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!