High School Composition

Write a 16 measure or so melodic phrase for an instrument you play, and when you’re done, pass it on to another person for them to add another voice/instrument to it. Have fun collaborating! Also, for some cool stuff to listen to, check out https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rx6FO6ZdmkQ Actually, everything Sibelius wrote is […] Read more »

Intermediate Band Percussion 10/16

Keep practicing the 1812 Overture, and try to play along with the CD in your book (it tends to take pieces a little fast, though, so don’t be discouraged if it’s hard to play with it!). Also look over African Noel, mostly just at those offbeats (and that tricky last […] Read more »

Bach Theory (2nd Year)

What we did: workbook pg 9+10. Rhythm a week 12-15.Homework: practice naming you Major keys for sharps and flats. Write in RAW through unit 18. Bonus Question: If your last name starts with A-G, have unit 48 ready to count and clap. If your last name starts with H-Z, have […] Read more »

Beginner Band Percussion 10/16

Practice pg. 8 on the bell side of your book. Make sure to check the key signature before you start learning the notes of the songs! Otherwise, you might learn the notes incorrectly. Again, don’t be discouraged if it’s slow work to read each note, that’s why we practice, and […] Read more »

Adoration (Advanced) Band from 10/16

Adoration (Advanced) Band from 10/16 Assignment: Book3 – pg10, 11 Rhythm a Week #29-30 Christmas Angels Celebration –entire piece Beauty and the Beast – up to 33 & add next section Fum Fum Fum – – up to 41 God Bless America Practice Goal: 150 minutes Read more »

Select Band Ensemble from 10/16

Select Band Ensemble Assignments from 10/16 Assignment: Select Band Ensemble: (Working on own) Give Thanks – Sounds of Celebration Blessed Redeemer – sheet music When I Survey The Wondrous Cross – sheet music Others from Classic Christmas book – give them a try, select your parts Joy to the World […] Read more »

Intermediate Band from 10/16

Intermediate Band Assignments from 10/16 Assignment: Book 1 pg 30-34 roughly Plus Book 1 – 1812 Overture – #184 Chorale on – It is Well – African Noel – sheet music, from Sounds of the Season* – Work multiple lines Flutes 1 & 2 Clarinets 1 & 2 Saxes – […] Read more »