This week students will be working on G string notes and their Independent Study.  Everyday we will warm-up with the G scale followed by working on pages 26 and 27 in their book for 10 mintues.  
Then students will have the rest of the class to complete their independent study.  
You may click on the link below to see a copy of the Independent Study or look look at the picture below (if you double click on the picture it should open larger in a new window).  

Independent Study

EQ: How do you apply theory your music while playing

Monday:  G string notes warm-up.......Review the G and D scale--you will write these scales on your warm-up and also identify the key signature.......Can-Can Test with stand partners and Test Tac Toe--worksheet to complete while others are taking their tests.  Provide students with their 1st Guided Practice Log---NO MORE COLORING :)

Tuesday:  G string notes warm-up......G and D scale using Smart Music--students will receive a grade as a section based upon their Smart Music assessment......Begin pages 26 & 27 using Smart Music.....Rhythm Study using musictheory.net

Wednesday:  G string notes warm-up......G and D scale handout with slur introduction........Students will make a decision on their Independent Study Piece---they can choose between Song for Maria, Banana Boat, or Jingli Nona.  Students will work with their stand partner to complete this piece.  Sectionals and This Old Man Sectional Test.  


Thursday:  Rhythm Test---this will be written based upon musictheory.net overview from Tuesday.  G string note quiz---students will have to write the G scale and identify notes and rhythms.......Independent Study practice time in preparation for Friday test......Smart Music ear training---students will hear a small melodic passage and then play it back as a class.

Friday:  Independent Study Test, Test Tac Toe, and Guided Practice is due.

Learning Goals

1. Apply all skills learned thus far to teach yourself a piece of music 
2. Recognize G string notes

Winter Concerts

Tis the season for many concerts:

Tuesday, December 8th 4th period Orchestra will perform at NCHS at 5pm for the annual NCHS Orchestra Dinner Theatre

Tuesday, December 8th Full Symphony will play on the Band Concert Night beginning at 7pm

Thursday, December 10th  6th Grade Ensemble, 7th Grade Orchestras, and 8th Grade Orchestra will perform at Awtrey at 7pm in the theatre.

Tuesday, December 15th Vivace Ensemble will perform with the Chorus beginning at 7pm.  The orchestra will not begin performing until 7:30pm although parents are encouraged to attend the Chorus performance at 7pm.

Falalalalaaa la la la laaaaaaaaa

:)

Wednesday Test

Wednesday:  You have a test on Ode to Joy--ARCO!!!
Today we went over this piece pizzicato as a section but tomorrow you must play with your stand partner for a test grade.  If you have any questions or need extra help please see MC during lunch or before school.

6th period:  You will have to play rFere Jacques in a round by section for a classwork grade tomorrow.
7th period:  We will work on Frere Jacques is there is time tomorrow but you will not have to play this piece for a classwork grade.
Remember our goal is Can-Can by MONDAY!!!!  WILL WE MAKE IT?

Theory Wednesday

A reminder to all students that you need your theory books tomorrow.  
6th period: page 9 is due.  All of the answers are located in Unit 1 so you should have no problems
7th period: we will begin Unit 2 tomorrow.