Check Website
• 9/10 Open House
• 9/11 Early Release Day
• 9/12 Quiz Day
• 9/13 Interim Day/Spirit Day
• 9/14 All State Orchestra Auditions
• Make sure you've registered your EEI book 

Register to Use your Online Essential Elements Account
Step 1                   Go to: www.essentialelementsinteractive.com
Step 2                   Click on the icon to register your account
Step 3:                  You will need:
School code:                      LawtonChilOrch21
Student ID:                        5300XXXXXX(lunch account number)
Registration Code:          Located on the title page of the book you purchased.  This can only be used one time.
Depending on the type of device you have if you have technological problems please contact the support staff directly. There is a link to the website on my website lcmamusic.com
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LSI: How do I count and perform simple rhythms patterns and meters?
Beginning Orchestra- 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
Begin G Scale and learning notes on G String
EEI recording of # 41, 42 or 43 is due by Thursday, September 12th. 
Hiawatha
Ode to Joy
3rd Period
Begin working on difficult measures of all county, all state student music focus
Begin Hunter's Moon, Sight Reading
Perfect Spanish Music and work on small ensembles for EXPO in November
5th Period
C scale focus 2 octave and arpeggio
EEI page 7-11
I Will Follow Him
Besame Mucho
Hunter's Moon

Weekly Reminders:

• Formal Concert Attire: Make sure you have been fitted for your formal concert attire ( 4 & 5 period) Guys need to go to Nathan's Menswear to be fitted and order attire.  Dresses were fitted in class last week.  Order forms will go home when we return from the storm.
  
• T-shirts are ordered and will be delivered soon
  
• All State Orchestra auditions are on September 14th at Tenoroc High School. Assigned times will be posted as soon they are available.
  

LSI Focus:
What steps do I need to know in order to be successful on learning to play my instrument?
Rehearsal Routine
Tune
Scale Warm Up
Beginning Orchestra
Scale Weekly Focus D Major
EE book 1 pages 13-16
Playing D Scale Test on Friday Beginning Orchestra
Ode to Joy- work on dotted quarter note rhythms
Prep for music: Hiawatha and Sourwood Mountain
Intermediate Orchestra (5th Period Class) & Advanced Orchestra
EE book 2 8-12
Sight Read

Music Literature- Start New Song Danza Espanola
Scale Focus: C Scale 2 octaves and arpeggio
Test on I will follow him Friday 1-21
Vocabulary
Rehearsal, Performance, Note Values, Rhythm Reading

Weekly Lesson Focus
Beginning Orchestra
Worksheet of the Week Review
Quiz on #20,21, 22 in EE book 1
Begin Learning Notes on the A string and Arco
jamzone.littlekidsrock.org/lessons/e-play-along-style-will-rock-queen- We Will Rock You


Advanced Orchestra
A Major Scale 2 Oct and Arpeggio
All County Music
Folder Check
Record National Anthem on Wednesday or Thursday
Concert Attire due by Friday, Sept 11 Make sure you have it or have ordered it
Besame Mucho Begin

Intermediate Orchestra
G Scale and arpeggio 2octaves
All County Music
EE2 pgs, 4-6
Work on Hispanic Heritage Festival Music

Weekly Reminders:
4th Period
Website Scavenger HUNT ( due Tuesday)
Quiz on D Major Scale two octaves and arpeggio using quarter notes memorized( Thursday)
T-Shirt Orders due no later than Thursday at 8am
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5th Period
Website Scavenger HUNT ( due Tuesday)
Quiz on D Major Scale two octaves and arpeggio using half notes( Thursday)
Work on Time Signatures and turn in written reflection on Thursday
T-Shirt Orders due no later than Thursday at 8am

7th Period
Instruments needed everyday
Essential Elements Book 1 for assigned instrument
Make sure you've signed up for Remind ( code is on get connected page)
Quiz on Parts of the Instrument & Notes on D String is Wednesday
T-Shirt Orders are due by Thursday

Welcome to Orchestra!  Our LEQ's for the 9 weeks are listed above.  Please check back weekly for weekly reminders for this class.

​Weekly Reminders:

• ​All T-Shirt Orders are due by  August 22nd
• All Instruments and Supplies will be checked on Wednesday ( 4 & 5 period Orchestra)
• All State Forms and Registration is due by Tuesday, August 13th Registration fee is $30 and signed forms are do as well ( See Mrs. Baker for details)
•  Register for Remind
  

 Advanced Orchestra (4th & 5th Period Students)
For email reminders click here.

• For text reminders text "@lcmaor" to 81010
• For email reminders click here. ​
  Beginning Orchestra ( 7th Period Students)
• For email reminders click here.
• For text reminders text "@lcmaorch1" to 81010
• Beginning Orchestra Quiz Thursday on Care and Parts of the Instrument

Below you will find the supply needs and uniform information for the year.  Please explore our website and become familiar with it as almost everything is posted here each week.  All students and parents need to sign up for the class remind located on the get connected page. Looking forward to a fun and exciting  year!

​Orchestra Supply List 2019-2020
 
All classes will need:
 

• Students will need their instruments the second day of school
• Instrument ID Tag- Put your name, phone number and class period on the tag
• Rosin
• Soft Cloth
• Violins/Violas Shoulder Rest for your instrument
• Cello/Bass  Rock Stop
• Plastic page protectors(25), 3 ring 1-inch binder, pencil kept in folder

Book Purchase

• Beginning Orchestra Essential Elements Book 1
• Intermediate Orchestra Essential Elements Book 2
• Advanced Orchestra Each Supply their own tuner (phone tuners not allowed)

Please note that we will be using online materials with the Essential Elements book and you will need to purchase a new book that includes the code of the EEI component.
 
Formal Concert Attire (Purchased in early September Intermediate & Advanced Orchestra) Students will be measured in a couple of weeks for their tux or dress.  If you want a consignment attire, then you need to check with the LCMA consignment shop.  This attire is required for all competitions and performances. Guys will need to go to Nathan’s Menswear to be fitted and purchase directly through them.  Ladies will be fitted, and a form will go home at the beginning of September.
Beginning Orchestra Concert Uniform Music Shirt, long black dress pants and dark colored dress shoes for concerts.  Students will need to purchase a music spirit shirt to wear for the concerts.  These can also be worn on Spirit Days at school.  Parents may purchase a shirt. 
T-shirt orders are due by August 22, 2019.  The cost is $11.00. Cash is encouraged, and change is not provided. Checks are made payable to LCMA Music.
Orchestra Spirit T-Shirt (purchased in class first week of school)
Order forms are going home the first day of school.  These shirts can be worn on spirit day and on music field trips and are required.  Parents may purchase a shirt.  T-shirt orders are due by August 22, 2019.  Cost is $11.00.
Beginning Orchestra remind.com/join/lcmao1 this is the direct link to join or you can text 81010 and put @lcmaorch1 in the message to join
Advanced/ Intermediate Orchestra remind.com/join/lcmaor this is the direct link to join or you
                                    can text      81010            Message: @lcmaor

Concert Dates are December 10, 2018 and May 12, 2020 and are required performances

Auditions for all state orchestra take place in September and are open to 7th & 8th grade students.  If you are interested in preparing for all state you will need to work on the materials over the summer.  I am including a link to the criteria below for those that are interested.
All State Orchestra Requirements
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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