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