Today is our excel excel playing rehearsal for 6th grade!
Learning Targets:
1) I can play Grandfather's Whiskers at a 3 out of 4 on our 4 point rating scale
2) I can define partner songs. I can play Swing Low at a 2 on our 4 point rating scale
3) I can play All night all day at a 2 on our 4 point rating scale
4) I can define "chromatic scale."
5) I can articulate what songs I would like to play at the concert
Our Plan:
1) Sign in and find your seat!
2) Review the rules and expectations for class! Brief talk about our Core Pack Values and how they relate to band.
3) Do you need anything to be successful?
4) Standard of Excellence Book 1 review! Theme from Symphony #9. 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!
5) Grandfather's Whiskers! - Assessment. It ought to be a three. If not, why not? I am sure it will be!
6) Swing Low, All Night All Day, Manhattan Beach March
7) Teacher Selected Pieces.
8) Student Selected Piece Vote.
9) Please remember to practice!
I am really looking forward to seeing you and working with you today!
Tuesday, September 25, 2018
Monday, September 24, 2018
Lesson Plan for 7th and 8th Grade
Today we have our second playing rehearsal for the 7th and 8th grade band. There is a LOT to do!
Learning Targets:
1) I can play the Bb, Eb, F, major scales and the chromatic scale at a "2" on our 4 point rating 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 at a 3 on our 4 point rating scale.
4) I understand the expectations for the Friday football game. I can play all the pep band music at a 2 or a 3 on our 4 point rating scale.
5) I can advocate for a piece I'd like to play in band this year.
Lesson Plan:
1) Welcome and quick Pack Review
2) Classroom! 7th Grade Band: c9x8ov 8th Grade Band: v0ltcb
3) Scales
4) Western Region Audition Etude
5) Pep band!
6) Student Selected pieces discussion - conclusion and vote
7) Closure
Friday, September 21, 2018
NFMS Bands News!
The NFMS bands are off to a good start this year! We have a record number of students involved in all the groups, which is absolutely wonderful!
Important early dates:
Jazz Band auditions will take place this coming Monday the 24th after school in the band room until 4pm.
Orchestra auditions will take place this coming Wednesday the 26th after school in the band room until 4pm.
Next week, Friday the 28th, the 7th and 8th grade band will be playing along with the high school at the home football game in the evening! We are very excited about this opportunity. Please consider yourself invited to the game to root for the Rebels!
The jazz ensemble has its first gig already scheduled! We will be playing at our first PACK assembly! (This is during school. Details coming soon!)
Students have been learning about technique, embouchure, posture, and breathing in class. We are working on developing rubrics for each important category. Our work is almost completed and can be found here: http://nfmsbandsrubrics.blogspot.com/
Emails with further details will be sent out via infinite campus!
Important early dates:
Jazz Band auditions will take place this coming Monday the 24th after school in the band room until 4pm.
Orchestra auditions will take place this coming Wednesday the 26th after school in the band room until 4pm.
Next week, Friday the 28th, the 7th and 8th grade band will be playing along with the high school at the home football game in the evening! We are very excited about this opportunity. Please consider yourself invited to the game to root for the Rebels!
The jazz ensemble has its first gig already scheduled! We will be playing at our first PACK assembly! (This is during school. Details coming soon!)
Students have been learning about technique, embouchure, posture, and breathing in class. We are working on developing rubrics for each important category. Our work is almost completed and can be found here: http://nfmsbandsrubrics.blogspot.com/
Emails with further details will be sent out via infinite campus!
Thursday, September 20, 2018
6th Grade Band 9/20
Today is our excel excel playing rehearsal for 6th grade!
Learning Targets:
1) I can count the rhythms to Grandfather's Whiskers at a 3 on our four point rating scale.
3) I can articulate what songs I would like to play at the concert
4) I know where to sit in band and the entrance procedures.
5) I understand how to do orchestra and jazz band if I want to.
Our Plan:
1) Sign in and find your seat!
2) Review the rules and expectations for class! Brief talk about our Core Pack Values and how they relate to band.
3) School Instruments! (This should be done but I want to double check)
4) Standard of Excellence Book 1 review! Hot Cross Buns (16), Lightly Row (24), Jolly Old Saint Nicholas (32), Frere Jacques (81), Theme from Symphony #9. 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!
5) Grandfather's Whiskers! - Assessment. Is it a 3? If not, why not? Evaluate: what is the most important suggestion for making Grandfather's Whiskers better if it is not a three already.
6) Student Recommendation discussion.
7) Teacher selected pieces!
8) Student selected pieces.
9) Please remember to practice!
I am really looking forward to seeing you and working with you today!
Learning Targets:
1) I can count the rhythms to Grandfather's Whiskers at a 3 on our four point rating scale.
3) I can articulate what songs I would like to play at the concert
4) I know where to sit in band and the entrance procedures.
5) I understand how to do orchestra and jazz band if I want to.
Our Plan:
1) Sign in and find your seat!
2) Review the rules and expectations for class! Brief talk about our Core Pack Values and how they relate to band.
3) School Instruments! (This should be done but I want to double check)
4) Standard of Excellence Book 1 review! Hot Cross Buns (16), Lightly Row (24), Jolly Old Saint Nicholas (32), Frere Jacques (81), Theme from Symphony #9. 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!
5) Grandfather's Whiskers! - Assessment. Is it a 3? If not, why not? Evaluate: what is the most important suggestion for making Grandfather's Whiskers better if it is not a three already.
6) Student Recommendation discussion.
7) Teacher selected pieces!
8) Student selected pieces.
9) Please remember to practice!
I am really looking forward to seeing you and working with you today!
Tuesday, September 18, 2018
6th Grade Band - 9/18
Today is our excel excel playing rehearsal for 6th grade!
Our plan for today is broken into 4 parts
Learning Targets:
1) I can play several songs from last year including Hot Cross Buns (16), Lightly Row (24), Jolly Old Saint Nicholas (32), Frere Jacques (81), Theme from Symphony #9
2) I can play Grandfather's Whiskers at a 3 of 4 on our four point rating scale.
3) I can define "partner song."
4) I can count the rhythms to Swing Low Sweet Chariot and All Night All Day and define what an African American spiritual is.
5) I understand how to do orchestra and jazz band if I want to.
Our Plan:
1) Sign in and find your seat!
2) Review the rules and expectations for class! Brief talk about our Core Pack Values and how they relate to band.
3) Warm Up - Quick Standard of Excellence Book 1 review! Hot Cross Buns (16), Lightly Row (24), Jolly Old Saint Nicholas (32), Frere Jacques (81), Theme from Symphony #9. 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!
4) Grandfather's Whiskers! (is it a 3? If so, great! If not, why not and how can we get it there?)
5) Introduce Swing Low Sweet Chariot and All Night All Day. Discuss partner songs and African American spirituals.
6) Introduce teacher selected pieces!
7) Student selected pieces.
8) Please remember to practice!
9) Explanation of Google Classroom and Practice / homework procedures
I am really looking forward to seeing you and working with you today!
Our plan for today is broken into 4 parts
Learning Targets:
1) I can play several songs from last year including Hot Cross Buns (16), Lightly Row (24), Jolly Old Saint Nicholas (32), Frere Jacques (81), Theme from Symphony #9
2) I can play Grandfather's Whiskers at a 3 of 4 on our four point rating scale.
3) I can define "partner song."
4) I can count the rhythms to Swing Low Sweet Chariot and All Night All Day and define what an African American spiritual is.
5) I understand how to do orchestra and jazz band if I want to.
Our Plan:
1) Sign in and find your seat!
2) Review the rules and expectations for class! Brief talk about our Core Pack Values and how they relate to band.
3) Warm Up - Quick Standard of Excellence Book 1 review! Hot Cross Buns (16), Lightly Row (24), Jolly Old Saint Nicholas (32), Frere Jacques (81), Theme from Symphony #9. 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!
4) Grandfather's Whiskers! (is it a 3? If so, great! If not, why not and how can we get it there?)
5) Introduce Swing Low Sweet Chariot and All Night All Day. Discuss partner songs and African American spirituals.
6) Introduce teacher selected pieces!
7) Student selected pieces.
8) Please remember to practice!
9) Explanation of Google Classroom and Practice / homework procedures
I am really looking forward to seeing you and working with you today!
Monday, September 17, 2018
7th and 8th Grade Band
Today we have our second playing rehearsal for the 7th and 8th grade band. There is a LOT to do!
Learning Targets:
1) I can play the Bb, Eb, F, major scales and the chromatic scale at a "2" on our 4 point rating 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 at a 1 or a 2 on our 4 point rating scale.
4) I can advocate for a piece I'd like to play in band this year.
Lesson Plan:
1) Welcome and quick Pack Review
2) Reminder to check Google Classroom invites!
3) Scales
4) Western Region Audition Etude
5) Pep band!
6) Student Selected pieces discussion.
7) Closure.
Learning Targets:
1) I can play the Bb, Eb, F, major scales and the chromatic scale at a "2" on our 4 point rating 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 at a 1 or a 2 on our 4 point rating scale.
4) I can advocate for a piece I'd like to play in band this year.
Lesson Plan:
1) Welcome and quick Pack Review
2) Reminder to check Google Classroom invites!
3) Scales
4) Western Region Audition Etude
5) Pep band!
6) Student Selected pieces discussion.
7) Closure.
Thursday, September 13, 2018
2nd 6th Grade Band Rehearsal
Today is our excel excel playing rehearsal for 6th grade!
Our plan for today is broken into 4 parts
Learning Targets:
1) I can play several songs from last year including Hot Cross Buns (16), Lightly Row (24), Jolly Old Saint Nicholas (32), Frere Jacques (81), Theme from Symphony #9
2) I can count the rhythms to Grandfather's Whiskers
3) If I need a school instrument, I know how to get it today!
4) I know where to sit in band and the entrance procedures.
5) I understand how to do orchestra and jazz band if I want to.
Our Plan:
1) Sign in and find your seat!
2) Review the rules and expectations for class! Brief talk about our Core Pack Values and how they relate to band.
3) School Instruments! (This should be done but I want to double check)
4) Standard of Excellence Book 1 review! Hot Cross Buns (16), Lightly Row (24), Jolly Old Saint Nicholas (32), Frere Jacques (81), Theme from Symphony #9. 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!
5) Grandfather's Whiskers!
6) Introduce teacher selected pieces!
7) Student selected pieces.
8) Please remember to practice!
9) Explanation of Google Classroom and Practice / homework procedures
I am really looking forward to seeing you and working with you today!
Our plan for today is broken into 4 parts
Learning Targets:
1) I can play several songs from last year including Hot Cross Buns (16), Lightly Row (24), Jolly Old Saint Nicholas (32), Frere Jacques (81), Theme from Symphony #9
2) I can count the rhythms to Grandfather's Whiskers
3) If I need a school instrument, I know how to get it today!
4) I know where to sit in band and the entrance procedures.
5) I understand how to do orchestra and jazz band if I want to.
Our Plan:
1) Sign in and find your seat!
2) Review the rules and expectations for class! Brief talk about our Core Pack Values and how they relate to band.
3) School Instruments! (This should be done but I want to double check)
4) Standard of Excellence Book 1 review! Hot Cross Buns (16), Lightly Row (24), Jolly Old Saint Nicholas (32), Frere Jacques (81), Theme from Symphony #9. 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!
5) Grandfather's Whiskers!
6) Introduce teacher selected pieces!
7) Student selected pieces.
8) Please remember to practice!
9) Explanation of Google Classroom and Practice / homework procedures
I am really looking forward to seeing you and working with you today!
Wednesday, September 12, 2018
7th and 8th Grade Band Rehearsal
Today we have our first playing rehearsal for the 7th and 8th grade band. There is a LOT to do!
Learning Targets:
1) I can play the Bb, Eb, F, major scales and the chromatic scale at a "2" on our 4 point rating 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 at a 1 or a 2 on our 4 point rating scale.
4) I can advocate for a piece I'd like to play in band this year.
Lesson Plan:
1) Welcome and PACK review. What are our entrance procedures? Lets review!
2) Scales
3) Western Region Audition Etude
4) Pep band!
5) Student Selected pieces discussion.
6) Closure.
Learning Targets:
1) I can play the Bb, Eb, F, major scales and the chromatic scale at a "2" on our 4 point rating 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 at a 1 or a 2 on our 4 point rating scale.
4) I can advocate for a piece I'd like to play in band this year.
Lesson Plan:
1) Welcome and PACK review. What are our entrance procedures? Lets review!
2) Scales
3) Western Region Audition Etude
4) Pep band!
5) Student Selected pieces discussion.
6) Closure.
Tuesday, September 11, 2018
6th Grade Band Rehearsal!
Today is our first excel playing rehearsal for 6th grade!
Our plan for today is broken into 4 parts
Learning Targets:
1) I can play several songs from last year including Hot Cross Buns (16), Lightly Row (24), Jolly Old Saint Nicholas (32), Frere Jacques (81), Theme from Symphony #9
2) If I need a school instrument, I know how to get it today!
3) I know where to sit in band and the entrance procedures.
4) I understand how to do orchestra and jazz band if I want to.
Our Plan:
1) Sign in and find your seat!
2) Review the rules and expectations for class! Brief talk about our Core Pack Values and how they relate to band.
3) School Instruments!
4) Standard of Excellence Book 1 review! Hot Cross Buns (16), Lightly Row (24), Jolly Old Saint Nicholas (32), Frere Jacques (81), Theme from Symphony #9. 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!
5) Please remember to practice!
6) Explanation of Google Classroom and Practice / homework procedures
I am really looking forward to seeing you and working with you today!
Our plan for today is broken into 4 parts
Learning Targets:
1) I can play several songs from last year including Hot Cross Buns (16), Lightly Row (24), Jolly Old Saint Nicholas (32), Frere Jacques (81), Theme from Symphony #9
2) If I need a school instrument, I know how to get it today!
3) I know where to sit in band and the entrance procedures.
4) I understand how to do orchestra and jazz band if I want to.
Our Plan:
1) Sign in and find your seat!
2) Review the rules and expectations for class! Brief talk about our Core Pack Values and how they relate to band.
3) School Instruments!
4) Standard of Excellence Book 1 review! Hot Cross Buns (16), Lightly Row (24), Jolly Old Saint Nicholas (32), Frere Jacques (81), Theme from Symphony #9. 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!
5) Please remember to practice!
6) Explanation of Google Classroom and Practice / homework procedures
I am really looking forward to seeing you and working with you today!
Wednesday, September 5, 2018
2nd band mini!
Welcome to band class! This year you will be getting a band lesson for 1/3rd of the year during the "band mini" if you are in 7th or 8th grade, and ½ of the year if you are in 6th grade. The remainder of the year you will have your lesson during excel. I always post the lesson plan for the next day on the blog, so you can know what to expect. Those of you who have the band mini this week don't need your instruments. This week the lesson plan is the same for every band "mini."
Learning Targets:
I can list 4 ways to show our core values: "Pride, Attitude, Commitment, and Keep It Safe" in band.
I can prioritize those four ways in order of importance. I can articulate why I think the most important way to show pride or attitude is most important.
I can collaborate with classmates to decide on a student selected piece.
6th Grade: I can play several songs from last year on my instrument successfully.
7th Grade: I can play a Bb major and a chromatic scale.
Our Plan:
1) Welcome! Name review for the 6th graders!
2) Finish our Core Pack Values activity.
3) Share our practice spaces.
4) Instruments out! Embouchure and technique pretest.
5) Playing review. 7th and 8th grade gets pep band music. 6th grade with red books.
6) Onto Google Classroom!
7) Student selected pieces discussion.
8) Closure
Learning Targets:
I can list 4 ways to show our core values: "Pride, Attitude, Commitment, and Keep It Safe" in band.
I can prioritize those four ways in order of importance. I can articulate why I think the most important way to show pride or attitude is most important.
I can collaborate with classmates to decide on a student selected piece.
6th Grade: I can play several songs from last year on my instrument successfully.
7th Grade: I can play a Bb major and a chromatic scale.
Our Plan:
1) Welcome! Name review for the 6th graders!
2) Finish our Core Pack Values activity.
3) Share our practice spaces.
4) Instruments out! Embouchure and technique pretest.
5) Playing review. 7th and 8th grade gets pep band music. 6th grade with red books.
6) Onto Google Classroom!
7) Student selected pieces discussion.
8) Closure
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