8th Grade PLC

Hello 8th Grade Band!

Today we will have band during PLC. Today you will be receiving "Pirates of the Caribbean!" We will also be discussing Western Region and Band Council today.

You will come in to band hearing a recording of "Pirates!"

The check in procedure is always the same. You will enter the room with a recording of the piece we are working on today playing in the background. Volunteers will make sure everyone has a copy of "Pirates of the Caribbean!". Quietly take out your instruments, and take your seats. By this time, everyone should have received a copy of "A Holiday Swing Along" and "Variations." Please remember your music!

Direct Instruction: Listen to a recording of a professional band playing the introduction, "Hoist the Colors," "Singapore," and "I See Dead People In Boats." 5 minutes

I will conduct the introduction and we will address problem areas. 5 minutes.

Then, for each of the main sections, we will follow this schedule:

Direct instruction: listen to the recording, rehearse.

Assess: discuss what needs improvement.

Student conductors: I walk around and play with the various instrumental groups.

Re-assess.

Move on to next section.

Looking forward to seeing you!

Mr. A