EQ: What are dynamics and how do you apply them to your music?

Monday:  Students will begin with a scale review and dynamics introduction.  We will focus on Alpha Beta Alpha, Soul Strings, Cinnamon, and French Folk Song.  Students should be able to play all of these songs by the end of the day or expect a test the next day.

Tuesday:  Students will begin with a scale review and dynamics overview.  We will run through Alpha and begin Happy Hoedown.  Students will also have time to work in their combos in preparation for Combo Day Part II, which is Friday.

Wednesday:  Students will have a scales test on either the C, G, or D scale both written and played.  Students will also demonstrate a knowledge of dynamics:  crescendo, descrescendo, forte, piano, mezzo, and dynamics.  The definition for these can be found in the back of either the EE book or theory book.  tudents will also have time to work in their combos in preparation for Combo Day Part II, which is Friday.
JAMBOREE PERMISSION SLIPS ARE DUE!

Thursday:  We will play through all scales and add slurs to our rotation.  We will focus only on Happy Hoedown with a test on the first 16 measures as a section.

Friday:  Combo Day Part II


Learning Goals:

1. Students will learn the definition of dynamics and how apply them to their music
2. Students will learn how to play Happy Hoedown
3. Students will learn how to play independent parts within the Jazz genre

EQ: How do you adjust for new finger patterns within your music?

Monday:  Russian Folk Tune Test by Section and work in your combo groups if there is time.

Tuesday:  Warm-up Rhythmic Dictation, Uni-Tunes Section Assessment,  All Scales with slurs (see your scale sheet and if you need a copy see the blog), continue working on F and C naturals using your book pages 34 and 35.  Students will receive the following Jamboree Tunes:  Cinnamon, Soul Strings, and French Folk Song.  Students will be expected to know how to play these pieces by NEXT FRIDAY.

Wednesday:  Theory Thursday.....We will go over Unit 3 and the review page is due next Wednesday.  All Scales with slurs, Uni-Tunes sectional for lines 3-6, EE pages 34-35, and Jamboree Tunes.

Thursday:  Warm-up Melodic Dictation, All Scales with slurs, EE pages 34-35 with Smart Music, Uni-Tunes as a class, and combo groups if there is time---your debut performance is coming soon!

Friday:  Test on Variations on a Theme.  Grade this weeks warm-up and combo groups.

Learning Goals:

1.  Students will be able to identify the proper key signature for C Major and apply the appropriate finger pattern.

2.  Students will be able to play the C, G, and D Major Scales with slurs and hooked bowing

3. Students will learn to bow straight using only their elbow

4.  Students will learn how to improvise a melody