Band Assignment due 11/8/12

Beginning Band:

We really packed in a great deal of work this past rehearsal- pics, recorders, instruments...wow!   You all are off to a great start!  Don't get discouraged if you don't sound so great in the beginning.  I promise it all gets better with practice- 30 minutes at least 5 days a week.  Here is what you need to continue working on:

- Watch instrument DVD if you have one
- Read p.2-3 of your Essential Elements book- I will quiz you in class!
- Buzz/crow your mouthpiece on p. 42 lines 1-12 (Gabe- practice these rhythms alternating hands on the bell set)
- work on EE bk. #1-14 with your CD
- buzz/crow your mouthpiece every chance you get- we have to build up your embouchure (facial muscles used in playing your instrument)!
- Gabe- learn note names on bell set


We will meet this week at Iris Place Retirement Home (on Epps Bridge Road) at 1:25pm.  We are going to have a great Veteran's Day concert!  =-)
Don't forget to bring your recorders and music!  Keep practicing them...

Advanced Band:

Start memorizing the 12 major scales and arpeggios.
Chromatic scale
Syncopated Swing:  Practice with your metronome!
Joyful, Joyful:  Practice phrasing while maintaining correct pitch.
Salute to the Armed Forces: Be certain of your entrances
Marche Militaire: Practice with your metronome
Winchester March: Articulation (marcato)
God Bless America