Dear Bands,
Please click this link to see the schedule (it also appears on the right hand side of this blog so that when this entry scrolls past you can still easily access it).
Today is a band "G" day, and tomorrow is a band "H" day.
Hope this helps!
Mr. Akter
Monday, December 22, 2014
Friday, December 19, 2014
6th Grade Band
Hi All!
Welcome to our full band rehearsal. There is a LOT to do, and only 75 minutes to do it all, so we are going to have to purposeful and stay on track to get it all done.
Today, you will sign in on the sign in sheet and take your seat in band. Then we will be doing some "book work" and reading exercises. We all be doing pre and post assessment, sectionals, and student conductors on all four of our pieces.
Today you will be continuing work on our first student selected piece! "Let it Go" is an awesome arrangement, and it is very challenging. We'll have to work hard to get it done, but I know we can do it!
1) Brief review of PACK in band. Brief review of 5 rules.
When I am speaking you are listening.
When you are speaking I am listening. We never speak over each other
If you are playing an instrument, I promise to listen and/or play with you.
If I am playing, you should be listening, or playing along with me.
Keeps hands and instruments to yourselves
2) Warm Up Time!
1) Red book #s 88,#131 and page 42 introduction (time for scales!)
3) Pre-assessment on "Be Still, My Soul." We will record ourselves performing this piece first. Then we will listen to and analyze our performance.
4) Rehearse using student conductors, direct instruction, and differentiated small groups.
5) Direct Instruction to cover trouble spots on "Be Still My Soul."
6) Post-assessment on "Be Still My Soul." We will record ourselves performing this piece again, then we will listen to an analyze our performance? Did we grow? If so, how and why? If we didn't, why not?
7) Pre assessment on Let it Go. Discuss trouble spots
8) Student conductors and sectionals on Let it Go.
9) Direct Instruction on Let it Go.
10) Post assessment on Let it Go
11) "Appalachian Folk Dance" (we will use the same rehearsal and assessment techniques as "Let It Go")
12) Exit ticket! (Comments on Google Classroom - UNDER the parent post)
Welcome to our full band rehearsal. There is a LOT to do, and only 75 minutes to do it all, so we are going to have to purposeful and stay on track to get it all done.
Today, you will sign in on the sign in sheet and take your seat in band. Then we will be doing some "book work" and reading exercises. We all be doing pre and post assessment, sectionals, and student conductors on all four of our pieces.
Today you will be continuing work on our first student selected piece! "Let it Go" is an awesome arrangement, and it is very challenging. We'll have to work hard to get it done, but I know we can do it!
1) Brief review of PACK in band. Brief review of 5 rules.
When I am speaking you are listening.
When you are speaking I am listening. We never speak over each other
If you are playing an instrument, I promise to listen and/or play with you.
If I am playing, you should be listening, or playing along with me.
Keeps hands and instruments to yourselves
2) Warm Up Time!
1) Red book #s 88,#131 and page 42 introduction (time for scales!)
3) Pre-assessment on "Be Still, My Soul." We will record ourselves performing this piece first. Then we will listen to and analyze our performance.
4) Rehearse using student conductors, direct instruction, and differentiated small groups.
5) Direct Instruction to cover trouble spots on "Be Still My Soul."
6) Post-assessment on "Be Still My Soul." We will record ourselves performing this piece again, then we will listen to an analyze our performance? Did we grow? If so, how and why? If we didn't, why not?
7) Pre assessment on Let it Go. Discuss trouble spots
8) Student conductors and sectionals on Let it Go.
9) Direct Instruction on Let it Go.
10) Post assessment on Let it Go
11) "Appalachian Folk Dance" (we will use the same rehearsal and assessment techniques as "Let It Go")
12) Exit ticket! (Comments on Google Classroom - UNDER the parent post)
Thursday, December 18, 2014
8th grade PLC
Welcome to our band rehearsal! You will need your instruments and your devices. There is a TON to do. We will need to be purposeful to get it all done.
Our Plan:
1) Welcome!
2) Page 42 Warm Ups, including scales and chorale
3) Amazing Grace
LUNCH BREAK
1) Armed Forces on Parade
3) Amazing Grace
LUNCH BREAK
1) Armed Forces on Parade
2) Start Rehearsal of "Armed Forces on Parade." Rehearsal techniques will include: Full Band Run Through for Pre-assessment, Sectionals for differentiation, Full Band Run through for Post Assessment, Student Conductors. We wan the entire piece "roughed in" today.
3) Listen to "Last Full Measure"
4) Start Rehearsal of "Last Full Measure." Rehearsal techniques will include: Full Band Run Through for Pre-assessment, Sectionals for differentiation, Full Band Run through for Post Assessment, Student Conductors. We want to start polishing today, and we ought to have the piece roughed in successfully. GREAT JOB FLUTE SOLOISTS! We've had 3 thus far in 7th and 8th grade band. We need some more!
5) Rough run-through of concert
5) Rough run-through of concert
6) Assignments for practicing.
7) Post to Google Classroom for "exit ticket."
December 18th Edcamp!
Dear Colleagues,
Thank you for participating in our EdCamp! There will be an "expert" I am sure in each of these presentations who is somewhat familiar with these resources to guide you. I also prepared this blog entry as a means of helping you get started. PLEASE don't feel that you have to watch or utilize all the materials here. These links are here just as a conversation starter. You are in charge of your edcamp! Thank you so much for participating!
One Click Digital:
One click digital is a platform for borrowing audio books. You can access it through the school, or through your local library. Here is a tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cehp33D0kGI
Kahoot
Kahoot is a way to do blended learning. You can register for a trial account here: https://getkahoot.com/
Here is a video on how to use Kahoot in the classroom for assessment: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PYfoRRtLXys
Shared Inquiry:
Thank you for participating in our EdCamp! There will be an "expert" I am sure in each of these presentations who is somewhat familiar with these resources to guide you. I also prepared this blog entry as a means of helping you get started. PLEASE don't feel that you have to watch or utilize all the materials here. These links are here just as a conversation starter. You are in charge of your edcamp! Thank you so much for participating!
One Click Digital:
One click digital is a platform for borrowing audio books. You can access it through the school, or through your local library. Here is a tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cehp33D0kGI
Kahoot
Kahoot is a way to do blended learning. You can register for a trial account here: https://getkahoot.com/
Here is a video on how to use Kahoot in the classroom for assessment: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PYfoRRtLXys
Shared Inquiry:
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Authentic Assessment / PBL
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9l5m66Y607U
Project Based Learning and the Common Core Webinar: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P5SmW6IxfwI
Blended Learning:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=auzwH1mK2TY
Monday, December 15, 2014
6th Grade Band
Hi All!
Welcome to our full band rehearsal. There is a LOT to do, and only 75 minutes to do it all, so we are going to have to purposeful and stay on track to get it all done.
Today, you will sign in on the sign in sheet and take your seat in band. Then we will be doing some "book work" and reading exercises. We will be continuing the use of the pre and post assessment tool of recording ourselves and discussing our performance which delivered so much improvement for us the last three rehearsals.
Today you are starting your first student selected piece! "Let it Go" is an awesome arrangement, and it is very challenging. We'll have to work hard to get it done, but I know we can do it!
1) Brief review of PACK in band. Brief review of 5 rules.
When I am speaking you are listening.
When you are speaking I am listening. We never speak over each other
If you are playing an instrument, I promise to listen and/or play with you.
If I am playing, you should be listening, or playing along with me.
Keeps hands and instruments to yourselves
2) Warm Up Time!
1) Red book #s 88,#131 and page 42 introduction (time for scales!)
3) How to be a conductor!
4) Listen To: Let it Go. Hand out "Let it Go."
5) Direct Instruction on Let it Go.
6) Pre-assessment on Let it Go. Discuss trouble spots
7) Student conductors and sectional on Let it Go.
8) Post assessment on Let it Go
9) Pre-assessment on "Be Still, My Soul." We will record ourselves performing this piece first. Then we will listen to and analyze our performance.
10) Rehearse using student conductors, direct instruction, and differentiated small groups.
11) Direct Instruction to cover trouble spots on "Be Still My Soul."
12) Post-assessment on "Be Still My Soul." We will record ourselves performing this piece again, then we will listen to an analyze our performance? Did we grow? If so, how and why? If we didn't, why not?
13) "Appalachian Folk Dance" (we will use the same rehearsal and assessment techniques as "Be Still My Soul")
14) Exit ticket! (Comments on Google Classroom - UNDER the parent post)
Welcome to our full band rehearsal. There is a LOT to do, and only 75 minutes to do it all, so we are going to have to purposeful and stay on track to get it all done.
Today, you will sign in on the sign in sheet and take your seat in band. Then we will be doing some "book work" and reading exercises. We will be continuing the use of the pre and post assessment tool of recording ourselves and discussing our performance which delivered so much improvement for us the last three rehearsals.
Today you are starting your first student selected piece! "Let it Go" is an awesome arrangement, and it is very challenging. We'll have to work hard to get it done, but I know we can do it!
1) Brief review of PACK in band. Brief review of 5 rules.
When I am speaking you are listening.
When you are speaking I am listening. We never speak over each other
If you are playing an instrument, I promise to listen and/or play with you.
If I am playing, you should be listening, or playing along with me.
Keeps hands and instruments to yourselves
2) Warm Up Time!
1) Red book #s 88,#131 and page 42 introduction (time for scales!)
3) How to be a conductor!
4) Listen To: Let it Go. Hand out "Let it Go."
5) Direct Instruction on Let it Go.
6) Pre-assessment on Let it Go. Discuss trouble spots
7) Student conductors and sectional on Let it Go.
8) Post assessment on Let it Go
9) Pre-assessment on "Be Still, My Soul." We will record ourselves performing this piece first. Then we will listen to and analyze our performance.
10) Rehearse using student conductors, direct instruction, and differentiated small groups.
11) Direct Instruction to cover trouble spots on "Be Still My Soul."
12) Post-assessment on "Be Still My Soul." We will record ourselves performing this piece again, then we will listen to an analyze our performance? Did we grow? If so, how and why? If we didn't, why not?
13) "Appalachian Folk Dance" (we will use the same rehearsal and assessment techniques as "Be Still My Soul")
14) Exit ticket! (Comments on Google Classroom - UNDER the parent post)
Wednesday, December 10, 2014
Band Today
Dear Bands,
Please click this link to see the schedule (it also appears on the right hand side of this blog so that when this entry scrolls past you can still easily access it).
Today is a band "G" day, and tomorrow is a band "H" day.
Hope this helps!
Mr. Akter
Please click this link to see the schedule (it also appears on the right hand side of this blog so that when this entry scrolls past you can still easily access it).
Today is a band "G" day, and tomorrow is a band "H" day.
Hope this helps!
Mr. Akter
Monday, December 8, 2014
8th Grade Band
Welcome to our band rehearsal! You will need your instruments and your devices. There is a TON to do. We will need to be purposeful to get it all done.
Our Plan:
1) Welcome!
2) Warm Ups and Tune - Western Region Scalesl
3) Page 42 Warm Ups, including scales and chorale
LUNCH BREAK
B=
LUNCH BREAK
B=
1) Listen to "Amazing Grace"
2) Start Rehearsal of "Amazing Grace." Rehearsal techniques will include: Full Band Run Through for Pre-assessment, Sectionals for differentiation, Full Band Run through for Post Assessment, Student Conductors. We wan the entire piece "roughed in" today.
3) Listen to "Last Full Measure"
4) Start Rehearsal of "Last Full Measure." Rehearsal techniques will include: Full Band Run Through for Pre-assessment, Sectionals for differentiation, Full Band Run through for Post Assessment, Student Conductors. We want to start polishing today, and we ought to have the piece roughed in successfully. GREAT JOB FLUTE SOLOISTS! We've had 3 thus far in 7th and 8th grade band. We need some more!
5) Armed Forces on Parade.
5) Armed Forces on Parade.
6) Assignments for practicing.
7) Post to Google Classroom for "exit ticket."
Tuesday, December 2, 2014
8th Grade Band
Welcome to our band rehearsal! You will need your instruments and your devices. There is a TON to do. We will need to be purposeful to get it all done.
Our Plan:
1) Welcome!
2) Warm Ups and Tune - Western Region Scalesl
3) Page 42 Warm Ups, including scales and chorale
LUNCH BREAK
B=
LUNCH BREAK
B=
1) Listen to "Amazing Grace"
2) Start Rehearsal of "Amazing Grace." Rehearsal techniques will include: Full Band Run Through for Pre-assessment, Sectionals for differentiation, Full Band Run through for Post Assessment, Student Conductors. We wan the entire piece "roughed in" today.
3) Listen to "Last Full Measure"
4) Start Rehearsal of "Last Full Measure." Rehearsal techniques will include: Full Band Run Through for Pre-assessment, Sectionals for differentiation, Full Band Run through for Post Assessment, Student Conductors. We want to start polishing today, and we ought to have the piece roughed in successfully. GREAT JOB FLUTE SOLOISTS! We've had 3 thus far in 7th and 8th grade band. We need some more!
5) Listen to Amazing Grace.
Rehearsal techniques include student conductors, direct instruction, and sectionals
5) Listen to Amazing Grace.
Rehearsal techniques include student conductors, direct instruction, and sectionals
6) Assignments for practicing.
7) Post to Google Classroom for "exit ticket."
Band Today
Dear Bands,
Please click this link to see the schedule (it also appears on the right hand side of this blog so that when this entry scrolls past you can still easily access it).
Today is a band "A" day, and tomorrow is a band "B" day.
Hope this helps!
Mr. Akter
Please click this link to see the schedule (it also appears on the right hand side of this blog so that when this entry scrolls past you can still easily access it).
Today is a band "A" day, and tomorrow is a band "B" day.
Hope this helps!
Mr. Akter
Monday, December 1, 2014
Band Today
Dear Bands,
Please click this link to see the schedule (it also appears on the right hand side of this blog so that when this entry scrolls past you can still easily access it).
Today is a band "H" day, and tomorrow is a band "A" day.
Hope this helps!
Mr. Akter
Please click this link to see the schedule (it also appears on the right hand side of this blog so that when this entry scrolls past you can still easily access it).
Today is a band "H" day, and tomorrow is a band "A" day.
Hope this helps!
Mr. Akter
Monday, November 24, 2014
6th Grade Band
Hi All!
Welcome to our full band rehearsal. There is a LOT to do, and only 75 minutes to do it all, so we are going to have to purposeful and stay on track to get it all done.
Last rehearsal was a real "break through" rehearsal on both "Be Still, My Soul" and "Appalachian Folk Dance." The amount of progress was just stunning. You sounded awesome!
Today, you will sign in on the sign in sheet and take your seat in band. Then we will be doing some "book work" and reading exercises. We will be continuing the use of the pre and post assessment tool of recording ourselves and discussing our performance which delivered so much improvement for us the last three rehearsals.
You student selected pieces have been ordered! We will start them next rehearsal!
1) Brief review of PACK in band. Brief review of 5 rules.
When I am speaking you are listening.
When you are speaking I am listening. We never speak over each other
If you are playing an instrument, I promise to listen and/or play with you.
If I am playing, you should be listening, or playing along with me.
Keeps hands and instruments to yourselves
2) Warm Up Time!
1) Red book #s 88,#131 and page 42 introduction (time for scales!)
3) How to be a conductor! (fourth and final conducting lesson - you will be doing lots of conducting this year)
4) Pre-assessment on "Be Still, My Soul." We will record ourselves performing this piece first. Then we will listen to and analyze our performance.
5) Rehearse using student conductors, direct instruction, and differentiated small groups.
6) Direct Instruction to cover trouble spots on "Be Still My Soul."
7) Post-assessment on "Be Still My Soul." We will record ourselves performing this piece again, then we will listen to an analyze our performance? Did we grow? If so, how and why? If we didn't, why not?
8) "Appalachian Folk Dance" (we will use the same rehearsal and assessment techniques as "Be Still My Soul")
9) Exit ticket! (Comments on Google Classroom - UNDER the parent post)
Welcome to our full band rehearsal. There is a LOT to do, and only 75 minutes to do it all, so we are going to have to purposeful and stay on track to get it all done.
Last rehearsal was a real "break through" rehearsal on both "Be Still, My Soul" and "Appalachian Folk Dance." The amount of progress was just stunning. You sounded awesome!
Today, you will sign in on the sign in sheet and take your seat in band. Then we will be doing some "book work" and reading exercises. We will be continuing the use of the pre and post assessment tool of recording ourselves and discussing our performance which delivered so much improvement for us the last three rehearsals.
You student selected pieces have been ordered! We will start them next rehearsal!
1) Brief review of PACK in band. Brief review of 5 rules.
When I am speaking you are listening.
When you are speaking I am listening. We never speak over each other
If you are playing an instrument, I promise to listen and/or play with you.
If I am playing, you should be listening, or playing along with me.
Keeps hands and instruments to yourselves
2) Warm Up Time!
1) Red book #s 88,#131 and page 42 introduction (time for scales!)
3) How to be a conductor! (fourth and final conducting lesson - you will be doing lots of conducting this year)
4) Pre-assessment on "Be Still, My Soul." We will record ourselves performing this piece first. Then we will listen to and analyze our performance.
5) Rehearse using student conductors, direct instruction, and differentiated small groups.
6) Direct Instruction to cover trouble spots on "Be Still My Soul."
7) Post-assessment on "Be Still My Soul." We will record ourselves performing this piece again, then we will listen to an analyze our performance? Did we grow? If so, how and why? If we didn't, why not?
8) "Appalachian Folk Dance" (we will use the same rehearsal and assessment techniques as "Be Still My Soul")
9) Exit ticket! (Comments on Google Classroom - UNDER the parent post)
Band Today
Dear Bands,
Please click this link to see the schedule (it also appears on the right hand side of this blog so that when this entry scrolls past you can still easily access it).
Today is a band "F" day, and tomorrow is a band "G" day.
Hope this helps!
Mr. Akter
Please click this link to see the schedule (it also appears on the right hand side of this blog so that when this entry scrolls past you can still easily access it).
Today is a band "F" day, and tomorrow is a band "G" day.
Hope this helps!
Mr. Akter
Thursday, November 20, 2014
Band Today
Dear Bands,
Please click this link to see the schedule (it also appears on the right hand side of this blog so that when this entry scrolls past you can still easily access it).
Today is a band "D" day, and tomorrow is a band "E" day.
Hope this helps!
Mr. Akter
Please click this link to see the schedule (it also appears on the right hand side of this blog so that when this entry scrolls past you can still easily access it).
Today is a band "D" day, and tomorrow is a band "E" day.
Hope this helps!
Mr. Akter
Monday, November 17, 2014
8th Grade PLC
Welcome to our band rehearsal! You will need your instruments and your devices. There is a TON to do. We will need to be purposeful to get it all done, especially given the early dismissal day due to veterans day. As we prepare "Last Full Measure" it is a good idea to think about what those words mean, and those who risk their lives in the service of this country.
Our Plan:
1) Welcome!
2) Warm Ups and Tune - Western Region Scales and a Choral
3) Student Conductors! Fourth lesson review
6) A Wild West-ern Regional Etude (sections 1, 2, and 3)
Instructional techniques: Teacher Modeling and sectionals - Reminder about mock auditions.
7) Listen to "Amazing Grace"
8) Start Rehearsal of "Amazing Grace." Rehearsal techniques will include: Full Band Run Through for Pre-assessment, Sectionals for differentiation, Full Band Run through for Post Assessment, Student Conductors. We wan the entire piece "roughed in" today.
9) Listen to "Last Full Measure"
10) Start Rehearsal of "Last Full Measure." Rehearsal techniques will include: Full Band Run Through for Pre-assessment, Sectionals for differentiation, Full Band Run through for Post Assessment, Student Conductors. We want to start polishing today, and we ought to have the piece roughed in successfully. GREAT JOB FLUTE SOLOISTS! We've had 3 thus far in 7th and 8th grade band. We need some more!
11) Listen to Amazing Grace.
Rehearsal techniques include student conductors, direct instruction, and sectionals
11) Listen to Amazing Grace.
Rehearsal techniques include student conductors, direct instruction, and sectionals
12) Assignments for practicing.
13) Post to Google Classroom for "exit ticket."
Band Today
Dear Bands,
Please click this link to see the schedule (it also appears on the right hand side of this blog so that when this entry scrolls past you can still easily access it).
Today is a band "A" day, and tomorrow is a band "B" day.
Hope this helps!
Mr. Akter
Please click this link to see the schedule (it also appears on the right hand side of this blog so that when this entry scrolls past you can still easily access it).
Today is a band "A" day, and tomorrow is a band "B" day.
Hope this helps!
Mr. Akter
Friday, November 14, 2014
Band Today
Dear Bands,
Please click this link to see the schedule (it also appears on the right hand side of this blog so that when this entry scrolls past you can still easily access it).
Today is a band "H" day, and Monday is a band "A" day.
Hope this helps!
Mr. Akter
Please click this link to see the schedule (it also appears on the right hand side of this blog so that when this entry scrolls past you can still easily access it).
Today is a band "H" day, and Monday is a band "A" day.
Hope this helps!
Mr. Akter
Wednesday, November 12, 2014
7th Grade Band
Welcome to our band rehearsal! You will need your instruments and your devices. There is a TON to do. We will need to be purposeful to get it all done, especially given the early dismissal day due to veterans day. As we prepare "Last Full Measure" it is a good idea to think about what those words mean, and those who risk their lives in the service of this country.
Our Plan:
1) Welcome!
2) Warm Ups and Tune - "Tradition of Excellence Book 2 - Page 2 and page 42
3) Student Conductors! Fourth lesson review
6) A Wild West-ern Regional Etude (sections 1, 2, and 3)
Instructional techniques: Teacher Modeling and sectionals - Final reminder for
paperwork
7) Listen to "Last Full Measure"
8) Start Rehearsal of "Last Full Measure." Rehearsal techniques will include: Full Band Run Through for Pre-assessment, Sectionals for differentiation, Full Band Run through for Post Assessment, Student Conductors. We wan the entire piece "roughed in" today. GREAT JOB FLUTE SOLOISTS! We've had 3 thus far in 7th and 8th grade band. We need some more!
9) Listen to Amazing Grace.
Rehearsal techniques include student conductors, direct instruction, and sectionals
9) Listen to Amazing Grace.
Rehearsal techniques include student conductors, direct instruction, and sectionals
10) Assignments for practicing.
11) Post to Google Classroom for "exit ticket."
6th Grade Band
Hi All!
Welcome to our full band rehearsal. There is a LOT to do, and only 75 minutes to do it all, so we are going to have to purposeful and stay on track to get it all done.
You will walk in to recordings of "Be Still, My Soul" and "Appalachian Folk Dance" our two teacher selected pieces. You will sign in on the sign in sheet and take your seat in band. (click on the names of the pieces for audio recordings). Most importantly, we will be continuing the use of the pre and post assessment tool of recording ourselves and discussing our performance which delivered so much improvement for us the last two rehearsals.
1) Brief review of PACK in band. Brief review of 5 rules.
When I am speaking you are listening.
When you are speaking I am listening. We never speak over each other
If you are playing an instrument, I promise to listen and/or play with you.
If I am playing, you should be listening, or playing along with me.
Keeps hands and instruments to yourselves
2) Warm Up Time!
1) Red book #s 88,#131 and page 42 introduction (time for scales!)
3) How to be a conductor! (fourth and final conducting lesson - you will be doing lots of conducting this year)
4) Pre-assessment on "Be Still, My Soul." We will record ourselves performing this piece first. Then we will listen to and analyze our performance.
5) Rehearse using student conductors, direct instruction, and differentiated small groups.
6) Direct Instruction to cover trouble spots on "Be Still My Soul."
7) Post-assessment on "Appalachian Folk Dance." We will record ourselves performing this piece again, then we will listen to an analyze our performance? Did we grow? If so, how and why? If we didn't, why not?
8) "Be Still My Soul" (we will use the same rehearsal and assessment techniques as "Appalachian Folk Dance")
9) Exit ticket! (Comments on Google Classroom - UNDER the parent post)
Welcome to our full band rehearsal. There is a LOT to do, and only 75 minutes to do it all, so we are going to have to purposeful and stay on track to get it all done.
You will walk in to recordings of "Be Still, My Soul" and "Appalachian Folk Dance" our two teacher selected pieces. You will sign in on the sign in sheet and take your seat in band. (click on the names of the pieces for audio recordings). Most importantly, we will be continuing the use of the pre and post assessment tool of recording ourselves and discussing our performance which delivered so much improvement for us the last two rehearsals.
1) Brief review of PACK in band. Brief review of 5 rules.
When I am speaking you are listening.
When you are speaking I am listening. We never speak over each other
If you are playing an instrument, I promise to listen and/or play with you.
If I am playing, you should be listening, or playing along with me.
Keeps hands and instruments to yourselves
2) Warm Up Time!
1) Red book #s 88,#131 and page 42 introduction (time for scales!)
3) How to be a conductor! (fourth and final conducting lesson - you will be doing lots of conducting this year)
4) Pre-assessment on "Be Still, My Soul." We will record ourselves performing this piece first. Then we will listen to and analyze our performance.
5) Rehearse using student conductors, direct instruction, and differentiated small groups.
6) Direct Instruction to cover trouble spots on "Be Still My Soul."
7) Post-assessment on "Appalachian Folk Dance." We will record ourselves performing this piece again, then we will listen to an analyze our performance? Did we grow? If so, how and why? If we didn't, why not?
8) "Be Still My Soul" (we will use the same rehearsal and assessment techniques as "Appalachian Folk Dance")
9) Exit ticket! (Comments on Google Classroom - UNDER the parent post)
Band Today
Dear Bands,
Please click this link to see the schedule (it also appears on the right hand side of this blog so that when this entry scrolls past you can still easily access it).
Today is a band "F" day, and tomorrow is a band "G" day.
Hope this helps!
Mr. Akter
Please click this link to see the schedule (it also appears on the right hand side of this blog so that when this entry scrolls past you can still easily access it).
Today is a band "F" day, and tomorrow is a band "G" day.
Hope this helps!
Mr. Akter
Tuesday, November 11, 2014
Band Today
Dear Bands,
Please click this link to see the schedule (it also appears on the right hand side of this blog so that when this entry scrolls past you can still easily access it).
Today is a band "E" day, and tomorrow is a band "F" day.
As we go through our school day today let's be mindful of the sacrifices those who serve in our armed forces make every day! Thank you, veterans!
Mr. Akter
Please click this link to see the schedule (it also appears on the right hand side of this blog so that when this entry scrolls past you can still easily access it).
Today is a band "E" day, and tomorrow is a band "F" day.
As we go through our school day today let's be mindful of the sacrifices those who serve in our armed forces make every day! Thank you, veterans!
Mr. Akter
8th Grade Band
8th Grade PLC
Welcome to our band rehearsal! You will need your instruments and your devices. There is a TON to do. We will need to be purposeful to get it all done, especially given the early dismissal day due to veterans day. As we prepare "Last Full Measure" it is a good idea to think about what those words mean, and those who risk their lives in the service of this country.
Our Plan:
1) Welcome!
2) Warm Ups and Tune - "Tradition of Excellence Book 2 - Page 2 and page 42
3) Student Conductors! Fourth lesson review
6) A Wild West-ern Regional Etude (sections 1, 2, and 3)
Instructional techniques: Teacher Modeling and sectionals - Final reminder for
paperwork
7) Listen to "Last Full Measure"
8) Start Rehearsal of "Last Full Measure." Rehearsal techniques will include: Full Band Run Through for Pre-assessment, Sectionals for differentiation, Full Band Run through for Post Assessment, Student Conductors. We wan the entire piece "roughed in" today. GREAT JOB FLUTE SOLOISTS! We've had 3 thus far in 7th and 8th grade band. We need some more!
9) Listen to Amazing Grace.
Rehearsal techniques include student conductors, direct instruction, and sectionals
9) Listen to Amazing Grace.
Rehearsal techniques include student conductors, direct instruction, and sectionals
10) Assignments for practicing.
11) Post to Google Classroom for "exit ticket."
Monday, November 10, 2014
Band Today
Dear Bands,
Please click this link to see the schedule (it also appears on the right hand side of this blog so that when this entry scrolls past you can still easily access it).
Today is a band "D" day, and tomorrow is a band "E" day.
I hope this helps!
Mr. Akter
Please click this link to see the schedule (it also appears on the right hand side of this blog so that when this entry scrolls past you can still easily access it).
Today is a band "D" day, and tomorrow is a band "E" day.
I hope this helps!
Mr. Akter
Thursday, November 6, 2014
7th Grade PLC
Welcome to our band rehearsal! You will need your instruments and your devices. There is a TON to do. We will need to be purposeful to get it all done.
Our Plan:
1) Welcome!
2) Warm Ups and Tune - "Tradition of Excellence Book 2 - Page 2 and page 42
3) Student Conductors! Third lesson review
4 Listen to "Last Full Measure"
5) Start Rehearsal of "Last Full Measure." Rehearsal techniques will include: Full Band Run Through for Pre-assessment, Sectionals for differentiation, Full Band Run through for Post Assessment, Student Conductors. We wan the entire piece "roughed in" today. GREAT JOB FLUTE SOLOISTS! We've had 3 thus far in 7th and 8th grade band. We need some more!
6) Listen to Amazing Grace.
Rehearsal techniques include student conductors, direct instruction, and sectionals
6) Listen to Amazing Grace.
Rehearsal techniques include student conductors, direct instruction, and sectionals
7) Assignments for practicing.
8 Post to Google Classroom for "exit ticket."
Mr. A will be spending part of today's rehearsal in a meeting in the front office about a school improvement grant. During that time, you will need your device. You will work on the following activities:
Treble clef instruments: http://www.musictechteacher.com/music_quizzes/quiz_treble_clef_sports_blaster/quiz_treble_clef_sports_blaster.htm
Bass clef instruments: http://www.musictechteacher.com/music_quizzes/quiz_bass_clef_sports_blaster/quiz_bass_clef_sports_blaster.htm After playing this game for 10 minutes. Move on to these activites: Drummers: http://www.vicfirth.com/education/keyboard/speednotereading.html Flutes: http://www.flutetrainer.com/
Clarinets: http://www.clarinettrainer.com/ Saxophones: www.musicofmoscow.com/kramer/saxophoneframes.html Brass instruments: http://www.childrensmusicworkshop.com/musictheory/trainers/html/id86_en.html
Mr. A will be spending part of today's rehearsal in a meeting in the front office about a school improvement grant. During that time, you will need your device. You will work on the following activities:
Treble clef instruments: http://www.musictechteacher.com/music_quizzes/quiz_treble_clef_sports_blaster/quiz_treble_clef_sports_blaster.htm
Bass clef instruments: http://www.musictechteacher.com/music_quizzes/quiz_bass_clef_sports_blaster/quiz_bass_clef_sports_blaster.htm After playing this game for 10 minutes. Move on to these activites: Drummers: http://www.vicfirth.com/education/keyboard/speednotereading.html Flutes: http://www.flutetrainer.com/
Clarinets: http://www.clarinettrainer.com/ Saxophones: www.musicofmoscow.com/kramer/saxophoneframes.html Brass instruments: http://www.childrensmusicworkshop.com/musictheory/trainers/html/id86_en.html
6th Grade Band
Hi All!
Welcome to our full band rehearsal. There is a LOT to do, and only 75 minutes to do it all, so we are going to have to purposeful and stay on track to get it all done.
You will walk in to recordings of "Be Still, My Soul" and "Appalachian Folk Dance" our two teacher selected pieces. You will sign in on the sign in sheet and take your seat in band. (click on the names of the pieces for audio recordings). Most importantly, we will be continuing the use of the pre and post assessment tool of recording ourselves and discussing our performance which delivered so much improvement for us last rehearsal.
1) Brief review of PACK in band. Brief review of 5 rules.
When I am speaking you are listening.
When you are speaking I am listening. We never speak over each other
If you are playing an instrument, I promise to listen and/or play with you.
If I am playing, you should be listening, or playing along with me.
Keeps hands and instruments to yourselves
2) Warm Up Time!
1) Red book #s 88,#131 and page 42 introduction (time for scales!)
3) How to be a conductor! (fourth and final conducting lesson - you will be doing lots of conducting this year)
4) Pre-assessment on "Be Still, My Soul." We will record ourselves performing this piece first. Then we will listen to and analyze our performance.
5) Rehearse using student conductors, direct instruction, and differentiated small groups.
6) Direct Instruction to cover trouble spots on "Be Still My Soul."
7) Post-assessment on "Be Still, My Soul." We will record ourselves performing this piece again, then we will listen to an analyze our performance? Did we grow? If so, how and why? If we didn't, why not?
8) "Appalachian Folk Dance" (we will use the same rehearsal and assessment techniques as "Be Still, My Soul")
9) Exit ticket! (Comments on Google Classroom - UNDER the parent post)
Welcome to our full band rehearsal. There is a LOT to do, and only 75 minutes to do it all, so we are going to have to purposeful and stay on track to get it all done.
You will walk in to recordings of "Be Still, My Soul" and "Appalachian Folk Dance" our two teacher selected pieces. You will sign in on the sign in sheet and take your seat in band. (click on the names of the pieces for audio recordings). Most importantly, we will be continuing the use of the pre and post assessment tool of recording ourselves and discussing our performance which delivered so much improvement for us last rehearsal.
1) Brief review of PACK in band. Brief review of 5 rules.
When I am speaking you are listening.
When you are speaking I am listening. We never speak over each other
If you are playing an instrument, I promise to listen and/or play with you.
If I am playing, you should be listening, or playing along with me.
Keeps hands and instruments to yourselves
2) Warm Up Time!
1) Red book #s 88,#131 and page 42 introduction (time for scales!)
3) How to be a conductor! (fourth and final conducting lesson - you will be doing lots of conducting this year)
4) Pre-assessment on "Be Still, My Soul." We will record ourselves performing this piece first. Then we will listen to and analyze our performance.
5) Rehearse using student conductors, direct instruction, and differentiated small groups.
6) Direct Instruction to cover trouble spots on "Be Still My Soul."
7) Post-assessment on "Be Still, My Soul." We will record ourselves performing this piece again, then we will listen to an analyze our performance? Did we grow? If so, how and why? If we didn't, why not?
8) "Appalachian Folk Dance" (we will use the same rehearsal and assessment techniques as "Be Still, My Soul")
9) Exit ticket! (Comments on Google Classroom - UNDER the parent post)
Band Today
Dear Bands,
Please click this link to see the schedule (it also appears on the right hand side of this blog so that when this entry scrolls past you can still easily access it).
Today is a band "B" day, and tomorrow is a band "C" day.
I hope this helps!
Mr. Akter
Please click this link to see the schedule (it also appears on the right hand side of this blog so that when this entry scrolls past you can still easily access it).
Today is a band "B" day, and tomorrow is a band "C" day.
I hope this helps!
Mr. Akter
Wednesday, November 5, 2014
8th Grade PLC
Welcome to our band rehearsal! You will need your instruments and your devices. There is a TON to do. We will need to be purposeful to get it all done.
Our Plan:
1) Welcome!
2) Student selected pieces (We NEED to get to this today... we've skipped it the last three rehearsals due to musical objectives. We can't afford to skip it today)
3) Final reminder Marching Band Party!
2) Student selected pieces (We NEED to get to this today... we've skipped it the last three rehearsals due to musical objectives. We can't afford to skip it today)
3) Final reminder Marching Band Party!
4) Warm Ups and Tune - "Tradition of Excellence Book 2 - Page 2 and page 42
5) Student Conductors! Third lesson review
6) A Wild West-ern Regional Etude (sections 1, 2, and 3)
Instructional techniques: Teacher Modeling and sectionals
7) Webrhythms! Lesson 1 2, and 3
8) Listen to "Last Full Measure"
9) Start Rehearsal of "Last Full Measure." Rehearsal techniques will include: Full Band Run Through for Pre-assessment, Sectionals for differentiation, Full Band Run through for Post Assessment, Student Conductors. We wan the entire piece "roughed in" today. GREAT JOB FLUTE SOLOISTS! We've had 3 thus far in 7th and 8th grade band. We need some more!
10) Listen to Amazing Grace.
Rehearsal techniques include student conductors, direct instruction, and sectionals
10) Listen to Amazing Grace.
Rehearsal techniques include student conductors, direct instruction, and sectionals
11) Assignments for practicing.
12) Post to Google Classroom for "exit ticket."
Band Today!
Dear Bands,
Please click this link to see the schedule (it also appears on the right hand side of this blog so that when this entry scrolls past you can still easily access it).
Today is a band "A" day, and tomorrow is a band "B" day.
I hope this helps!
Mr. Akter
Please click this link to see the schedule (it also appears on the right hand side of this blog so that when this entry scrolls past you can still easily access it).
Today is a band "A" day, and tomorrow is a band "B" day.
I hope this helps!
Mr. Akter
Monday, November 3, 2014
Band today!
Dear Bands,
Please click this link to see the schedule (it also appears on the right hand side of this blog so that when this entry scrolls past you can still easily access it).
Today is a band "H" day, and Wednesday is a band "A" day.
I hope this helps!
Mr. Akter
Please click this link to see the schedule (it also appears on the right hand side of this blog so that when this entry scrolls past you can still easily access it).
Today is a band "H" day, and Wednesday is a band "A" day.
I hope this helps!
Mr. Akter
Thursday, October 30, 2014
7th Grade Band
Welcome to our band rehearsal! You will need your instruments and your devices. Today we will be rehearsing our teacher selected pieces, discussing Western Region Band, discussing the lesson schedule, and rehearsing our music. There is a TON to do. We will need to be purposeful to get it all done.
Our Plan:
1) Welcome!
2) PACK and Band! (brief review)
When I am speaking you are listening.
When you are speaking I am listening. We never speak over each other
If you are playing an instrument, I promise to listen and/or play with you.
If I am playing, you should be listening, or playing along with me.
Keeps hands and instruments to yourselves
3) Warm Ups and Tune - "Tradition of Excellence Book 2 - Page 2 and page 42
4) Student Conductors! Third lesson review
5) Mr. Akter performs A Wild Western Regional Etude for modeling.
5) Mr. Akter performs A Wild Western Regional Etude for modeling.
6) A Wild West-ern Regional Etude (All sections: incorporate teacher modeling and sectionals into rehearsal)
7) Webrhythms reading exercises
8) Listen to "Last Full Measure"
9) Start Rehearsal of "Last Full Measure." Rehearsal techniques will include: Full Band Run Through for Pre-assessment, Sectionals for differentiation, Full Band Run through for Post Assessment, Student Conductors
10) Listen to Amazing Grace
11) We will utilize the same rehearsal techniques on Amazing Grace that we used for "Last Full Measure."
10) Listen to Amazing Grace
11) We will utilize the same rehearsal techniques on Amazing Grace that we used for "Last Full Measure."
12) Assignments for practicing.
13) Post to Google Classroom for "exit ticket."
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