6th Grade PLC

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, Eb major, and F major scale with arpeggio

I can play Don't Stop Believin' at a 3 on our 4 point rating scale

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) I will greet you at the door and remind you that you need "Don't Stop Believin'" There will be extra copies on the file cabinet if you need one. 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.

2) Brief review of PACK norms.

3) Warm Ups! - Scales and rudiments

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

5) After warming up we will focus on Don't Stop Believin'. Essential question: Can we apply the pyramid of sound to our performance of  Don't Stop Believin? If so, how?  What instrument in the original recording plays the Trombone part? 

6) We will close with "Freedom Finale!"

7) Practicing assignments!

I look forward to seeing you for PLC!

8th Grade PLC

Learning Objectives:

I can play Viva La Vida (our student selected piece!) at a 3 on our music department rating scale

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 can define what "good balance" means for our band. I can define the "pyramid of sound" and know where my instrument is in the balance. 

I can play the Bb, Eb, and F Major Scales. I can play the chromatic scale in one octave. Drummers can play the single stroke roll, the double stroke roll, the 5 stroke roll, the flam, and the paradiddle rudiments. 

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 - Rehearsal technique: Pyramid of Sound exercise. Balance.

"Viva La Vida"
   Rehearsal techniques: Teacher and peer modeling. Accompaniment only. Melody only. Applying the pyramid of sound. Chanting parts.

"Star Wars the Force Awakens"
     Rehearsal techniques: Bopping. Rehearsing accompaniment only. Applying the pyramid of sound to ever section. Chanting parts.

"The Blues Brothers Greatest Hits!"
    Rehearsal techniques: Bottom up (starting with the bass line)

I'm looking forward to a great rehearsal!

7th Grade PLC!

Today our focus is Star Wars The Force Awakens. Student selected pieces should be here in a week. One is already here and we will pass it out if there is time today.

I can play Viva La Vida (our student selected piece!) at a 2 on our music department rating scale

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 can define what "good balance" means for our band. I can define the "pyramid of sound" and know where my instrument is in the balance. 

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 - Rehearsal technique: Pyramid of Sound exercise. Balance.

"Viva La Vida"
   Rehearsal techniques: Teacher and peer modeling. Accompaniment only. Melody only. Applying the pyramid of sound. Chanting parts.

"Star Wars the Force Awakens"
     Rehearsal techniques: Bopping. Rehearsing accompaniment only. Applying the pyramid of sound to ever section. Chanting parts.

"The Blues Brothers Greatest Hits!"
    Rehearsal techniques: 

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 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 play Don't Stop Believin' at a 2 on our 4 point rating scale (we are starting our student selected piece today!!)

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) I will greet you at the door and hand out copies of Don't Stop Believin' while you walk in! I am so excited to start our student selected piece!

2) Brief review of PACK norms.

3) 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.

4) Warm Ups! - Scales and rudiments

5) Brief Review: The Pyramid of Sound! What is balance and how do we get a good one!

6) After warming up we will focus on Don't Stop Believin'. This is really exciting for low brass and for drummers! Everyone gets to play set now!

7) We will close with "Freedom Finale!" Essential question: Can we apply the pyramid of sound to our performance of Freedom Finale? If so, how? Did we do a good job?

8) Practicing assignments!

I look forward to seeing you for PLC!

7th Grade Band

Today our focus is Star Wars The Force Awakens. Student selected pieces should be here in a week. One is already here and we will pass it out if there is time today.

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.   

I can define what "good balance" means for our band. I can define the "pyramid of sound" and know where my instrument is in the balance. 

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 - Rehearsal technique: Pyramid of Sound exercise. Balance.

"Star Wars the Force Awakens"
     Rehearsal techniques: Bopping. Rehearsing accompaniment only. Applying the pyramid of sound to ever section. Chanting parts.

"The Blues Brothers Greatest Hits!"
    Rehearsal techniques: 

I'm looking forward to a great rehearsal!