7th Grade Excel Band

Learning Targets:
1) I can play the Bb, Eb, F, major scales and the chromatic scale
2) (Drummers) I can play the Single Stroke, Double Stroke, Five Stroke, and multiple bounce rolls. I can play the single paraddidle, flams, and flam taps.
3) I can play Superstition at a 3 out of 4 on our music department rating scale.
4) I can play page 5 of the blue book!
5) I can play the intro to Pictures at an Exhibition.

Lesson  Plan: 
1) Welcome and PACK review.
2) Scales
3) Western Region - Final call for those who want to audition
4) Superstition!
5) Intro to Pictures at an Exhibition
6) Blue Book

8th Grade Drummers

Learning Targets:
1) I can play fills and solos in rock, latin, and swing styles on the drum set
2) I can define "ensemble hits" and how to play them.
3) I can play Superstition at a 3 on our 4 point rating scale
4) I know my drum assignment for Pictures at an Exhibition and know what to practice next
5) I can play "Go For Excellence" at a three on our rating scale

Lesson Plan:
1) Begin with drum set work on fills in teams
2) Move to Superstition. Play it through and self assess. What needs work? Why?
3) Choose our drums for Pictures at an Exhibition.
4) Assess Skill Builder
5) Reading unit!

6th Grade Trombones, Beginning Saxes, and Trumpet

Learning Targets:
1) Beginning Saxes: I can play Manhattan Beach March
2) Trombones and Trumpet: I can play Largo and Just Fine
3) I can play Star Wars at a 2 (if I am a beginner) and at a 3 if I have been playing for a year
4) I can play the into to Harry Potter at a 2.
5) I can read quarter note, eighth note and sixteenth note patterns
6) I can define and play lip slurs (brass players)
7) I can define and play long tones (saxophone players)
8) I can define and form a good embouchure
9) I can define and form good technique

Lesson Plan:
1) Beginning with warm ups: we will start with our books and discuss long tones and lip slurs
2) Breaking into teams we will work on our assigned songs for today
3) We will work on Star Wars as a whole class. We will be playing the ENTIRE song today
4) Review the embouchure and technique challenge. Who wants to model?
5) Harry Potter!
6) Reading Unit.

7th Grade Excel Band

Today we have lessons for all 7th and 8th graders in band! I know that many are going to Pomperaug HS presentation. If you are not considering Pomperaug next year, please come to band today!

Learning Targets:
1) I can play the Bb, Eb, F, major scales and the chromatic scale
2) (Drummers) I can play the Single Stroke, Double Stroke, Five Stroke, and multiple bounce rolls. I can play the single paraddidle, flams, and flam taps.
3) I can play Superstition at a 3 out of 4 on our music department rating scale.
4) I can play page 5 of the blue book!

Lesson  Plan: 
1) Welcome and PACK review.
2) Scales
3) Western Region - Final call for those who want to audition
4) Superstition!
5) Blue Book

Reminder: PACK! Always do your best and remember to practice at home! All learning materials are being posted to Google Classroom to help you! 

Learning Targets: I can play concert major scales in Bb, Eb, and F
I can play a chromatic scale
I can play the entire western region etude
I can play several songs in concert Bb and Eb using quarter notes and eighth notes
I can count dotted rhythms
I can play all the homecoming music at a 2 out of 4 on our 4 point rating scale!
I can plan what is important for me to practice this week.

Today's lesson :

1) Scales and ALL of Superstition

2) Homecoming!

3) Our method book. We need tradition of Excellence Book 2. We will assess page 6 and move on to 7

4) We will be doing Western Region style scales: Concert Bb, Eb, and F major scales with arpeggios and the chromatic scale.

5) Western Region Concert Band Etude - Middle section and then practice in groups

6) Online learning activities including Note Reader and Rhythm Trainer.

6th Grade Drummers

Learning Targets:
1) I can play Star Wars at a 3 on our 4 point rating scale
2) I can play the rock beat and the swing beat!
3) I am going to introduce the Latin Beat
4) I can play Manhattan Beat March
5) I can play the introduction to Harry Potter

Lesson Plan: 

1) Drum Set!

2) Standard of Excellence Book 1 review. Manhattan Beach March!

3) Start a new page! If you have mastered Manhattan Beach. The next songs are Largo and Just Fine

4) Star Wars

5) Hand out Themes from Harry Potter

6) On to Google Classroom and online music activities for reading practice.

I am really looking forward to seeing you and working with you today!

7th grade drummers

Welcome!

Learning Targets:
I can play the rock, jazz, and cheater bossa rhythm on the drum set
I can play a funk beat on the drum set
I can define the fundamental subdivision of each major beat and explain how to play fillls on the drum set. 
I can play a fill on the drum set in at least one of the three styles we are currently practicing. 
I can define and discuss ensemble hits
I can read music on the bells and snare drum effectively. 

Part One: Playing Fills in ALL styles. Students will play individually for assessment

Part Two: Ensemble hits

Part Three:  Technique Unit

Part Four: Stevie Wonder's Superstition -  swing 16th notes, and "funk." Secondary assignments. Double check of attendance on Friday and discussion of make ups.

Part Five: Tradition of Excellence! Review page  8 and intro to page 8!

Part Six: Introduce Pictures at an Exhibition.

Part Seven: Online activities! We need to make sure we are all on Google Classroom and all have access to a device so that we can do our online music activities

6th Grade Trumpets

Our plan for today is broken into 4 parts

Learning Targets:
1) I can play Largo and Just Fine on  page 33 of my book.
2) I can play Star Wars from the beginning to end at a 3 on our 4 point rating scale.
3) I can play the introduction to Themes from Harry Potter at a 2 on our 4 point rating scale.
4) I can explain our embouchure and technique units (including how we will use student modeling to improve both embouchure and technique)

Our Plan: 
1) Review the rules and expectations for class! We'll talk about our Core Pack Values and how they relate to band.

2) Standard of Excellence Book 1 review! Last week we did not demonstrate mastery of Largo and Just Fine, so I reviewed them with you and did some reteaching! Today we'll begin with Theme from Symphony #9 as a warm up. Then we will move on to Largo and Just Fine.  If you do not have your book do not panic! I have extras for most instruments. If I don't have an extra you can look on with a friend. But from now on PLEASE remember your book! 

3) I am sure Largo and New World will be mastered. We will be moving on to Riccochet Rock on page 34

4) Star Wars!

5) Harry Potter!

I am really looking forward to seeing you and working with you today!

7th Grade Trombones

Hello everyone!

Learning Targets: I can play concert major scales in Bb, Eb, and F
I can play a chromatic scale
I can play part 5 to Superstition at a 3 or a 4 on our 4 point rating scale
I can play part 4 to Superstition at a 2 or a 3 on our 4 point rating scale
I can play the assignment on page 6 of the method book.
I can plan what is important for me to practice this week.

Today's lesson is divided into 4 parts.

1) Scales and warm-ups. We will be doing Western Region style scales: Concert Bb, Eb, and F major scales with arpeggios and the chromatic scale. We are also going to discuss our embouchure and technique unit!

2) Superstition.

3) Our method book. We need tradition of Excellence Book 2 and we will be reviewing page 5 and moving on to page 6.

4) Introduction to Pictures at an Exhibition

5) Online learning activities including Note Reader and Rhythm Trainer.

6th Grade Excel Lesson

Our plan for today is broken into 4 parts

Learning Targets:
1) I can play Largo and Just Fine on  page 33 of my book.
2) I can play Star Wars from the beginning to end at a 3 on our 4 point rating scale.
3) I can play the introduction to Themes from Harry Potter at a 2 on our 4 point rating scale.
4) I can explain our embouchure and technique units (including how we will use student modeling to improve both embouchure and technique)

Our Plan: 
1) Review the rules and expectations for class! We'll talk about our Core Pack Values and how they relate to band.

2) Standard of Excellence Book 1 review! Last week we did not demonstrate mastery of Largo and Just Fine, so I reviewed them with you and did some reteaching! Today we'll begin with Theme from Symphony #9 as a warm up. Then we will move on to Largo and Just Fine.  If you do not have your book do not panic! I have extras for most instruments. If I don't have an extra you can look on with a friend. But from now on PLEASE remember your book! 

3) I am sure Largo and New World will be mastered. We will be moving on to Riccochet Rock on page 34

4) Star Wars!

5) Harry Potter!

I am really looking forward to seeing you and working with you today!

8th Grade Drums

Learning Targets:
1) I can play fills and solos in rock, latin, and swing styles on the drum set
2) I can play Superstition at a 3 on our 4 point rating scale
3) I know my drum assignment for Pictures at an Exhibition and know what to practice next
4) I can play "Skill Builder #29" at a three on our rating scale

Lesson Plan:
1) Begin with drum set work on fills in teams
2) Move to Superstition. Play it through and self assess. What needs work? Why?
3) Choose our drums for Pictures at an Exhibition.
4) Work on Skill Builder
5) Reading unit!

6th Grade Trombones, Trumpet, and Beginning Saxes

Learning Targets:
1) Beginning Saxes: I can play Grandfather's Whiskers
2) Trombones and Trumpet: I can play Grandfather's Whiskers and Manhattan Beach and Just Fine
3) I can play Star Wars at a 2 (if I am a beginner) and at a 3 if I have been playing for a year
4) I can read quarter note, eighth note and sixteenth note patterns
5) I can define and play lip slurs (brass players)
6) I can define and play long tones (saxophone players)
7) I can define and form a good embouchure
8) I can define and form good technique

Lesson Plan:
1) Beginning with warm ups: we will start with our books and discuss long tones and lip slurs
2) Breaking into teams we will work on our assigned songs for today
3) We will work on Star Wars as a whole class. We will be playing the ENTIRE song today
4) Introduction to the embouchure and technique challenge. Who wants to model?
5) Reading Unit.

7th and 8th Excel Band

Today we have lessons for all 7th and 8th graders in band! I know that many are going to Pomperaug HS presentation. If you are not considering Pomperaug next year, please come to band today!

Learning Targets:
1) I can play the Bb, Eb, F, major scales and the chromatic scale
2) (Drummers) I can play the Single Stroke, Double Stroke, Five Stroke, and multiple bounce rolls. I can play the single paraddidle, flams, and flam taps.
3) I can play the introduction to the Western Region Audition Piece
4) I can play Superstition at a 2 out of 4 on our music department rating scale.

Lesson  Plan: 
1) Welcome and PACK review.
2) Scales
3) Western Region - Final call for those who want to audition
4) Superstition!

6th Grade Band

Welcome to our drum lesson!

Learning Targets
I can read quarter note, eighth notes, and eighth note sixteenth note combinations.
I can read eighth note triplets
I can play Star Wars from the beginning to the end at a "3" on our 4 point rating scale.
I can play the rock beat and swing beat on the drum set.

Lesson Plan

1) Drum set (Direct Instruction and group practice)

2) Reading review.

3) Practice with Rhythm trainer.

4) While students are practicing with rhythm trainer we will be doing one on one conferences on drum set to give feedback.

5) Star Wars

I am really looking forward to seeing you and working with you today!

7th Grade Drummers

Welcome!

Learning Targets:
I can play the rock, jazz, and cheater bossa rhythm on the drum set
I can play a funk beat on the drum set
I can define the fundamental subdivision of each major beat and explain how to play fillls on the drum set. 
I can play a fill on the drum set in at least one of the three styles we are currently practicing. 
I can read music the bells and snare drum effectively. 

Part One: Playing Fills in ALL styles. Students will play individually for assessment

Part Two: Stevie Wonder's Superstition -  swing 16th notes, and "funk." Secondary assignments. Double check of attendance on Friday and discussion of make ups.

Part Three: Tradition of Excellence! Review page  8 and intro to page 8!

Part Four: Online activities! We need to make sure we are all on Google Classroom and all have access to a device so that we can do our online music activities

6th Grade Excel Band!

Our plan for today is broken into 4 parts

Learning Targets:
1) I can play Largo and Just Fine on  page 33 of my book.
2) I can play Star Wars from the beginning to end at a 3 on our 4 point rating scale.

Our Plan: 
1) Review the rules and expectations for class! We'll talk about our Core Pack Values and how they relate to band.

2) Standard of Excellence Book 1 review! Today we'll begin with Theme from Symphony #9 as a warm up. Then we will move on to Largo and Just Fine.  If you do not have your book do not panic! I have extras for most instruments. If I don't have an extra you can look on with a friend. But from now on PLEASE remember your book! 

3) If \Largo from the New World and Just Fine we will be moving on to page 34


4) Star Wars!

I am really looking forward to seeing you and working with you today!

7th Grade Excel Lesson

Today we have lessons for all 7th band members who are not in my class this trimester!

Learning Targets:
1) I can play the Bb, Eb, F, major scales and the chromatic scale
2) (Drummers) I can play the Single Stroke, Double Stroke, Five Stroke, and multiple bounce rolls. I can play the single paraddidle, flams, and flam taps.
3) I can play the introduction to the Western Region Audition Piece
4) I can play Superstition at a 2 out of 4 on our music department rating scale.

Lesson  Plan: 
1) Welcome and PACK review.
2) Scales
3) Superstition
4) Blue Book Page 5

8th Grade Drummers

Learning Targets:
I can play the rock, jazz, and cheater bossa rhythm on the drum set
I can play the cheater bossa and improvise fills effectively
I can play Superstition accurately on drum set and know about the "funk" style. 


Part One: Stevie Wonder's Superstition. Start with teacher model. Then break into teams (2 students on each drumset). There are online resources to assist on Google Classroom.

Part Two: Review drum assignments. Try and play through all of Superstition with one person on Drum Set

Part Three: Tradition of Excellence Book 2! Review page 5. Introduce page 6. Work on page 6 in teams.

 Part  Four: All three drum set styles! What is the fundamental subdivision? How can use rudiments and the fundamental subdivision to create fills.

Assessment! You all played the basic beats competently and well, keeping a steady beat and playing stylistically. Now we need to work on our fills in all three styles. We will check in our progress next week.


 Part Five: Online activities! We need to make sure we are all on Google Classroom and all have access to a device so that we can do our online music activities.

7th Grade Drummers

Welcome!

Learning Targets:
I can play the rock, jazz, and cheater bossa rhythm on the drum set
I can play a funk beat on the drum set
I can define the fundamental subdivision of each major beat and explain how to play fillls on the drum set. 
I can play a fill on the drum set in at least one of the three styles we are currently practicing. 
I can read music the bells and snare drum effectively. 


Part One: Stevie Wonder's Superstition -  swing 16th notes, and "funk." Secondary assignments. Double check of attendance on Friday and discussion of make ups.

Part Two: Tradition of Excellence! Review page  6 and intro to page 7!

Part Three: Drum set unit. Fills in every style

Part Four: Online activities! We need to make sure we are all on Google Classroom and all have access to a device so that we can do our online music activities

8th Grade Excel Band Lesson

Reminder: PACK! Always do your best and remember to practice at home! All learning materials are being posted to Google Classroom to help you! 

Learning Targets: I can play concert major scales in Bb, Eb, and F
I can play a chromatic scale
I can play the introduction to the western region etude
I can play several songs in concert Bb and Eb using quarter notes and eighth notes
I can plan what is important for me to practice this week.

Today's lesson is divided into 4 parts.

1) Our method book. We need tradition of Excellence Book 2.

2) We will be doing Western Region style scales: Concert Bb, Eb, and F major scales with arpeggios and the chromatic scale.

3) Method Book - We will be moving on to page 4 today.

4) Superstition

5) We will discuss make up for the missed combined rehearsal Friday.

7th and 8th Excel Band

Today we have lessons for all 7th and 8th graders in band! I know that many are going to Pomperaug HS presentation. If you are not considering Pomperaug next year, please come to band today!

Learning Targets:
1) I can play the Bb, Eb, F, major scales and the chromatic scale
2) (Drummers) I can play the Single Stroke, Double Stroke, Five Stroke, and multiple bounce rolls. I can play the single paraddidle, flams, and flam taps.
3) I can play the introduction to the Western Region Audition Piece
4) I can play Superstition at a 2 out of 4 on our music department rating scale.

Lesson  Plan: 
1) Welcome and PACK review.
2) Scales
3) Western Region - Final call for those who want to audition
4) Superstition!

6th Grade Excel Lesson

Our plan for today is broken into 4 parts

Learning Targets:
1) I can play Manhattan Beach March   page 32 of my book.
2) I can play Star Wars from the beginning to end at a 2 on our 4 point rating scale.

Our Plan: 
1) Review the rules and expectations for class! We'll talk about our Core Pack Values and how they relate to band.

2) Standard of Excellence Book 1 review! Today we'll begin with Theme from Symphony #9 as a warm up. Then we will move on to Manhattan Beach March.  If you do not have your book do not panic! I have extras for most instruments. If I don't have an extra you can look on with a friend. But from now on PLEASE remember your book! 

3) If Manhattan Beach March is mastered we will be moving on to Largo from the New World and Just Fine.


4) Star Wars!

I am really looking forward to seeing you and working with you today!

6th Grade Drummers

Welcome to our drum lesson!

Learning Targets
I can read quarter note, eighth notes, and eighth note sixteenth note combinations.
I can read eighth note triplets
I can play Star Wars from the beginning to the end at a "2" on our 4 point rating scale.
I can play the rock beat on the drum set.

Lesson Plan

1) Star Wars! (Direct Instruction and practice)

2) Drum set (Direct Instruction and group practice)

3) Reading review! How do I read music? What are the names of the lines and spaces?

4) Online reading practice

I am really looking forward to seeing you and working with you today!

7th Grade Drummers

Welcome!

Learning Targets:
I can play the rock, jazz, and cheater bossa rhythm on the drum set
I can play a funk beat on the drum set
I can define the fundamental subdivision of each major beat and explain how to play fillls on the drum set. 
I can play a fill on the drum set in at least one of the three styles we are currently practicing. 
I can read music the bells and snare drum effectively. 


Part One: Stevie Wonder's Superstition -  swing 16th notes, and "funk." Secondary assignments. Practice.

Part Two: Tradition of Excellence! Review page  5 and intro to page 6! Hopefully we practiced this week so we can move on!

Part Three: Drum set unit. Fills in every style

Part Four: Western Region Audition - Auditioning?

Part Five: Online activities! We need to make sure we are all on Google Classroom and all have access to a device so that we can do our online music activities

8th Grade Sax Clarinet and Trumpet

Reminder: PACK! Always do your best and remember to practice at home! All learning materials are being posted to Google Classroom to help you! 

Learning Targets: I can play concert major scales in Bb, Eb, and F
I can play a chromatic scale
I can play the introduction to the western region etude
I can play several songs in concert Bb and Eb using quarter notes and eighth notes
I can count dotted rhythms
I can plan what is important for me to practice this week.

Today's lesson is divided into 5 parts.

1) Scales and intro to Superstition

2) Our method book. We need tradition of Excellence Book 2. We will assess page 4 and move on to page 5

3) We will be doing Western Region style scales: Concert Bb, Eb, and F major scales with arpeggios and the chromatic scale.

4) Western Region Concert Band Etude - Middle section and then practice in groups

5) Online learning activities including Note Reader and Rhythm Trainer.

7th Grade Drummers

Welcome!

Learning Targets:
I can play the rock, jazz, and cheater bossa rhythm on the drum set
I can play a funk beat on the drum set
I can define the fundamental subdivision of each major beat and explain how to play fillls on the drum set. 
I can play a fill on the drum set in at least one of the three styles we are currently practicing. 
I can read music the bells and snare drum effectively. 


Part One: Stevie Wonder's Superstition - intro to swing 16th notes, and "funk."

Part Two: Tradition of Excellence! Review page  4 and intro to page 5! Hopefully we practiced this week so we can move on!

Part Three: Drum set unit. Fills in every style

Part Four: Western Region Audition Information and information for orchestra and jazz band auditions.Who is interested in Orchestra and Jazz Band this year? When are you planning to audition? Audition dates and times will be shared.

Part Five: Online activities! We need to make sure we are all on Google Classroom and all have access to a device so that we can do our online music activities