Band Assignment due 1/31/13

Beginning Band:
*practice #33 through #39....NOT #37.
*practice your solo
*continue working on the pitches of the concert Bb scale that you know so far
Have a great weekend!!

Intermediate:
Warmup: Hilliard, Lip Flexibility p 19. Rotate through #1-#6. Intermediate should play 1 or 2 each day, Advanced should play 3 each day

Scales: Intermediate practice p. 18 same scales as before except expand to two octaves WHEN POSSIBLE. Advanced band members should be learning all 12 major scales the range of your instrument: 1, 2, or 3 octaves as the case may be.

Chromatic Scales: Intermediate p 60 #1 and #2. Advanced play chromatic scale entire range of your instrument. Work up to this a little at a time.

Intermediate terms to define and memorize: Adagio, Allegro, Andante, Grave, Largo, Presto, Vivace, Stringendo, Morendo, Allegretto.

Intermediate: Calypso Bay, Amazing Grace Chorale. Work on your solo. We will listen to solos during class.

The next pass-off (February) is your solo!

Advanced:
Eine Kleine Nachtmusik, March Grandioso.
Jazz ensemble: Practice the licks WITH the CD on p 2; the blues scale "A" on p 3; memorize the intervals between each note of the blues scale (top of p 3); Listen and play all of the B, C, and D exercises with your CD. On "D" improvise your own solo using notes of the concert Bb blues scale.

Work on your solos. We will hear each person's solo in class starting next week.

Band Assignment due 1/24/13

Intermediate Band:
Great work yesterday, band! Here is your assignment:
Warm-up, Hilliard book, p. 18, #1-#4. Rotate these playing 2 each day.
Scales: Hilliard book, p. 24 #1, #3, #5, #7, #9.
Chromatic scales, Hilliard book, p. 60 #1-#4.

Next week you need to pass-off on the major scales mentioned above.
Calypso Bay with your metronome set at quarter =88
Spend an extra 15 minutes a day on your new solo.

Define the following terms and memorize:
staccato, legato, marcato, sostenuto, espressivo, crescendo, decrescendo, fermata, ritardando, accelerando.

Remember to practice 6 days this week for at least 45 minutes per session. Consistent practice will make a huge difference in your ability to play the assignments! Trust me!

Have a great week!
Rachel S.

Advanced Band:
I absolutely love working with this class!  Thankful for the privilege of doing so.  I know you will enjoy working with Mrs. Rachel and Mrs. Jennifer next week- they are so awesome!

As for practicing this week...
- work on practicing all scales within the Circle of Fifths
- practice Rhythm Studies #9-10 in I Recommend Book
- work on Rhythm Studies and Improv Excercises in Jazz Ensemble Book relating to "Jamming With Charlie"
- practice "March Grandioso"

Band Assignment due 1-17-13

Beginning Band:
Hey, Beginning Band! What a great class yesterday. Keep practicing! Here you go:
*Practice the concert Bflat scale pitches you know so far (the first five), up and down the scale without stopping.
*NUMBERS (not pages) 18, then 20-25.
Have a great weekend!!

Intermediate Band:
Good job with our rehearsal! This is going to be a fruitful and challenging semester!
Warmup: Hilliard book, page 18 #1 and 2.
Scales: Hilliard book, beginning on p.24 #1,#3, #5, #7, and #9.
Chromatic Scales: Hilliard Book, page 60 #1 and #2.
Pass-off for January 31 is the major scales mentioned above.
Calypso Bay with metronome set at quarter note =88

Advanced Band:
Really enjoyed our class yesterday!  I think we are going to learn much together...I can't wait!!!
* Be sure to use your jazz CD as you practice this week!  It is absolutely essential in learning to play jazz well...

- Work on all scales within the Circle of Fifths
- Practice Rhythm Study (I Rec Bk) p.25 #7& #8
- Say articulations then play RSVP Workshop #3 (* Be sure to number all measures of the Workshop beginning with m.1 at beginning of each style section.)
- Practice Rhythm and Improvisation Studies (Jazz Ens. Method) p. 2-4  USE YOUR CD!

Happy New Year!

All classes resumes January 10th.
Classes are moved to the gym building.
Jam Session 12-12:45pm (still have opens)
Beginning Band 1-2pm
Intermediate Band 1-2pm
Advanced Band 2-3pm
Please follow signs to your new rooms.