Advanced Intermediate Orchestra, 10.14.16

 

Essential Elements Bk 2:

Review G Major, D Major, and C Major scales

Practice pages 9 & 10

 

Rhythm a Week:

Unit 24, C Major 6/8 time

 

Sacred Settings:

*use your metronome to practice these songs!*

 

For the Beauty of the Earth

First time through, we all play the “A” part or “melody”. Second time through, 1st violins play “A” part again, 2nd violins play “B” part, violas play “C” part, cellos choose “D” or “E”.

 

The Doxology

First time through, we all play the “A” part or “melody”. Second time through, 1st violins play “A” part again, 2nd violins play “B” part, violas play “C” part, cellos play “D”. Cellos, make sure you understand the shift note. Ask for help if you don’t know how. Be sure to watch me for the fermatas!

 

Christmas Kaleidoscope:

Up on the Housetop

 

Bring all four books on stage with you next week! Be sure to rosin your bow before class.