Announced Seat Try Out Results! Thank you to everyone who tried out. I enjoyed listening to you. Essentials for Strings: p. 50 1. FM scale 2. FM arpeggio 3. D melodic minor scale String Players Guide: p. 35 and 36. Vivaldi Section Practice eighth notes in a Baroque style with […] Read more »
Bach Orchestra, Oct. 2
A Rhythm A Week: Units 22 and Units 23 High Tech: Review p. 9, #12 and watch the bowings and dynamics Read pages 10-12 Practice the intervals on pg. 13 Sacred Settings: p. 12 Amazing Grace. Be sure that the up bows are light and not louder than the down […] Read more »
Beginner Cello, Oct. 2
Review p. 2, p. 4 and p. 5 Practice p. 6 and 7 Red tape=1st finger of left hand (index finger) White tape=3rd finger of left hand (middle finger) Blue tape=4th finger of left hand (ring finger) Left thumb will be hiding under the cello neck under where 2nd finger […] Read more »
Advanced Intermediate Orchestra 10/2/15
ARAW: Units 5 & 7 EE: p. 4 Read more »
Beginner Orchestra Older Violins 10/2/15
Practice pages 6-9 Remember proper playing position! Read more »
Intermediate Orchestra 10/2/15
Wonderful job on seating auditions today! I was impressed with everyone that I heard. We ran out of time to listen to the violas and cellos, so we will hear their audition pieces next week. Essential Elements p. 22 Rhythm Lesson 2 We will begin a piece from Sacred Settings […] Read more »
Beginning Viola class 10/2/15
If you have not had a chance to get a shoulder rest or a sponge yet, please do so as soon as you are able. It is an extremely important tool in having good posture! Essential Elements: p. 6 and #14 on p. 7. Memorize your fingerings and location on […] Read more »
Bach Flutes Practice Assignments, Oct 2
Practice vibrato using the techniques we talked about in class. Work hard at it! Practice expression etudes #1 and #2. Make your dynamics drastic! Practice the duet. Make sure you are paying attention to articulation. Practice Amazing Grace in Sacred Settings. Remember to use proper phrasing! Read more »
Beethoven Orchestra, Sept. 25
Essentials for String: p. 50 F Major 3 octave scale. Add arpeggio. Patriotic Favorite: Battle Hymn of the Republic This Friday announce seats and hand out first and second violin music. If you did not try out last Friday, see Kathy between 11:15 to 1:00 to audition. Read more »
Advance Intermediate Orchestra,Sept, 25
Seat Try-outs will be announced this Friday. See Kathy at the beginning of class, if you still need to audition. Essential Elements: p. 3 A Rhythm A Week: Unit 4 Read more »