Monday 6th grade band during XL

On Monday 6th Grade Band will meet during XL. Our normal band schedule will begin the week of October 7th.

Here is what we will do on Monday.

Volunteers will make sure everyone has a copy of Wipe Out. When you come in, I will have a recording of it playing, so quietly come in, take your instrument out and get your music and have a seat where you sat last week. While waiting for volunteers to make sure everyone has a copy, listen to the tune and try and follow along in your music. I will also do attendance quietly while you are listening and getting set up (5 - 10 min)

I will conduct and do some direct teaching at the beginning of the period. 15 (min)  But then it will be time for a student conductor!

Conducting Lesson: I will teach a conducting lesson: how to conduct in 4/4 time at loud, soft, and medium tempos. (10 min) You you will ALL conduct!

Then volunteers will come up to conduct the band on Wipe Out. I will go around the room and play the various instruments with you. (10 min)

At this point we will do closure and you can leave. It is a tight schedule given the fact that XL is only 45 minutes long. We will have a lot more time to do interesting things once the regular schedule starts.

I will be emailing all of you a reminder about our rehearsal, and tweeting a link to this blog entry as well! See you all on Monday during XL. PLEASE bring your instruments. Drummers PLEASE bring your sticks and mallets!

Mr. A