8th Grade Band Rehearsal

8th Grade Band Rehearsal

Welcome to our band rehearsal! Due to Naviance testing, this will be our FIRST full playing rehearsal. You will need your instruments and your devices. Today we will be working on  Michael Jackson's Thriller, discussing our student selected piece, discussing Western Region Band, getting information on Orchestra and Jazz 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) Make sure everyone is on Google Classroom.

3) PACK and Band! (review)

     a) BRIEF review of our norms

     b) IMPORTANT. Is there anything you need today to be successful.

4) Warm Ups and Tune - "Tradition of Excellence Book 2 - Page 2 and page 42

5) Review the following rhythms: 2 sixteenths followed by an eighth, 2 eighths followed by a sixteenth, the "one and and" syncopated rhythm, and the dotted eighth followed by a sixteenth. (flash cards)

6) Western Regional Etude (beginning to measure 12)

7) Re-play introduction. This is part one of your practicing assignment.

8) How many of you are interested in trying out for Western Region Band on December 5th?

9) Hand out "Thriller" (By Michael Jackson)

10) Listen to "Thriller"

11) Start Rehearsal of "Thriller." Rehearsal techniques will include: Full Band Run Through for Pre-assessment, Sectionals for differentiation, Full Band Run through for Post Assessment, Student Conductors

12) Assignments for practicing.

13) Post to Google Classroom for "exit ticket."