7th Grade PLC

You will need your instruments and your devices. Today we will be working on  Michael Jackson's Thriller, My Favorite Things, discussing Band Council and Western Region Auditions. We will be covering 3 major scales and the chromatic scales in warm ups, and making sure we have Smart Music and Embouchure / technque goals set for everyone! There is a TON to do.

Our Plan:

1) Welcome!

2) Discuss Band Council: schedule of meetings etc.

3) PACK and Band! (review)

     a) BRIEF review of our norms

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

4) Student Selected pieces. 8th Grade Band has already voted. We have 3 piece under consideration. Your turn to vote!

5) Warm Ups and Tune - "Tradition of Excellence Book 2 - Page 2 and page 42. Explain Bb, Eb, and F Concert major scales, the chormatic scale, the chorales, and audition requirements. Drummers: single stroke roll, double stroke roll, 5 stroke roll, paradiddle, multiple bounce roll, and flam.

6) Preassess Thriller

7) Rehearse Thriller. Rehearsal techniques include student conductors (Mr. Akter will play with various sections to reinforce how the parts sound in your mind) sectional, and direct instruction.

8) "Thumbs up / thumbs down:" Who needs help and on what section? Direct instruction and sectionals to address needs.

9) Post assess: Was there growth? If so, why? If not, why not? What needs to be addressed next?

10) Preassess My Favorite Things

11) "Thumbs up / thumbs down:" Who needs help and on what section? Direct instruction and sectionals to address needs.

12) Post assess: Was there growth? If so, why? If not, why not? What needs to be addressed next?

13) Assignments for practicing.

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