7th and 8th Grade Band

Learning Targets:
1) I can play the Bb, Eb, F, major scales and the chromatic scale at a "3" 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  first two sections of our Western Region Audition Piece at a 3 on our 4 point rating scale.
4) I can sing tonic and dominant patterns in tune and find "Do" given a dominant pattern.
5) I can explain the purpose of key signatures
6) I can apply solfege to my instrument.


Lesson  Plan: 
1) Welcome and brief high school sign up discussion (1-2 minutes)
2) New music procedures - Extra copies are in your cubbies! (1 minute)
3) Section Leaders - Announcement of who is section leader! (1 minute)
4) Final Announcement - Europe Trip for 8th Graders. (1 minute)
5) Classroom! 7th Grade Band: c9x8ov  8th Grade Band: v0ltcb (1 minute)
6) Scales (2 minutes)
7) Western Region Audition Etude / Final Call for Western Region Auditions (5 minutes)
8) Games for tonal patterns - Tonic and Dominant. (5 minutes)
9) Applying solfege to instruments
10) Academic Festival Overture (measure 51-End) (20 minutes)
11) Second Piece: Mars from the planets!
12) Closure

6th Grade Lesson Plan

Today is our excel excel playing rehearsal for 6th grade!

Learning Targets:
1) I can sing tonic and dominant patterns in tune.
2)  I can audiate and sing "Do" when given a dominant pattern to start.
4) I can apply solfege to my instrument in the key of Bb.
4) I can play Over the Rainbow (the whole thing) at a 3 out of 4 on our four point rating scale.
5) I understand section leader expectations.

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. 1 min

3) Do you need anything to be successful? Get packets if you need them! Get reeds if you need them! (last day for this! Next time ask your section leader) 1 min

4) Standard of Excellence Book 1 intro of new material!  Page 33.  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) Largo from the New World Symphony. (3-5 min. What do we need to do to get it to a three?)

6) Rock beat on the sets! "Just Fine." (3-5 min. What do we need to do to get it to a three?)

7) Chorale Duet (brief intro. and practice assignment 2-3 minutes)

8) Teacher vs. class for solfege. Let's sing a little! Hand Sign for "Do." Can you find "Do" after I sing a pattern? (3-5 min.)

9) Apply solfege to instruments! (3-minutes)

9) Over the Rainbow! Start at beginning and play to 21. Spot fix.  (1-2 minutes... our second time on this)

10) Run 35 to the end. (Our second time on this. (1-2 minutes)

11) Rehearse and play 35 to end by section. Clean up. (5 minutes)

12) Trumpets at 21! It's melody time! (5 minutes)

13) Run through the whole piece and spot fix. (Remaining time!)

14) Please remember to practice!

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

7th and 8th Grade Band

I am so glad Mrs. Rivers got to work with you on Monday when I was out! Great job!

Learning Targets:
1) I can play the Bb, Eb, F, major scales and the chromatic scale at a "3" 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  first two sections of our Western Region Audition Piece at a 3 on our 4 point rating scale.
4) I can sing tonic and dominant patterns in tune and find "Do" given a dominant pattern.
5) I can explain the purpose of key signatures
6) I can apply solfege to my instrument.


Lesson  Plan: 
1) Welcome and brief high school sign up discussion (1-2 minutes)
2) New music procedures - Extra copies are in your cubbies! (1 minute)
3) Section Leaders - Last call! Emails due to me by the end of the day today. (1 minute)
4) Final Announcement - Europe Trip for 8th Graders. (1 minute)
5) Classroom! 7th Grade Band: c9x8ov  8th Grade Band: v0ltcb (1 minute)
6) Scales (2 minutes)
7) Western Region Audition Etude (5 minutes)
8) Final western region audition sign up (1 minutes)
8) Games for tonal patterns - Tonic and Dominant. (5 minutes)
9) Applying solfege to instruments
9) Academic Festival Overture (measure 51-End) (20 minutes)
10) Closure

6th Grade Band

Today is our excel excel playing rehearsal for 6th grade!

Learning Targets:
1) I can echo tonic and dominant patterns in tune.
2) I can count and play dotted quarter notes. I can explain why the dot means "three."
3) I can audiate and sing "Do" when given a dominant pattern to start.
4) I can play Over the Rainbow (the whole thing) at a 2 out of 4 on our four point rating scale.
5) I understand section leader expectations.

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. 1 min

3) Do you need anything to be successful? Get packets if you need them! Get reeds if you need them! (last day for this! Next time ask your section leader) 1 min

4) Standard of Excellence Book 1 intro of new material!  Page 33.  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) Largo from the New World Symphony. (3-5 min. What do we need to do to get it to a three?)

6) Rock beat on the sets! "Just Fine." (3-5 min. What do we need to do to get it to a three?)

7) Chorale Duet (brief intro. and practice assignment 2-3 minutes)

8) Teacher vs. class for solfege. Let's sing a little! Hand Sign for "Do." Can you find "Do" after I sing a pattern? (3-5 min.)

9) Over the Rainbow! Start at beginning and play to 21. Spot fix.  (1-2 minutes... our second time on this)

10) Run 35 to the end. (Our second time on this. (1-2 minutes)

11) Rehearse and play 35 to end by section. Clean up. (5 minutes)

12) Trumpets at 21! It's melody time! (5 minutes)

13) Run through the whole piece and spot fix. (Remaining time!)

14) Please remember to practice!

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

7th and 8th Grade Band

Hi Everyone! So excited for today's rehearsal!

Learning Targets:
1) I can play the Bb, Eb, F, major scales and the chromatic scale at a "3" 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 can play section 2 of the Western Region Etude at a 2 out of 4 on our 4 point rating scale.
5) I can sing tonic and dominant patterns in tune and find "Do" given a dominant pattern.
6) I can play Academic Festival March at a 2 out of 4 on our 4 point rating scale.


Lesson  Plan: 
1) Welcome and brief high school sign up discussion (1-2 minutes)
2) New music procedures - Extra copies are in your cubbies! (1 minute)
3) Section Leaders - Announcements. (1 minute)
4) Classroom! 7th Grade Band: c9x8ov  8th Grade Band: v0ltcb (1 minute)
5) Scales (3 minutes)
6) Western Region Audition Etude (7 minutes)
7) Second western region audition sign up (1 - 2 minutes)
8) Games for tonal patterns - Tonic and Dominant. (5 minutes)
    1) Do Mi Do, Re Ti Re, Do Mi So, So Fa Re, TRS, MSD, RTS, SMD, DM, RS, SF, RT, DS, ST, RF, MD
9) Academic Festival Overture (measure Intro-51 51-End) (20 minutes)
10) Closure

6th Grade Rehearsal

Today is our excel excel playing rehearsal for 6th grade!

Learning Targets:
1) I can play Manhattan Beach March at a 3 on our 4 point scale
2) I can eco tonic and dominant patterns in tune.
3) I can audiate and sing "Do" when given a dominant pattern to start.
4) I can play Over the Rainbow (the whole thing) at a 2 out of 4 on our four point rating scale.
6) I understand section leader expectations.

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. 1 min

3) Do you need anything to be successful? Get packets if you need them! Get reeds if you need them! (last day for this! Next time ask your section leader) 1 min

4) Standard of Excellence Book 1 review!  Grandfather's Whiskers! 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) Manhattan Beach March Warm Up. (5 min. Is it a three? Let's fix it and move on. Page 33 next week!)

6) Teacher vs. class for solfege. Let's sing a little! Hand Sign for "Do." Can you find "Do" after I sing a pattern? (3-5 min.)

7) Over the Rainbow! Start at beginning and play to 21. Spot fix.  (5 minutes)

8) Introduce 35 to the end. Try sight reading. (2 minutes)

9) Rehearse and play 35 to end by section. Rough in. (5 minutes)

10) Trumpets at 21! It's melody time! (5 minutes)

11) Run through the whole piece and spot fix. (20 minutes of playing!)

8) Please remember to practice!

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

7th and 8th Grade Band Rehearsal

I am so glad Mrs. Rivers got to work with you on Monday when I was out! Great job!

Learning Targets:
1) I can play the Bb, Eb, F, major scales and the chromatic scale at a "3" 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 can play section 2 of the Western Region Etude at a 2 out of 4 on our 4 point rating scale.
5) I can sing tonic and dominant patterns in tune and find "Do" given a dominant pattern.
6) I can demonstrate understanding of the new music procedures.


Lesson  Plan: 
1) Welcome and brief high school sign up discussion (1-2 minutes)
2) New music procedures - Extra copies are in your cubbies! (1 minute)
3) Section Leaders - Last call! Emails due to me by the end of the day today. (1 minute)
4) Final Announcement - Europe Trip for 8th Graders. (1 minute)
5) Classroom! 7th Grade Band: c9x8ov  8th Grade Band: v0ltcb (1 minute)
6) Scales (3 minutes)
7) Western Region Audition Etude (7 minutes)
8) Initial western region audition sign up (1 - 2 minutes)
8) Games for tonal patterns - Tonic and Dominant. (5 minutes)
9) Academic Festival Overture (measure 51-End) (20 minutes)
10) Closure

6th Grade Band

Today is our excel excel playing rehearsal for 6th grade!

Learning Targets:
1) I can play Swing Low at a 3 on our 4 point rating scale
2) I can play All night all day at a 3 on our 4 point rating scale
3) I can play Manhattan Beach March at a 3 on our 4 point scale
4) I can sing "Do" when given a dominant pattern to start.
5) I can articulate what songs I would like to play at the concert
6) New Section Leader role. Last chance to volunteer!

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? Get packets if you need them! Get reeds if you need them!

4) Standard of Excellence Book 1 review!  Grandfather's Whiskers! 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) Swing Low, All Night All Day, Manhattan Beach March!  - Assessment. Last class we were not quite at three yet. Let's get there today!

6) Teacher vs. class for solfege. Let's sing a little! Hand Sign for "Do." Can you find "Do" after I sing a pattern?

7) Over the Rainbow! Start at measure 13 and learn to measure 21. Once 13-21 are roughed in, return to the beginning and play from the beginning to 21.

8) Please remember to practice!

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

6th Grade Band

Today is our excel excel playing rehearsal for 6th grade! We were missing half the band for a field trip last time, so today our plan is the same!

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 3 on our 4 point rating scale
3) I can play All night all day at a 3 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
6) I understand our new Section Leader role. I know how to volunteer 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) Do you need anything to be successful?

4) Standard of Excellence Book 1 review!  Grandfather's Whiskers! 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) Swing Low, All Night All Day, Manhattan Beach March!  - Assessment. It ought to be a three. If not, why not? I am sure it will be!

6) New music procedure and teacher vs. class for solfege. Let's sing a little!

7) Teacher Selected Pieces.

8) Please remember to practice!

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

7th and 8th Grade Rehearsal.

Today we have our first playing rehearsal for the 7th and 8th grade band after our football game. 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 can play the introduction to Academic Festival Overture at a 2 out of 4 on our 4 point rating scale.

Lesson  Plan: 
1) Welcome and quick Pack Review
2) New music procedures
3) Section Leaders
4) Europe Trip for 8th Graders.
5) Classroom! 7th Grade Band: c9x8ov  8th Grade Band: v0ltcb
6) Scales
7) Western Region Audition Etude
8) Academic Festival Overture (measure 51-End)
9) Closure

6th grade rehearsal

Today is our excel excel playing rehearsal for 6th grade! We are missing half the band for a field trip, so our group will be small.

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 3 on our 4 point rating scale
3) I can play All night all day at a 3 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
6) I understand our new Section Leader role. I know how to volunteer 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) Do you need anything to be successful?

4) Standard of Excellence Book 1 review!  Grandfather's Whiskers! 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) Swing Low, All Night All Day, Manhattan Beach March!  - Assessment. It ought to be a three. If not, why not? I am sure it will be!

6) New music procedure and teacher vs. class for solfege. Let's sing a little!

7) Teacher Selected Pieces.

8) Please remember to practice!

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

7th and 8th Grade Band

Today we have our first playing rehearsal for the 7th and 8th grade band after our football game. 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 can play the introduction to Academic Festival Overture at a 2 out of 4 on our 4 point rating scale.

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) Academic Festival Overture (measure 79)

6) Closure