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