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.
Monday, January 28, 2013
Monday, January 21, 2013
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"
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"
Sunday, January 13, 2013
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!
Wednesday, January 9, 2013
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.
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.
Tuesday, November 6, 2012
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
Monday, October 29, 2012
Band Assignment due 11/1/12
Beginning Band:
Great class on your new instruments today- and I'm so excited to get you started! 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 be 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 1-8 (Gabe- practice these rhythms alternating hands on the bell set)
- work on EE bk. #1-10 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
Looking forward to some great progress this week! =-)
Don't forget to bring your recorders and music to class next week! Keep practicing them...
Intermediate Band:
Hey, guys!! The assignment for next week is the same as this past week's. Keep practicing those scales and your sheet music. There will be a pop-quiz pass-off next Thursday for those of you who did not have the opportunity this time. Happy practicing!
Advanced Band:
12 major scales and arpeggios (White book and I Recommend) Play two eighth-notes on each pitch on the arpeggios as explained in class. Play all with metronome.
Serenade: Please work out the technical sections using the "untangle" method of practice as we've done in class. Play slowly and with metronome.
Syncopated Swing: Same instructions.
Joyful, Joyful. Write in all breaths.
Practice all of the sheet music that you are playing with the Intermediate Band.
Review all the terms we've had to date.
Chromatic Scale pass-off is November 1.
Great class on your new instruments today- and I'm so excited to get you started! 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 be 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 1-8 (Gabe- practice these rhythms alternating hands on the bell set)
- work on EE bk. #1-10 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
Looking forward to some great progress this week! =-)
Don't forget to bring your recorders and music to class next week! Keep practicing them...
Intermediate Band:
Hey, guys!! The assignment for next week is the same as this past week's. Keep practicing those scales and your sheet music. There will be a pop-quiz pass-off next Thursday for those of you who did not have the opportunity this time. Happy practicing!
Advanced Band:
12 major scales and arpeggios (White book and I Recommend) Play two eighth-notes on each pitch on the arpeggios as explained in class. Play all with metronome.
Serenade: Please work out the technical sections using the "untangle" method of practice as we've done in class. Play slowly and with metronome.
Syncopated Swing: Same instructions.
Joyful, Joyful. Write in all breaths.
Practice all of the sheet music that you are playing with the Intermediate Band.
Review all the terms we've had to date.
Chromatic Scale pass-off is November 1.
Sunday, October 21, 2012
Band Assignment due 10/25/12
Beginning Band:
Great job instrument testing this week! I'm really excited about starting you out on your instruments next week. Be sure to get your instrument and bring it to band class this week. I'll have your books ready for you. Be sure to handle your instruments carefully and keep them away from little people in your family! They will get their turn later. =-)
* Practice good posture and breathing while practicing recorder.
* Pass off on "Amazing Grace" and "Ode to Joy" this week. We will probably use those on our concert- in just a couple of weeks! It's coming up fast!
* Research and report on famous people who play your instrument. Let me know if you have ever heard of them or not.
Intermediate Band:
*Practice all three scales (same ones as last week). And, remember, you don't have to play them so quickly.
*Practice Armed Forces Salute, March Militaire, Peter Gunn, and the Winchester March. We will have a pop-quiz pass-off for next week......oh, the horror!!
*Bring all of your books.
Advanced Band:
Great job instrument testing this week! I'm really excited about starting you out on your instruments next week. Be sure to get your instrument and bring it to band class this week. I'll have your books ready for you. Be sure to handle your instruments carefully and keep them away from little people in your family! They will get their turn later. =-)
* Practice good posture and breathing while practicing recorder.
* Pass off on "Amazing Grace" and "Ode to Joy" this week. We will probably use those on our concert- in just a couple of weeks! It's coming up fast!
* Research and report on famous people who play your instrument. Let me know if you have ever heard of them or not.
Intermediate Band:
*Practice all three scales (same ones as last week). And, remember, you don't have to play them so quickly.
*Practice Armed Forces Salute, March Militaire, Peter Gunn, and the Winchester March. We will have a pop-quiz pass-off for next week......oh, the horror!!
*Bring all of your books.
Advanced Band:
12 major scales, one octave or more according to your instrument's
range
The arpeggios from I Recommend
Chromatic scale pass-off
All Sheet music
Woodwind duets
Terms to know: meno
mosso, ma non troppo, poco a poco, con moto, L'istesso.
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