[category: band] Adoration (Advanced) Band from 1/15 Assignment: Bonus – bring written definitions of musical terms appearing in Toccata for bonus ticket This is also our rehearsal order for 1/22: Brass – lipsurs on pg 45 (book 3) Book 3 –Concert A scale and arpeggios – #190 (play individually) Chorale […] Read more »

[category: band] Intermediate Band Assignments from 1/15 Assignment: Also look for specific instrument on this page for intermediate band Book 2 – Pages 1-7 Clarinets / Saxes –pg 4-7, test #22 Film Favorites – You’ll Be In My Heart Begin looking at “Tis so Sweet” sheet music piece Practice Goal: […] Read more »

[category: band] Beginning Band Assignments from 1/15 Assignment: Pages 12-17 as assigned by your instrument teachers – look on this page Clarinets/ saxes all 16-17 Clarinets – #119 -125 on pg 24 also Begin looking at Glory, Joy & Crown sheet music piece Practice Goal: 150 minutes Bring back your […] Read more »

[category: orchestra] Rhythm: Lesson 8 (all) E.E. – #92, p.26 and 27 Bonus question: (One ticket per correct answer!) On the G string, what finger do you use to play: G A B C Please write your answer on a sheet of paper (labeled with your name!) and give it […] Read more »

[category: orchestra] We will be reviewing this week! Rhythm: Lesson 4 (all) E.E. #7, p.6-9 Make sure you know all 8 notes of the D major scale well! Bonus question: One ticket per correct answer: What string and finger do you use to play: F# B E D Read more »

[category: Orchestra] ARAW Units 37 and 38 Hi Tech: all of p. 20. Remember the order of the sharps is B E A D! No open E strings, A strings, or D strings. Sacred Settings: p. 13 Polish Onward Christian Soldiers. P. 15 Abide With Me Bonus Question: What does […] Read more »

[category: Orchestra] ARAW Units 16 and 17 EE book: p. 11 and 12 SS book: p. 5 O God, Our Help in Ages Past. Play 2 times; first time everyone on A part, second time divide into parts Bonus Question: What key is O God, Our Help in Ages Past? Read more »

[Categories: Orchestra] Beginner Cellos practice using your bow with a relaxed bow hold. You should not see any white knuckles or feel like you are squeezing. Rhythm Book Lesson 1 Add your bow to this whole page P. 14 #42 and #45 Also add bow to all of pages 16, […] Read more »

[category: Orchestra] Essential Elements p. 10, ms. 17-32 Pick note from Eb arpeggio note p. 51, Bb scale and Eb scale SPG Book: p. 38 and p. 39. Two Bach Chorales. Use big, smooth bow to sound like you are singing with your instrument! Read more »

[category: Orchestra] More Wedding Music: p. 6 and p. 10 Sounds of Worship: Be Thou My Vision Just a reminder to plan to be at all performances. I will do my best to let you know as soon as I know of extra dates. You have the special honor and […] Read more »