LEQ:  How do I define and demonstrate basic musical terms and symbols?
Vocabulary Focus:  Arco, Pizzicato, Slurs, Accidentals

2nd Period
Work on G Major Scale; Proficiency at note on A, D, G strings and on Staff
Intrada  Measures 20-30
Fancy Fiddles 1-15
Solo and Ensemble Music
Essential Elements Book pg.  21-24
Practice Sheets are due on Thursday, October 1st!
3rd and 6th Period
C Scale and Arpeggio  2 octaves, Cliffs of Moher 65-80 Test on Thursday;
Solo and ensemble music
Practice Sheets are due on Thursday, October 1st!
Monday After School Rehearsal Begins on 10-5-15 until 3:35p.m.  Rehearsals are required and students need a ride no later than 3:45p.m.
October Rehearsal Schedule is:
10-5-15         Combined Rehearsal for 3rd and 6th Period Classes
10-12-15        Mr. Davis from Harrison is our guest today!
10-26-15       Combined Rehearsal

LEQ:  How do I count and perform simple rhythm patterns and meters?
Rehearsal Routine
Tune
Scale Warm Up
Music Theory
Music Study

2nd Period
Essential Elements  Book page 20-22
Complete D Major Scale test Monday and begin G major scale Tuesday
Intrada measures 1-29
Complete Solo and Ensemble Registration by Wednesday, 9-23-15
Rhythm Worksheet is due by 9-25-15
Homework:  Practice Sheets are due October 1st with parent signature
Solo and Ensemble Registration is due by Wednesday 9-23-15

3rd Period
Complete D Major Scale Test on Monday
Begin C Major Scale 2 octaves and arpeggio
All County Music Study
Mythos 1-17
Assemble the Minions
65-End of Cliffs of Moher test is Thursday

What are the fundamentals involved in individual and group performance on my instrument?
Rehearsal Routine

• Tune
• Scale Warm Up
• Scale Weekly Focus D Major and Arpeggio

• Music Literature

2nd Period
Begin Playing with the Bow
EE pg. 13-16
D Scale Test with Bow on Friday 9-18-15
Begin picking literature for solo and ensemble
HW: 
Make sure you are practicing and filling out your practice sheet that's due 10-1!
3rd Period
All County Etude
Dance of the Minions Work accents and steady beat
Mythos- slurs and minor key tuning
Pick Solo and ensemble Music
Register for All County Orchestra auditions
D Scale 2 octave and arpeggio Test is Friday 9-18-15
HW:  Make sure you are practicing and filling out your practice sheet that's due 10-1!

6th Period
All County Etude
EE 2 pages 8-12 
Sight Read New Music
Dance of the Minions Work accents and steady beat
Pick Solo and ensemble Music
Register for All County Orchestra auditions
D Scale 2 octave and arpeggio Test is Friday 9-18-15
HW:  Make sure you are practicing and filling out your practice sheet that's due 10-1!
All County Registration Form due by 9-18-15.

LEQ:  How do I demonstrate proper posture to produce a characteristic sound in an ensemble setting?
Rehearsal Procedure

• Tune
• Scale Review

• Posture Check

2nd Period
Tues & Wed
Review Notes on the D String
Essential Elements Bk 1 pg. 8-9
Playing Quiz on #18,#19, or #22
Thurs & Friday
New Notes on A String EE 1 pg. 10-12
Homework
Turn in worksheet by 9-11, Work on Practice Sheet minutes that's due 10-1
3rd Period & 6th Period
Tues- Folder Check
Work on D Major Scale 2 Octave and All County Music
EE2- Pgs 9-10( 6th Period )
Start Selecting Solo and Ensemble Music
Homework
Work on Practice Sheet Minutes
Dress Orders are due by Friday, September 11
MYP Global Context

• Knowledge & Understanding

• Developing Skills

Standards

• MU.68.S.2.1- Perform Music from memory to demonstrate knowledge of the musical structure
• MU.68.S.3.1- Play age appropriate music
• MU.68.S.3.6- Develop and demonstrate efficient rehearsal strategies to apply skills and techniques