8th Grade Band

Hello and welcome to our rehearsal 8th Grade!

We have a lot to do today. First, I am very proud of you. It is time now for us to get up and moving on new pieces.

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 evaluate my performance using our 4 point rating scale and give concrete examples of how to improve.

I can play My Shot from Hamilton at a 2 or more on our 4 point rating scale.

Here is our plan:

1) I will greet you at the door and hand you a red clip. I will explain the various uses for the clip (questions and bathroom) during the rehearsal.

2) Objective discussion: while you walk in you will hearing a recording of My Shot. Get set up and in your seats quickly. We will review our learning targets.

3) Warm Ups! - Scales and rudiments

4) Please find a copy of "My Shot" from Hamilton on your stand.

6) Discuss hip hop. What is Hamilton about? Read the lyrics.

7) Rehearse sections (teacher modeling, discuss the STAR sight reading protocol)

8) Practicing assignments (if there is time we will address Jesu Joy of Man's Desiring by Bach)

I look forward to seeing you for PLC!

7th Grade Band

Hello and welcome to our rehearsal for 7th grade! 

We are now one rehearsal behind due to snow! We have a lot to do today. First, I am very proud of you. It is time now for us to get up and moving on new pieces. Today's rehearsal will be spent doing a little maintenance. It is time to hand  back our music from the first concert, get some new music from the second, go over the results of our concert survey together, and choose our student selected piece! Today is the absolute deadline for voting in our Google Poll.

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 evaluate my performance using our 4 point rating scale and give concrete examples of how to improve.

I can play Mars from the Planets at a 2 or more on our 4 point rating scale.

Here is our plan:

1) I will greet you at the door and remind you to check in and that you need your devices today if you have not voted in our poll.

2) Objective discussion: while you walk in you will hearing a recording of some songs. Get set up and in your seats quickly. We will review our learning targets.

3) Warm Ups! - Scales and rudiments

4) After warming up we will be doing some discussion. We will go over the results of the student selected pieces survey. Today is the day that I order.
https://docs.google.com/a/newfairfieldschools.org/document/d/1eEVxPih46R1aB1L8lpcrN_7LhN03DQlbRmHuNeF3_pk/edit?usp=sharing

5) Please find a copy of "Mars" from Holst's "The Planets" and Bach's "Jesu Joy of Man's Desiring" on your stand.

6) Discuss 5/4 time. Rehearse Holst

6) Rehearse sections. (teacher modeling, discuss the STAR sight reading protocol)

7) Discuss 3/4 time conducted "in one." Rehearse Bach.

8) Practicing assignments!

I look forward to seeing you for PLC!

6th Grade Band!

Hello and welcome to our rehearsal for 6th grade!

Today I will be announcing our student selected piece.

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 the beginning of The Finale from the Firebird at  a 2 (or greater) on our rating scale.

I can play the beginning of the Theme from Symphony #9 at a 2 (or greater) on our rating scale.

Here is our plan:

1) Objective discussion: while you walk in you will hearing a recording of some songs. Get set up and in your seats quickly. We will review our learning targets.

2) Warm Ups! - Scales and rudiments

3)Student selected pieces announcement https://docs.google.com/a/newfairfieldschools.org/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSegwbE52_CAUszlnBVDyP_H5zUs3AzYaLkk2nkuEoprWvuW3A/viewform

5) "Finale from the Firebird"  Rehearse sections. (teacher modeling, discuss the STAR sight reading protocol)

6) Theme from Symphony #9.

7) Practicing assignments!

I look forward to seeing you for PLC!

8th Grade PLC!

Hello and welcome to our rehearsal for 8th grade! 

We are now one rehearsal behind due to snow! We have a lot to do today. First, I am very proud of you. It is time now for us to get up and moving on new pieces. Today's rehearsal will be spent doing a little maintenance. It is time to hand  back our music from the first concert, get some new music from the second, go over the results of our concert survey together, and choose our student selected piece! Today is the absolute deadline for voting in our Google Poll.

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 evaluate my concert performance using our 4 point rating scale. I can rate each piece, analyzing my performance.

I can choose a favorite song that I would like to play on our next concert and give my thoughts on concert organization.

I can identify who Holst and Bach were and defend the choice to play classical music at the next concert

Here is our plan:

1) I will greet you at the door and remind you to check in and that you need your devices today if you have not voted in our poll.

2) Objective discussion: while you walk in you will hearing a recording of some songs. Get set up and in your seats quickly. We will review our learning targets.

3) Warm Ups! - Scales and rudiments

4) After warming up we will be doing some discussion. We will go over the results of our concert survey together as a class, and discuss / defend our ratings and evaluation. I will play for you a recording of each student selected piece that was available. I will send you a survey to vote on your favorite piece.
https://docs.google.com/a/newfairfieldschools.org/document/d/1eEVxPih46R1aB1L8lpcrN_7LhN03DQlbRmHuNeF3_pk/edit?usp=sharing

5) Please find a copy of "Mars" from Holst's "The Planets" and Bach's "Jesu Joy of Man's Desiring" on your stand.

6) Discuss 5/4 time. Rehearse Holst

6) Rehearse sections. (teacher modeling, discuss the STAR sight reading protocol)

7) Discuss 3/4 time conducted "in one." Rehearse Bach.

8) Practicing assignments!

I look forward to seeing you for PLC!

6th Grade Band

Hello and welcome to our rehearsal for 6th grade!

Amazing job on our concert! I am very proud of you. It is time now for us to get up and moving on new pieces. Today's rehearsal will be spent doing a little maintenance. It is time to hand  back our music from the first concert, get some new music from the second, go over the results of our concert survey together, and choose our student selected piece!

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 defend the decision to play classical music on the next concert and construct an argument as to why it a good idea to do so.

I can choose a favorite song that I would like to play on our next concert and give my thoughts on concert organization.

Here is our plan:

1) Objective discussion: while you walk in you will hearing a recording of some songs. Get set up and in your seats quickly. We will review our learning targets.

2) Warm Ups! - Scales and rudiments

3) After warming up we will be doing some discussion. We will go over the results of our student selected piece survey. If you haven't voted yet, this is your final chance. https://docs.google.com/a/newfairfieldschools.org/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSegwbE52_CAUszlnBVDyP_H5zUs3AzYaLkk2nkuEoprWvuW3A/viewform

5) Please find a copy of "Finale from the Firebird" on your stand.

6) Discuss 3/4 time.

7) Rehearse sections. (teacher modeling, discuss the STAR sight reading protocol)

8) Practicing assignments!

I look forward to seeing you for PLC!

7th Grade Band

Hello and welcome to our rehearsal for 7th grade!

Amazing job on our concert! I am very proud of you. It is time now for us to get up and moving on new pieces. Today's rehearsal will be spent doing a little maintenance. It is time to hand  back our music from the first concert, get some new music from the second, go over the results of our concert survey together, and choose our student selected piece!

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 evaluate my concert performance using our 4 point rating scale. I can rate each piece, analyzing my performance.

I can choose a favorite song that I would like to play on our next concert and give my thoughts on concert organization.

I can identify who Holst and Bach were and defend the choice to play classical music at the next concert

Here is our plan:

1) I will greet you at the door and remind you to check in and that you need your devices today.

2) Objective discussion: while you walk in you will hearing a recording of some songs. Get set up and in your seats quickly. We will review our learning targets.

3) Warm Ups! - Scales and rudiments

4) After warming up we will be doing some discussion. We will go over the results of our concert survey together as a class, and discuss / defend our ratings and evaluation. I will play for you a recording of each student selected piece that was available. I will send you a survey to vote on your favorite piece.
https://docs.google.com/a/newfairfieldschools.org/document/d/1eEVxPih46R1aB1L8lpcrN_7LhN03DQlbRmHuNeF3_pk/edit?usp=sharing

5) Please find a copy of "Mars" from Holst's "The Planets" on your stand.

6) Discuss 5/4 time.

6) Rehearse sections. (teacher modeling, discuss the STAR sight reading protocol)

8) Practicing assignments!

I look forward to seeing you for PLC!

6th Grade Band

Hello and welcome to our rehearsal for 6th grade!

Amazing job on our concert! I am very proud of you. It is time now for us to get up and moving on new pieces. Today's rehearsal will be spent doing a little maintenance. It is time to hand  back our music from the first concert, get some new music from the second, go over the results of our concert survey together, and choose our student selected piece!

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 evaluate my concert performance using our 4 point rating scale. I can rate each piece, analyzing my performance.

I can choose a favorite song that I would like to play on our next concert and give my thoughts on concert organization.

I can identify who Stravinsky was and defend the choice to play classical music at the next concert

Here is our plan:

1) I will greet you at the door and remind you to check in and that you need your devices today.

2) Objective discussion: while you walk in you will hearing a recording of some songs. Get set up and in your seats quickly. We will review our learning targets.

3) Warm Ups! - Scales and rudiments

4) After warming up we will be doing some discussion. We will go over the results of our concert survey together as a class, and discuss / defend our ratings and evaluation. I will play for you a recording of each student selected piece that was available. I will send you a survey to vote on your favorite piece. https://docs.google.com/a/newfairfieldschools.org/document/d/19DkKepyxppHFwCNnzmSpMmKWgpDrb4yiUKoTqeKaEsQ/edit?usp=sharing

5) Please find a copy of "Finale from the Firebird" on your stand.

6) Discuss 3/4 time.

6) Rehearse sections. (teacher modeling, discuss the STAR sight reading protocol)

8) Practicing assignments!

I look forward to seeing you for PLC!