February 3-7, 2020

Weekly Reminders
2/3  After School Practice until 4p.m. for 4th & 5th Period classes
2/4 Sedloff Sectionals Visits
2/5 MPA Permission Slips are due
2/6 All County Orchestra Practice at FSC from 6-8p.m.
2/7 All County Orchestra Practice at FSC 9-4p.m. Concert is at 7p.m.
2/12 Solo and Ensemble Registration is Due
There are 14 class rehearsals until MPA.  We are going to continue focusing on refining the music within the songs we are playing. Please practice getting music up to tempo with the correct finger patterns and articulations.
Below are the separate practice tracks for each instrument for Gauntlet.This are VERY HELPFUL for independent practice time.
Gauntlet All Parts with fingering
Gauntlet Bass youtu.be/yirscIC4XY4
Gauntlet Cello youtu.be/yzCCV5thOYA
Gauntlet Viola youtu.be/tedrA87KFbQ
Gauntlet Violin 2 youtu.be/99XIdP6ssz0
Gauntlet Violin 1 youtu.be/iS109AzRYXw
Dragon Dances Practice Tracks
Dragon Dances Bass youtu.be/V5dW2cwEALE
Dragon Dances Cello youtu.be/kjfo1GZiAII
Dragon Dances Viola youtu.be/RmX4ftf9zl8
Dragon Dances Violin 2 youtu.be/-TNN1pItcRQ
Dragon Dances Violin 1 youtu.be/5KHjWo8m4Fw


Practice Focus & Reflection Week of February 4-7, 2020
10 Class Rehearsals until MPA- Plan accordingly!
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Practice Focus & Reflection Week of February 4-7, 2020
16 Class Rehearsals until MPA- Plan accordingly!

1. Gauntlet

• Pay attention to the  Bb, F and C throughout the song MARK them and then any B natural Accidentals!
• Dynamics and steady Tempo are Key!

 

1.       Storm the Gates

• Control Tempo and tune up song
• Work on making sure you are using up bows on pick up note melody slurred sections
• DYNAMICS ARE ESSENTIAL!!
• Marcato style sections & accents

 
III.                     Dragon Dances

• Use same speed bow with legato bowing within song
• Listen for f# and c natural throughout ( relative minor to G major is E Minor)
• Control speed of Pizzacato section
• Key Changes to C no sharps or flats; legato bowings,
• Melody in the Viola and the Cello Section 43- End
• 43 Parts are rhythmically together

Reflection Questions are due on Friday, February 7, 2020 (Use complete sentences and descriptive writing.)

1. Which section of this week’s music is more difficult for you? Please explain.

 
 

1. What musical successes have you had on the music this week? Be specific and detailed.

 
 
 

1. What areas are still more challenging for you?

 



Listening Track of the week Smooth Criminal Cello Quartet