6th Grade Band

Hello and welcome to our rehearsal for 6th grade!

We only have 40 minutes, so it is very important to get her as quickly as you can at the beginning of the period so we can play as long as possible. Please sign in quickly and find your seat in your section.

Our Learning Targets:

(Drums)  I can play a single stroke, double stroke, and five stroke roll. I can play flams and flam taps

Wind and bells: I can play a concert Bb major scale and Eb major with arpeggio

I can Freedom of Finale at a 3 or a 4 on our music rating scale.

I can play Eye of the Tiger at a 3 or a 4 on our music performance rating scale.

I can define what "balance" means and what a good balance sounds like


Here is our plan:

1) Brief review of PACK norms.

2) Please find materials extra materials for the rehearsal lined up on top of the cabinet. If you forgot your music you will find extra copies there.

3) Warm Ups! - Scales and rudiments

4) The Pyramid of Sound! What is balance and how do we get a good one!

5) After warming up we will focus on "Freedom Finale!" We will play Freedom Finale with student conductors and I will reinforce sections.We will also do mini lessons with sectionals. Essential question: Can we apply the pyramid of sound to our performance of Freedom Finale? If so, how? 

5) Practicing assignments!

I look forward to seeing you for PLC!

8th Grade Band

Today our focus is Star Wars The Force Awakens. Student selected pieces should be here in a week or two.

I can play all  of Star Wars The Force Awakens with a minimal number of errors and with confidence.

I can play the Blues Brothers Greatest Hits successfully and with confidence up until the end.

I am aware of the two student selected pieces we are going to be receiving next rehearsal.   

Today we will warming up with Western Region style scales. 

I will have as many extra resources as possible, but PLEASE bring your materials to band every week. It is part of our core values to be prepared! Extra materials are out on top of the chorus cabinet.

Today we want to make sure both of our current pieces are at least at the "3" level so that we can successfully start our student selected pieces 

Today's Plan:

Western Region Scales

"Star Wars the Force Awakens"

"The Blues Brothers Greatest Hits!"

I'm looking forward to a great rehearsal!

7th Grade Band

Welcome to band rehearsal!

Learning Targets: 

I can play the Bb, Eb, and F Major scales with a minimal number of errors and with confidence. I can play the chromatic scale with a moderate number of errors, and know what I need to practice at home. 

I can play Star Wars The Force Awakens with a minimal number of errors and with confidence up until measure 25. I can play with a moderate number of errors, and know I what I need to practice at home, up until the end.

I can play the Blues Brothers Greatest Hits successfully and with confidence up until the end.  

We will be warming up with a new scale sheet today.

I will have as many extra resources as possible, but PLEASE bring your materials to band every week. It is part of our core values to be prepared! Extra materials are out on top of the chorus cabinet.

Today we will be receiving our selected pieces poll via Google and getting a reminder about Western Region. 

Today's Plan:

WRMS Scales. 

"The Blues Brothers Greatest Hits!"

"Star Wars the Force Awakens"

I'm looking forward to a great rehearsal!

6th Grade Post

Hello and welcome to our rehearsal for 6th grade!

We only have 40 minutes, so it is very important to get her as quickly as you can at the beginning of the period so we can play as long as possible. Please sign in quickly and find your seat in your section.

Our Learning Targets:

(Drums)  I can play a single stroke, double stroke, and five stroke roll.

Wind and bells: I can play a concert Bb major scale with arpeggio

I can Freedom of Finale at a 3 or a 4 on our music rating scale.

I can play Eye of the Tiger at a 3 or a 4 on our music performance rating scale.


Here is our plan:

1) Brief review of PACK norms.

2) Please find materials extra materials for the rehearsal lined up on top of the cabinet. If you forgot your music you will find extra copies there.

3) Warm Ups! - Scales and rudiments

4) After warming up we will focus on "Freedom Finale!" We will play Freedom Finale with student conductors and I will reinforce sections.We will also do mini lessons with sectionals.

5) Practicing assignments!

I look forward to seeing you for PLC!

8th Grade Band

Today our focus is Star Wars The Force Awakens. Student selected pieces should be here in a week or two.

I can play all  of Star Wars The Force Awakens with a minimal number of errors and with confidence.

I can play the Blues Brothers Greatest Hits successfully and with confidence up until the end.  

Today we will warming up with Western Region style scales. 

I will have as many extra resources as possible, but PLEASE bring your materials to band every week. It is part of our core values to be prepared! Extra materials are out on top of the chorus cabinet.

Today we will be receiving our selected pieces poll via Google and getting a reminder about Western Region. 

Today's Plan:

Western Region Scales

"Star Wars the Force Awakens"

"The Blues Brothers Greatest Hits!"

I'm looking forward to a great rehearsal!

6th Grade Band

Hello and welcome to our rehearsal for 6th grade!

We only have 40 minutes, so it is very important to get her as quickly as you can at the beginning of the period so we can play as long as possible. Please sign in quickly and find your seat in your section.

Our Learning Target:

I can play the beginning of Freedom of Finale to the end with confidence and with a minimal number of errors.

I can play Eye of the Tiger at a 3 or a 4 on our music performance rating scale.


Here is our plan:

1) Brief review of PACK norms.

2) Please find materials extra materials for the rehearsal lined up on top of the cabinet. If you forgot your music you will find extra copies there.

3) Warm Ups! - In the interest of time we are skipping the red book warms ups today. We will warm up with run throughs of the Eye of the Tiger. Drummers: Auditions for the Eye of the Tiger Drum set parts will take place Wednesday Nov. 16th during band.

4) After warming up we will focus on "Freedom Finale!" We will play Freedom Finale with student conductors and I will reinforce sections.We will also do mini lessons with sectionals.

5) Practicing assignments!

I look forward to seeing you for PLC!

8th Grade PLC

We have a VERY short rehearsal today due to conferences, so it is important to take advantage of every second. Please get down to the band room promptly! Today our focus is Star Wars The Force Awakens.

I can play Star Wars The Force Awakens with a minimal number of errors and with confidence up until measure 25. I can play with a moderate number of errors, and know I what I need to practice at home, up until the end.

I will have as many extra resources as possible, but PLEASE bring your materials to band every week. It is part of our core values to be prepared! Extra materials are out on top of the chorus cabinet.

Today's Plan:

Reminder about due dates for Western Region. We will make sure everyone who wants to audition is registered. 

"Star Wars the Force Awakens"

I'm looking forward to a great rehearsal!