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WEEKLY LESSON PLANS FOR HIGH SCHOOL BAND
WEEK OF 9-10-12 TO 9-14-12
Monday:
We will use class time today to record the half time music. The purpose of this is so that we can give recordings of our 4 half time songs to our junior high volunteers so that can practice at home on their own.
Tuesday & Thursday:
We will practice street marching on these days. Our focus will be on proper street marching techniques as well as good tone production and rhythm accuracy as we march down the street.
Wednesday & Friday:
We will practice on the football field on these days to learn our new field positions for our half time show for Homecoming Week next week.
WEEK OF 9-10-12 TO 9-14-12
Monday:
We will use class time today to record the half time music. The purpose of this is so that we can give recordings of our 4 half time songs to our junior high volunteers so that can practice at home on their own.
Tuesday & Thursday:
We will practice street marching on these days. Our focus will be on proper street marching techniques as well as good tone production and rhythm accuracy as we march down the street.
Wednesday & Friday:
We will practice on the football field on these days to learn our new field positions for our half time show for Homecoming Week next week.
WEEKLY LESSON PLANS FOR HIGH SCHOOL BAND
WEEK OF 9-3-12 TO 9-7-12
Monday: No School
Tuesday Through Friday:
We will work this week on our field positions for Friday night's home football game. Our goal is to be able to play and move to at least 4 positions on the song "Circle of Life". We will also perform "I Just Can't Wait To Be King" for our second song of the half time show.
WEEK OF 9-3-12 TO 9-7-12
Monday: No School
Tuesday Through Friday:
We will work this week on our field positions for Friday night's home football game. Our goal is to be able to play and move to at least 4 positions on the song "Circle of Life". We will also perform "I Just Can't Wait To Be King" for our second song of the half time show.
WEEKLY LESSON PLANS FOR HIGH SCHOOL BAND
WEEK OF 8-27-12 TO 8-31-12
We will warm up on the Concert Bb Scale, the "Star Spangled Banner" and the School Song
We will then spend the first part of the week working on "Can You Feel The Love Tonight" and "I Just Can't Wait To Be King". We should be able to play through these songs by Wednesday, at which time we will begin going outside and learning our field positions for the next half time show in two weeks.
WEEK OF 8-27-12 TO 8-31-12
We will warm up on the Concert Bb Scale, the "Star Spangled Banner" and the School Song
We will then spend the first part of the week working on "Can You Feel The Love Tonight" and "I Just Can't Wait To Be King". We should be able to play through these songs by Wednesday, at which time we will begin going outside and learning our field positions for the next half time show in two weeks.
WEEKLY LESSON PLANS FOR HIGH SCHOOL BAND
WEEK OF 8-20-12 TO 8-24-12
The High School Band will work on their marching band show for performance on Friday night. Monday, pictures will be taken in uniform, and Tuesday through Friday will be spent outside if possible working on playing and field positions.
WEEK OF 8-20-12 TO 8-24-12
The High School Band will work on their marching band show for performance on Friday night. Monday, pictures will be taken in uniform, and Tuesday through Friday will be spent outside if possible working on playing and field positions.
WEEKLY LESSON PLANS FOR HIGH SCHOOL BAND
WEEK OF 5-14-12 TO 5-18-12
MONDAY-FRIDAY: CONCERT BAND
We will use our class periods to work on our Commencement music, as well as our Memorial Day music. Any extra time will be spent on keeping the students playing- either sight reading or learning new pep band songs.
WEEK OF 5-14-12 TO 5-18-12
MONDAY-FRIDAY: CONCERT BAND
We will use our class periods to work on our Commencement music, as well as our Memorial Day music. Any extra time will be spent on keeping the students playing- either sight reading or learning new pep band songs.
WEEKLY LESSON PLANS FOR HIGH SCHOOL BAND
WEEK OF 5-7-12 TO 5-11-12
MONDAY: CONCERT BAND
We will pass in our concert band contest music and pass out to the band the music for Commencement and Memorial Day. We will begin playing through that music.
TUESDAY: INVENTORY DAY
Today we will begin taking inventory of all the band equipment and everything that is in the band room. The students will help make lists which I will use to make a final version so we have a total list for our administration.
WEDNESDAY: PHOTO DAY
Today we will take a photo of our concert band for the yearbook.
THURSDAY & FRIDAY: CONCERT BAND
On these days we will review our Commencement music and Memorial Day music. On Friday, I will be at the IBA Convention in Des Moines- Chris Fiscus will be our substitute director on this day.
WEEK OF 5-7-12 TO 5-11-12
MONDAY: CONCERT BAND
We will pass in our concert band contest music and pass out to the band the music for Commencement and Memorial Day. We will begin playing through that music.
TUESDAY: INVENTORY DAY
Today we will begin taking inventory of all the band equipment and everything that is in the band room. The students will help make lists which I will use to make a final version so we have a total list for our administration.
WEDNESDAY: PHOTO DAY
Today we will take a photo of our concert band for the yearbook.
THURSDAY & FRIDAY: CONCERT BAND
On these days we will review our Commencement music and Memorial Day music. On Friday, I will be at the IBA Convention in Des Moines- Chris Fiscus will be our substitute director on this day.
WEEKLY LESSON PLANS FOR HIGH SCHOOL BAND
WEEK OF 4-30-12 TO 5-4-12
MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY: CONCERT BAND
MONDAY, TUESDAY, THURSDAY & FRIDAY
We will begin each class with a long warm up, working on improving our intonation through long tones and slow scales. We will spend approximately 10-12 minutes working on tuning. We will then work on our Spring Concert music, "Salvation Is Created", "The Witch and The Saint" and "Bonds of Unity". On each song we will work on balance and blend within our sections, as well as a band overall. We will also work on correct rhythms, articulation, fingerings, and improving our dynamics.
WEDNESDAY: CLINIC IN THE BAND ROOM WITH LEE NELSON FROM HARLAN- WE WILL USE BOTH 1ST AND 2ND PERIODS FOR THIS CLINIC.
WEEK OF 4-30-12 TO 5-4-12
MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY: CONCERT BAND
MONDAY, TUESDAY, THURSDAY & FRIDAY
We will begin each class with a long warm up, working on improving our intonation through long tones and slow scales. We will spend approximately 10-12 minutes working on tuning. We will then work on our Spring Concert music, "Salvation Is Created", "The Witch and The Saint" and "Bonds of Unity". On each song we will work on balance and blend within our sections, as well as a band overall. We will also work on correct rhythms, articulation, fingerings, and improving our dynamics.
WEDNESDAY: CLINIC IN THE BAND ROOM WITH LEE NELSON FROM HARLAN- WE WILL USE BOTH 1ST AND 2ND PERIODS FOR THIS CLINIC.
WEEKLY LESSON PLANS FOR HIGH SCHOOL BAND
WEEK OF 4-23-12 TO 4-27-12
MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY: CONCERT BAND
Monday: Move band equipment to auditorium stage, then practice
Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday- practice in auditorium
Thursday: Listen to recordings of band practice in the auditorium
We will begin each class with a long warm up, working on improving our intonation through long tones and slow scales. We will spend approximately 10-12 minutes working on tuning. We will then work on our Spring Concert music, "Salvation Is Created", "The Witch and The Saint" and "Bonds of Unity". On each song we will work on balance and blend within our sections, as well as a band overall. We will also work on correct rhythms, articulation, fingerings, and improving our dynamics.
WEEK OF 4-23-12 TO 4-27-12
MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY: CONCERT BAND
Monday: Move band equipment to auditorium stage, then practice
Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday- practice in auditorium
Thursday: Listen to recordings of band practice in the auditorium
We will begin each class with a long warm up, working on improving our intonation through long tones and slow scales. We will spend approximately 10-12 minutes working on tuning. We will then work on our Spring Concert music, "Salvation Is Created", "The Witch and The Saint" and "Bonds of Unity". On each song we will work on balance and blend within our sections, as well as a band overall. We will also work on correct rhythms, articulation, fingerings, and improving our dynamics.
WEEKLY LESSON PLANS FOR HIGH SCHOOL BAND
WEEK OF 4-16-12 TO 4-20-12
MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY: CONCERT BAND
We will begin each class with a long warm up, working on improving our intonation through long tones and slow scales. We will spend approximately 10-12 minutes working on tuning. We will then work on our Spring Concert music, "Salvation Is Created", "The Witch and The Saint" and "Bonds of Unity". On each song we will work on balance and blend within our sections, as well as a band overall. We will also work on correct rhythms, articulation, fingerings, and improving our dynamics.
WEEK OF 4-16-12 TO 4-20-12
MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY: CONCERT BAND
We will begin each class with a long warm up, working on improving our intonation through long tones and slow scales. We will spend approximately 10-12 minutes working on tuning. We will then work on our Spring Concert music, "Salvation Is Created", "The Witch and The Saint" and "Bonds of Unity". On each song we will work on balance and blend within our sections, as well as a band overall. We will also work on correct rhythms, articulation, fingerings, and improving our dynamics.
WEEKLY LESSON PLANS FOR HIGH SCHOOL BAND
WEEK OF 4-10-12 TO 4-13-12
TUESDAY THROUGH FRIDAY: CONCERT BAND
We will begin each class with a long warm up, working on improving our intonation through long tones and slow scales. We will then work on our Spring Concert music, "Salvation Is Created", "The Witch and The Saint" and "Bonds of Unity". On each song we will work on balance and blend within our sections, as well as a band overall. We will also work on correct rhythms, articulation, fingerings, and improving our dynamics.
WEEK OF 4-10-12 TO 4-13-12
TUESDAY THROUGH FRIDAY: CONCERT BAND
We will begin each class with a long warm up, working on improving our intonation through long tones and slow scales. We will then work on our Spring Concert music, "Salvation Is Created", "The Witch and The Saint" and "Bonds of Unity". On each song we will work on balance and blend within our sections, as well as a band overall. We will also work on correct rhythms, articulation, fingerings, and improving our dynamics.
WEEKLY LESSON PLANS FOR HIGH SCHOOL BAND
WEEK OF 4-2-12 TO 4-3-12
MONDAY & TUESDAY: CONCERT BAND
We will begin work on our Spring Concert and Large Group music on these two days. We will begin with a good long tone warm up and scale, plus work on a warm up chorale. We will then listen to "The Witch & The Saint" on our CD. We will then proceed to practice the beginning slow section of the song. For the second half of the period, we will work on "Salvation Is Created", working on correct notes, rhythms and dynamics.
WEEK OF 4-2-12 TO 4-3-12
MONDAY & TUESDAY: CONCERT BAND
We will begin work on our Spring Concert and Large Group music on these two days. We will begin with a good long tone warm up and scale, plus work on a warm up chorale. We will then listen to "The Witch & The Saint" on our CD. We will then proceed to practice the beginning slow section of the song. For the second half of the period, we will work on "Salvation Is Created", working on correct notes, rhythms and dynamics.
WEEKLY LESSON PLANS FOR HIGH SCHOOL BAND
WEEK OF 3-26-12 TO 3-30-12
We will work this week on preparing for the State Solo/Ensemble Contest on Saturday, March 31st. Each day I will work with soloists, accompanists, and ensembles to prepare them for their recital on Thursday night and the State Contest on Saturday, the 31st. All those not involved in the solo/ensemble contest will work on their scales that will be their semester test and on their Large Group music.
WEEK OF 3-26-12 TO 3-30-12
We will work this week on preparing for the State Solo/Ensemble Contest on Saturday, March 31st. Each day I will work with soloists, accompanists, and ensembles to prepare them for their recital on Thursday night and the State Contest on Saturday, the 31st. All those not involved in the solo/ensemble contest will work on their scales that will be their semester test and on their Large Group music.
WEEKLY LESSON PLANS FOR HIGH SCHOOL BAND
WEEK OF 3-19-12 TO 3-23-12
Monday & Wednesday:
We will work on Large Group Music with some of the band, with those involved in State Solo/Ensemble Contest work with their piano accompanists.
Tuesday & Thursday:
I will work with State Solo/Ensemble members while the rest of the band looks over their Large Group music.
Friday: No School
WEEK OF 3-19-12 TO 3-23-12
Monday & Wednesday:
We will work on Large Group Music with some of the band, with those involved in State Solo/Ensemble Contest work with their piano accompanists.
Tuesday & Thursday:
I will work with State Solo/Ensemble members while the rest of the band looks over their Large Group music.
Friday: No School
WEEKLY LESSON PLANS FOR HIGH SCHOOL BAND
WEEK OF 3-12-12 TO 3-16-12
MONDAY AND FRIDAY- CONCERT BAND
We will work on our WVC Honor Band music on these days. Also, any band member who is working on solos or ensembles may use this time period to work with their piano accompanist or work on their own.
TUESDAY: NO BAND DUE TO ITED TESTS
WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY- JAZZ BAND
We will use these days to review our jazz band music for the April 15th Crandall concert. We will also work on jazz improv on these days.
WEEK OF 3-12-12 TO 3-16-12
MONDAY AND FRIDAY- CONCERT BAND
We will work on our WVC Honor Band music on these days. Also, any band member who is working on solos or ensembles may use this time period to work with their piano accompanist or work on their own.
TUESDAY: NO BAND DUE TO ITED TESTS
WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY- JAZZ BAND
We will use these days to review our jazz band music for the April 15th Crandall concert. We will also work on jazz improv on these days.
WEEKLY LESSON PLANS FOR HIGH SCHOOL BAND
WEEK OF 3-5-12 TO 3-9-12
MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY & FRIDAY: CONCERT BAND
We will work this week on the Western Valley Conference Honor Band music, which includes five different songs for the honor band students to prepare. We will sight read through a song a day, plus review songs we have already ran through once. Students involved in solo/ensemble contest and NOT in the WVC Honor Band may practice their solos or small ensembles.
TUESDAY: JAZZ BAND
We will run through "Blues in Hoss Flat" today, as well as begin work on "Holy Habanero". These songs we will add to our concert repertoire for the Crandall Concert.
WEEK OF 3-5-12 TO 3-9-12
MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY & FRIDAY: CONCERT BAND
We will work this week on the Western Valley Conference Honor Band music, which includes five different songs for the honor band students to prepare. We will sight read through a song a day, plus review songs we have already ran through once. Students involved in solo/ensemble contest and NOT in the WVC Honor Band may practice their solos or small ensembles.
TUESDAY: JAZZ BAND
We will run through "Blues in Hoss Flat" today, as well as begin work on "Holy Habanero". These songs we will add to our concert repertoire for the Crandall Concert.
WEEKLY LESSON PLANS FOR HIGH SCHOOL BAND
WEEK OF 2-27-12 TO 3-2-12
MONDAY: CONCERT BAND
We will begin work this week on the Western Valley Conference music for those students going to this honor band. We will have five tunes to work up and learn by March 19th.
TUESDAY: NO SCHOOL- STATE BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT
WEDNESDAY: JAZZ BAND
We will begin work on two new songs for the CRANDELL concert and Spring Concert--"Blues in Hoss Flat" and "Holy Habanero".
THURSDAY: IF WE HAVE SCHOOL- Concert Band working on WVC Music.
FRIDAY: CONCERT BANDWe will continue work this week on the Western Valley Conference music for those students going to this honor band. We will have five tunes to work up and learn by March 19th.
WEEK OF 2-27-12 TO 3-2-12
MONDAY: CONCERT BAND
We will begin work this week on the Western Valley Conference music for those students going to this honor band. We will have five tunes to work up and learn by March 19th.
TUESDAY: NO SCHOOL- STATE BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT
WEDNESDAY: JAZZ BAND
We will begin work on two new songs for the CRANDELL concert and Spring Concert--"Blues in Hoss Flat" and "Holy Habanero".
THURSDAY: IF WE HAVE SCHOOL- Concert Band working on WVC Music.
FRIDAY: CONCERT BANDWe will continue work this week on the Western Valley Conference music for those students going to this honor band. We will have five tunes to work up and learn by March 19th.
WEEKLY LESSON PLANS FOR HIGH SCHOOL BAND
WEEK OF 2-20-12 TO 2-24-12
MONDAY: Jazz Band
We will have a clinic during both 1st and 2nd period on the auditorium stage with Steve Lawson as clinician. This is in preparation for our two jazz contests this week.
TUESDAY:
Jazz Contest in Sioux City. Ms. Book will cover band period today.
WEDNESDAY: Jazz Band
We will make final changes in our jazz program in preparation of tomorrow's jazz contest.
THURSDAY:
Jazz Contest in Audubon. Band students will load equipment onto the bus during band period, with Ms. Book supervising. The jazz students will eat A Lunch and then take the bus to Audubon for the afternoon contest.
FRIDAY: Concert Band
We will begin work today on our Western Valley Conference music, as well as pass out our Large Group Contest music for the State Large Group contest in May.
WEEK OF 2-20-12 TO 2-24-12
MONDAY: Jazz Band
We will have a clinic during both 1st and 2nd period on the auditorium stage with Steve Lawson as clinician. This is in preparation for our two jazz contests this week.
TUESDAY:
Jazz Contest in Sioux City. Ms. Book will cover band period today.
WEDNESDAY: Jazz Band
We will make final changes in our jazz program in preparation of tomorrow's jazz contest.
THURSDAY:
Jazz Contest in Audubon. Band students will load equipment onto the bus during band period, with Ms. Book supervising. The jazz students will eat A Lunch and then take the bus to Audubon for the afternoon contest.
FRIDAY: Concert Band
We will begin work today on our Western Valley Conference music, as well as pass out our Large Group Contest music for the State Large Group contest in May.
WEEKLY LESSON PLANS FOR HIGH SCHOOL BAND
WEEK OF 2-13-12 TO 2-16-12
Monday & Thursday: Concert Band
We will warm up on the Concert Bb Scale and tune the band. After warm up, we will run through our Pops Concert music. First we will rehearse "Eighties Flashback", followed by "Glee Showstoppers". We will end with "You Can't Stop The Beat". Our focus this week is to play through the songs without stopping and have good transitions from one section of a song to the next.
Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday: Jazz Band
We will begin with our intonation warm up, and then work on our three contest pieces. Our goal is to continue improving these three songs for our jazz competitions next week.
WEEK OF 2-13-12 TO 2-16-12
Monday & Thursday: Concert Band
We will warm up on the Concert Bb Scale and tune the band. After warm up, we will run through our Pops Concert music. First we will rehearse "Eighties Flashback", followed by "Glee Showstoppers". We will end with "You Can't Stop The Beat". Our focus this week is to play through the songs without stopping and have good transitions from one section of a song to the next.
Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday: Jazz Band
We will begin with our intonation warm up, and then work on our three contest pieces. Our goal is to continue improving these three songs for our jazz competitions next week.
WEEKLY LESSON PLANS FOR HIGH SCHOOL BAND
WEEK OF 2-6-12 TO 2-8-12
Monday: Concert Band
We will warm up on the Bb Scale and tune the band. We will then work on "Glee", working on smooth transitions from one song to the next. We will work especially on the middle slow section, which is our weakest area. We will then work on "Eighties Flashback" in the same manner. Any time left over will be spent on "You Can't Stop The Beat".
Tuesday: Jazz Band
We will warm up on our intonation warm ups, and then run through a new song called "Blues In Hoss Flat". We will then work on all three of our competition songs, mainly working on precision playing and intonation.
Wednesday: Jazz BandWe will warm up on our intonation warm ups, and then run through a new song called "Blues In Hoss Flat". We will then work on all three of our competition songs, mainly working on precision playing and intonation.
WEEK OF 2-6-12 TO 2-8-12
Monday: Concert Band
We will warm up on the Bb Scale and tune the band. We will then work on "Glee", working on smooth transitions from one song to the next. We will work especially on the middle slow section, which is our weakest area. We will then work on "Eighties Flashback" in the same manner. Any time left over will be spent on "You Can't Stop The Beat".
Tuesday: Jazz Band
We will warm up on our intonation warm ups, and then run through a new song called "Blues In Hoss Flat". We will then work on all three of our competition songs, mainly working on precision playing and intonation.
Wednesday: Jazz BandWe will warm up on our intonation warm ups, and then run through a new song called "Blues In Hoss Flat". We will then work on all three of our competition songs, mainly working on precision playing and intonation.
WEEKLY LESSON PLANS FOR HIGH SCHOOL BAND
WEEK OF 1-30-12 TO 2-3-12
Monday and Friday: Concert Band
We will warm up on the Concert Bb scale and tune the band. After tuning, we will work on "Glee Showstoppers"-continuing from where we left off last week. For the last half of the period, we will review "Eighties Flashback".
Wednesday: Jazz Band
We will watch a video today on how to play funk music, since this is our weakest style that we play. The video by Tower of Power will help the band members understand the importance of "the groove" in funk music.
Tuesday & Thursday: Jazz Band
We will work on our contest pieces, especially the funk tune, "Knight's Court".
WEEK OF 1-30-12 TO 2-3-12
Monday and Friday: Concert Band
We will warm up on the Concert Bb scale and tune the band. After tuning, we will work on "Glee Showstoppers"-continuing from where we left off last week. For the last half of the period, we will review "Eighties Flashback".
Wednesday: Jazz Band
We will watch a video today on how to play funk music, since this is our weakest style that we play. The video by Tower of Power will help the band members understand the importance of "the groove" in funk music.
Tuesday & Thursday: Jazz Band
We will work on our contest pieces, especially the funk tune, "Knight's Court".
WEEKLY LESSON PLANS FOR HIGH SCHOOL BAND
wEEK OF 1-23-12 TO 1-27-12
Monday and Tuesday: Concert Band
We will begin on Monday with our Concert Bb Scale warm up and tuning, and then we will listen to a recording of "Glee Showstoppers". After the recording we will discuss the first section of the song and then begin sight reading the music. Our goal is to be able to play the first section by the end of the period. Tuesday will be a continuation of Monday's lesson, with a review of the first section of "Glee" and begin work on the next section.
Wednesday, Thursday & Friday: Jazz Band
We will run through our three contest pieces in order to prepare for the State Jazz Contest on Saturday. We will work on intonation, precision playing and tweaking the arrangements so they feel more comfortable for our band to play.
wEEK OF 1-23-12 TO 1-27-12
Monday and Tuesday: Concert Band
We will begin on Monday with our Concert Bb Scale warm up and tuning, and then we will listen to a recording of "Glee Showstoppers". After the recording we will discuss the first section of the song and then begin sight reading the music. Our goal is to be able to play the first section by the end of the period. Tuesday will be a continuation of Monday's lesson, with a review of the first section of "Glee" and begin work on the next section.
Wednesday, Thursday & Friday: Jazz Band
We will run through our three contest pieces in order to prepare for the State Jazz Contest on Saturday. We will work on intonation, precision playing and tweaking the arrangements so they feel more comfortable for our band to play.
WEEKLY LESSON PLANS FOR HIGH SCHOOL BAND
WEEK OF 1-16-12 TO 1-20-12
Monday: Concert Band
I will be at the SWIBA HS Honor Band rehearsals today. Chris Fiscus will sub for me. The students will warm up on the Concert Bb scale and then work on "80's Flashback" for our pops concert. Any spare time will be spent on "You Can't Stop The Beat".
Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday: Jazz Band
We continue work on our music for this year's jazz competition season. We will warm up on our Intonation Warm Up, and then sight read a swing tune. Then, on Tuesday,we will begin work on "Knights Court"--Wednesday we will work on "Baby Drives A Fast Car" and Thursday will be when we work on "Portrait of Winnette".
Friday: Concert BandWe will warm up on the Concert Bb Scale and tune, then review our work on "You Can't Stop The Beat"- which is music for our Pop Concert in February. We will then begin rehearsal on "Glee Showstoppers"- first listening to the song and then working on the first section of the medley.
WEEK OF 1-16-12 TO 1-20-12
Monday: Concert Band
I will be at the SWIBA HS Honor Band rehearsals today. Chris Fiscus will sub for me. The students will warm up on the Concert Bb scale and then work on "80's Flashback" for our pops concert. Any spare time will be spent on "You Can't Stop The Beat".
Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday: Jazz Band
We continue work on our music for this year's jazz competition season. We will warm up on our Intonation Warm Up, and then sight read a swing tune. Then, on Tuesday,we will begin work on "Knights Court"--Wednesday we will work on "Baby Drives A Fast Car" and Thursday will be when we work on "Portrait of Winnette".
Friday: Concert BandWe will warm up on the Concert Bb Scale and tune, then review our work on "You Can't Stop The Beat"- which is music for our Pop Concert in February. We will then begin rehearsal on "Glee Showstoppers"- first listening to the song and then working on the first section of the medley.
WEEKLY LESSON PLANS FOR HIGH SCHOOL BAND
WEEK OF 1-9-12 TO 1-13-12
Monday: Concert Band
We will warm up on the Concert Bb Scale and tune, then review our work on "You Can't Stop The Beat"- which is music for our Pop Concert in February. We will then begin rehearsal on "Eighties Flashback", work on the first section of the medley, "Thriller".
Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday: Jazz Band
We continue work on our music for this year's jazz competition season. We will warm up on our Intonation Warm Up, and then sight read a swing tune. Then, on Tuesday,we will begin work on "Knights Court"--Wednesday we will work on "Baby Drives A Fast Car" and Thursday will be when we work on "Portrait of Winnette".
Friday: Concert Band
We will warm up on the Concert Bb Scale and tune, then review our work on "You Can't Stop The Beat"- which is music for our Pop Concert in February. We will then begin rehearsal on "Glee Showstoppers"- first listening to the song and then working on the first section of the medley.
WEEK OF 1-9-12 TO 1-13-12
Monday: Concert Band
We will warm up on the Concert Bb Scale and tune, then review our work on "You Can't Stop The Beat"- which is music for our Pop Concert in February. We will then begin rehearsal on "Eighties Flashback", work on the first section of the medley, "Thriller".
Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday: Jazz Band
We continue work on our music for this year's jazz competition season. We will warm up on our Intonation Warm Up, and then sight read a swing tune. Then, on Tuesday,we will begin work on "Knights Court"--Wednesday we will work on "Baby Drives A Fast Car" and Thursday will be when we work on "Portrait of Winnette".
Friday: Concert Band
We will warm up on the Concert Bb Scale and tune, then review our work on "You Can't Stop The Beat"- which is music for our Pop Concert in February. We will then begin rehearsal on "Glee Showstoppers"- first listening to the song and then working on the first section of the medley.
WEEKLY LESSON PLANS FOR HIGH SCHOOL BAND
WEEK OF 12-19-11 TO 12-22-11
Monday:
We will return the music equipment to the band room from the auditorium stage, and then set up the equipment for concert band. We will then pass in our Winter Concert music and pass out the Pops Concert music. After that, we will make sure our uniforms from the concert are hung up properly. Finally, with any time remaining, we will run through and sight read one of the pop concert charts.
WEDNESDAY: SEMESTER TEST
Thursday: Short period, we will make sure our uniforms are hung up properly.
WEEK OF 12-19-11 TO 12-22-11
Monday:
We will return the music equipment to the band room from the auditorium stage, and then set up the equipment for concert band. We will then pass in our Winter Concert music and pass out the Pops Concert music. After that, we will make sure our uniforms from the concert are hung up properly. Finally, with any time remaining, we will run through and sight read one of the pop concert charts.
WEDNESDAY: SEMESTER TEST
Thursday: Short period, we will make sure our uniforms are hung up properly.
WEEKLY LESSON PLANS FOR HIGH SCHOOL BAND
WEEK OF 12-12-11 TO 12-16-11
Monday, Wednesday & Friday: Concert Band
We will use this week to focus on our Winter Concert music. Our first goal is to insure we have the correct fingerings and rhythms, and then we will polish the music through correcting articulation, dynamics and intonation. The main focus this week will be on running through the Winter Concert program in the order we will perform them so the students get accustomed to practicing the way they will perform
Tuesday & Thursday: Jazz Band
We will use this week to focus on our Winter Concert music. Our first goal is to insure we have the correct fingerings and rhythms, and then we will polish the music through correcting articulation, dynamics and intonation. Once we can play our Winter Concert music satisfactorily, we will focus on our Contest Music, especially "Baby Drives A Fast Car" and "Knight's Court"..
WEEK OF 12-12-11 TO 12-16-11
Monday, Wednesday & Friday: Concert Band
We will use this week to focus on our Winter Concert music. Our first goal is to insure we have the correct fingerings and rhythms, and then we will polish the music through correcting articulation, dynamics and intonation. The main focus this week will be on running through the Winter Concert program in the order we will perform them so the students get accustomed to practicing the way they will perform
Tuesday & Thursday: Jazz Band
We will use this week to focus on our Winter Concert music. Our first goal is to insure we have the correct fingerings and rhythms, and then we will polish the music through correcting articulation, dynamics and intonation. Once we can play our Winter Concert music satisfactorily, we will focus on our Contest Music, especially "Baby Drives A Fast Car" and "Knight's Court"..
WEEKLY LESSON PLANS FOR HIGH SCHOOL BAND
WEEK OF 12-5-11 TO 12-9-11
Monday, Wednesday & Friday: Concert Band
We will use this week to focus on our Winter Concert music. Our first goal is to insure we have the correct fingerings and rhythms, and then we will polish the music through correcting articulation, dynamics and intonation. The main focus this week will be on "A Canadian Brass Christmas", and we will work on smooth transitions in and out of the 6/8 time signatures.
Tuesday & Thursday: Jazz Band
We will use this week to focus on our Winter Concert music. Our first goal is to insure we have the correct fingerings and rhythms, and then we will polish the music through correcting articulation, dynamics and intonation. Once we can play our Winter Concert music satisfactorily, we will focus on our Contest Music, especially "Baby Drives A Fast Car" and "Knight's Court"..
WEEK OF 12-5-11 TO 12-9-11
Monday, Wednesday & Friday: Concert Band
We will use this week to focus on our Winter Concert music. Our first goal is to insure we have the correct fingerings and rhythms, and then we will polish the music through correcting articulation, dynamics and intonation. The main focus this week will be on "A Canadian Brass Christmas", and we will work on smooth transitions in and out of the 6/8 time signatures.
Tuesday & Thursday: Jazz Band
We will use this week to focus on our Winter Concert music. Our first goal is to insure we have the correct fingerings and rhythms, and then we will polish the music through correcting articulation, dynamics and intonation. Once we can play our Winter Concert music satisfactorily, we will focus on our Contest Music, especially "Baby Drives A Fast Car" and "Knight's Court"..
WEEKLY LESSON PLANS FOR HIGH SCHOOL BAND
WEEK OF 11-28-11 TO 12-2-11
Monday, Wednesday & Friday: Concert Band
We will use this week to focus on our Winter Concert music. Our first goal is to insure we have the correct fingerings and rhythms, and then we will polish the music through correcting articulation, dynamics and intonation.
Tuesday & Thursday: Jazz BandWe will use this week to focus on our Winter Concert music. Our first goal is to insure we have the correct fingerings and rhythms, and then we will polish the music through correcting articulation, dynamics and intonation. Once we can play our Winter Concert music satisfactorily, we will focus on our Contest Music.
WEEK OF 11-28-11 TO 12-2-11
Monday, Wednesday & Friday: Concert Band
We will use this week to focus on our Winter Concert music. Our first goal is to insure we have the correct fingerings and rhythms, and then we will polish the music through correcting articulation, dynamics and intonation.
Tuesday & Thursday: Jazz BandWe will use this week to focus on our Winter Concert music. Our first goal is to insure we have the correct fingerings and rhythms, and then we will polish the music through correcting articulation, dynamics and intonation. Once we can play our Winter Concert music satisfactorily, we will focus on our Contest Music.
WEEKLY LESSON PLANS FOR HIGH SCHOOL BAND
WEEK OF 11-21-11 TO 11-22-11
Monday: Concert Band
We will warm up on two concert band sclaes and then tune the band. We will then continue work on our Winter Concert songs, focusing on "A Canadian Brass Christmas"- especially the 6/8 time sections. Any time left in the period will be spent reviewing "Joyful and Triumphant" or "The Polar Express".
Tuesday: Jazz Band
We will have jazz band today, focusing the first part of the period on the Winter Concert music and the last half of the period on our contest pieces. We will do our typical intonation warm ups and tune before we begin work on the charts.
WEEK OF 11-21-11 TO 11-22-11
Monday: Concert Band
We will warm up on two concert band sclaes and then tune the band. We will then continue work on our Winter Concert songs, focusing on "A Canadian Brass Christmas"- especially the 6/8 time sections. Any time left in the period will be spent reviewing "Joyful and Triumphant" or "The Polar Express".
Tuesday: Jazz Band
We will have jazz band today, focusing the first part of the period on the Winter Concert music and the last half of the period on our contest pieces. We will do our typical intonation warm ups and tune before we begin work on the charts.
WEEKLY LESSON PLANS FOR HIGH SCHOOL BAND
WEEK OF 11-14-11 TO 11-18-11
Monday & Friday: Concert Band
We will warm up on two concert band sclaes and then tune the band. We will then continue work on our Winter Concert songs, focusing on "A Canadian Brass Christmas"- especially the 6/8 time sections. Any time left in the period will be spent reviewing "Joyful and Triumphant" or "The Polar Express".
Wednesday: Pep Band
We will use the shortened period today to work on pep band songs in preparation for our first pep band on November 18th.
Tuesday & Thursday:
We will have jazz band today, focusing the first part of the period on the Winter Concert music and the last half of the period on our contest pieces. We will do our typical intonation warm ups and tune before we begin work on the charts.
WEEK OF 11-14-11 TO 11-18-11
Monday & Friday: Concert Band
We will warm up on two concert band sclaes and then tune the band. We will then continue work on our Winter Concert songs, focusing on "A Canadian Brass Christmas"- especially the 6/8 time sections. Any time left in the period will be spent reviewing "Joyful and Triumphant" or "The Polar Express".
Wednesday: Pep Band
We will use the shortened period today to work on pep band songs in preparation for our first pep band on November 18th.
Tuesday & Thursday:
We will have jazz band today, focusing the first part of the period on the Winter Concert music and the last half of the period on our contest pieces. We will do our typical intonation warm ups and tune before we begin work on the charts.
WEEKLY LESSON PLANS FOR HIGH SCHOOL BAND
WEEK OF 11-7-11 TO 11-11-11
Monday & Friday: Concert Band
We will warm up on two concert band sclaes and then tune the band. We will then continue work on our Winter Concert songs, focusing on "A Canadian Brass Christmas"- especially the 6/8 time sections. Any time left in the period will be spent reviewing "Joyful and Triumphant" or "The Polar Express".
Wednesday: Pep Band
We will use the shortened period today to work on pep band songs in preparation for our first pep band on November 18th.
Tuesday & Thursday:
We will have jazz band today, focusing the first part of the period on the Winter Concert music and the last half of the period on our contest pieces. We will do our typical intonation warm ups and tune before we begin work on the charts.
WEEK OF 11-7-11 TO 11-11-11
Monday & Friday: Concert Band
We will warm up on two concert band sclaes and then tune the band. We will then continue work on our Winter Concert songs, focusing on "A Canadian Brass Christmas"- especially the 6/8 time sections. Any time left in the period will be spent reviewing "Joyful and Triumphant" or "The Polar Express".
Wednesday: Pep Band
We will use the shortened period today to work on pep band songs in preparation for our first pep band on November 18th.
Tuesday & Thursday:
We will have jazz band today, focusing the first part of the period on the Winter Concert music and the last half of the period on our contest pieces. We will do our typical intonation warm ups and tune before we begin work on the charts.
WEEKLY LESSON PLANS FOR HIGH SCHOOL BAND
WEEK OF 10-31-11 TO 11-4-11
Monday & Friday: Concert Band
We will warm up on two concert band sclaes and then tune the band. We will then continue work on our Winter Concert songs, focusing on "A Canadian Brass Christmas"- especially the 6/8 time sections. Any time left in the period will be spent reviewing "Joyful and Triumphant" or "The Polar Express".
Wednesday: Pep Band
We will use the shortened period today to work on pep band songs in preparation for our first pep band on November 18th.
Tuesday & Thursday:
We will have jazz band today, focusing the first part of the period on the Winter Concert music and the last half of the period on our contest pieces. We will do our typical intonation warm ups and tune before we begin work on the charts.
WEEK OF 10-31-11 TO 11-4-11
Monday & Friday: Concert Band
We will warm up on two concert band sclaes and then tune the band. We will then continue work on our Winter Concert songs, focusing on "A Canadian Brass Christmas"- especially the 6/8 time sections. Any time left in the period will be spent reviewing "Joyful and Triumphant" or "The Polar Express".
Wednesday: Pep Band
We will use the shortened period today to work on pep band songs in preparation for our first pep band on November 18th.
Tuesday & Thursday:
We will have jazz band today, focusing the first part of the period on the Winter Concert music and the last half of the period on our contest pieces. We will do our typical intonation warm ups and tune before we begin work on the charts.
WEEKLY LESSON PLANS FOR HIGH SCHOOL BAND
WEEK OF 10-24-11 TO 10-28-11
Monday & Friday: We will warm up on two concert band scales and then tune the band. We will then continue work on our Winter Concert songs. Our main goal this week is to be able to play through "A Canadian Brass Christmas"- out third song for our Winter Concert. . Any time remaining during a period will be spent reviewing "Joyful and Triumphant" and "The Polar Express"- which we began work on last week.
Wednesday: Today, after warming up on scales and tuning will be a pep band day. Students can pick songs out of our pep band chart book and we will work on those songs. Our main goal is to have numerous percussionists available to play trap set for the pep band.
Tuesday & Thursday: We will continue this season's work on our Jazz Band, which we started last week. We will discuss the role each person has in the band as well as how the jazz articulation is different from classical. We will then continue work on one of our Winter Concert songs, as well as begin work on one of our contest songs.
WEEK OF 10-24-11 TO 10-28-11
Monday & Friday: We will warm up on two concert band scales and then tune the band. We will then continue work on our Winter Concert songs. Our main goal this week is to be able to play through "A Canadian Brass Christmas"- out third song for our Winter Concert. . Any time remaining during a period will be spent reviewing "Joyful and Triumphant" and "The Polar Express"- which we began work on last week.
Wednesday: Today, after warming up on scales and tuning will be a pep band day. Students can pick songs out of our pep band chart book and we will work on those songs. Our main goal is to have numerous percussionists available to play trap set for the pep band.
Tuesday & Thursday: We will continue this season's work on our Jazz Band, which we started last week. We will discuss the role each person has in the band as well as how the jazz articulation is different from classical. We will then continue work on one of our Winter Concert songs, as well as begin work on one of our contest songs.
WEEKLY LESSON PLANS FOR HIGH SCHOOL BAND
WEEK OF 10-17-11 TO 10-21-11
Monday & Friday: We will warm up on two concert band scales and then tune the band. We will then begin work on our Winter Concert song "The Polar Express". Any time remaining will be spent reviewing "Joyful and Triumphant"- which we began work on last week.
Wednesday: Mrs. Langel will be bringing her 1st grade class to the band room on this day. We will play for them some of our pep band songs and introduce them to the sounds of the different instruments in the band.
Tuesday & Thursday: We will begin this season's work on our Jazz Band. We will discuss the role each person has in the band as well as how the jazz articulation is different from classical. We will then begin work on one of our Winter Concert songs, as well as begin work on one of our contest songs.
WEEK OF 10-17-11 TO 10-21-11
Monday & Friday: We will warm up on two concert band scales and then tune the band. We will then begin work on our Winter Concert song "The Polar Express". Any time remaining will be spent reviewing "Joyful and Triumphant"- which we began work on last week.
Wednesday: Mrs. Langel will be bringing her 1st grade class to the band room on this day. We will play for them some of our pep band songs and introduce them to the sounds of the different instruments in the band.
Tuesday & Thursday: We will begin this season's work on our Jazz Band. We will discuss the role each person has in the band as well as how the jazz articulation is different from classical. We will then begin work on one of our Winter Concert songs, as well as begin work on one of our contest songs.
WEEKLY LESSON PLANS FOR HIGH SCHOOL BAND
WEEK OF 10-10-11 TO 10-14-11
Monday: We will put away our marching band equipment and uniforms, including an inventory of marching equipment and flag equipment- and putting away the band hats and plumes. We will then bring out the concert uniforms and use this day to size everyone for their tuxedo jackets this year.
Tuesday: We will work on intonation during our warm up, and then work on pep band music for our basketball pep band season.
Wednesday: I have a doctor's appointment, so Ms. Book will cover the class---a study hall for the students.
Thursday and Friday: We begin work on our concert band music for the Winter Concert. After warming up and tuning, we will begin work on sight reading "Joyful and Triumphant", arranged by Steve Hodges.
WEEK OF 10-10-11 TO 10-14-11
Monday: We will put away our marching band equipment and uniforms, including an inventory of marching equipment and flag equipment- and putting away the band hats and plumes. We will then bring out the concert uniforms and use this day to size everyone for their tuxedo jackets this year.
Tuesday: We will work on intonation during our warm up, and then work on pep band music for our basketball pep band season.
Wednesday: I have a doctor's appointment, so Ms. Book will cover the class---a study hall for the students.
Thursday and Friday: We begin work on our concert band music for the Winter Concert. After warming up and tuning, we will begin work on sight reading "Joyful and Triumphant", arranged by Steve Hodges.
WEEKLY LESSON PLANS FOR HIGH SCHOOL BAND
WEEK OF 10-3-11 TO 10-7-11
Monday, Wednesday & Friday: We will practice outside, weather permitting, our pre-game and half time shows for Homecoming. We will work mainly on finesse, stamina, proper horn positions and field movements.
Tuesday & Thursday: We will practice outside, weather permitting, our street marching for the Homecoming Parade. We will work mainly on keeping our lines straight, left foot on count one and three and horn positions while we march and play.
WEEK OF 10-3-11 TO 10-7-11
Monday, Wednesday & Friday: We will practice outside, weather permitting, our pre-game and half time shows for Homecoming. We will work mainly on finesse, stamina, proper horn positions and field movements.
Tuesday & Thursday: We will practice outside, weather permitting, our street marching for the Homecoming Parade. We will work mainly on keeping our lines straight, left foot on count one and three and horn positions while we march and play.
WEEKLY LESSON PLANS FOR HIGH SCHOOL BAND
WEEK OF 9-26-11 TO 9-30-11
We will be alternating our marching band techniques this week by practicing street marching on Tuesday and Thursday, and field marching on Wednesday and Friday. Monday will be a day for playing through pep band music and cleaning the band room after last Friday's game. For street marching, we will focus on marching and playing at the same time and will rehearse the songs "Louie, Louie", "Do Wah Diddy" and the School Song. For our field practice, we will continue to improve our half time show, working on precision in our movements on the field- both instrumentalists and flag team.
WEEK OF 9-26-11 TO 9-30-11
We will be alternating our marching band techniques this week by practicing street marching on Tuesday and Thursday, and field marching on Wednesday and Friday. Monday will be a day for playing through pep band music and cleaning the band room after last Friday's game. For street marching, we will focus on marching and playing at the same time and will rehearse the songs "Louie, Louie", "Do Wah Diddy" and the School Song. For our field practice, we will continue to improve our half time show, working on precision in our movements on the field- both instrumentalists and flag team.
WEEKLY LESSON PLANS FOR HIGH SCHOOL BAND
WEEK OF 9-19-11 TO 9-23-11
We will use this week to be outside, weather permitting to work on the final part of our half time show. We have practiced inside the tune "God Bless The USA", and now will learn the field movements to the song. If weather does not permit us to be outside, we will work on the music in the classroom, as well as play pep band tunes to build up the playing stamina of the students.
WEEK OF 9-19-11 TO 9-23-11
We will use this week to be outside, weather permitting to work on the final part of our half time show. We have practiced inside the tune "God Bless The USA", and now will learn the field movements to the song. If weather does not permit us to be outside, we will work on the music in the classroom, as well as play pep band tunes to build up the playing stamina of the students.
WEEKLY LESSON PLANS FOR HIGH SCHOOL BAND
WEEK OF 9-12-11 TO 9-16-11
We will begin this week by working on "God Bless The USA", which is the third song in our half time show. We will also work on music that we will be playing for our Homecoming Parade on October 7th--"Louie, Louie" and "Do Wah Ditty". In order to give the students the opportunity to increase their playing time on their instruments, we will also be spending time this week on pep band songs so they can build up their stamina.
WEEK OF 9-12-11 TO 9-16-11
We will begin this week by working on "God Bless The USA", which is the third song in our half time show. We will also work on music that we will be playing for our Homecoming Parade on October 7th--"Louie, Louie" and "Do Wah Ditty". In order to give the students the opportunity to increase their playing time on their instruments, we will also be spending time this week on pep band songs so they can build up their stamina.
WEEKLY LESSON PLANS FOR HIGH SCHOOL BAND
WEEK OF 9-6-11 TO 9-9-11
This week we will be outside, weather permitting, to learn our marching band field positions for the first two songs of our half time show. We will work on continually improving our marching and playing techniques. Our main focus will be field positions on "Patriotic Spectacular" and "Salute to Freedom".
WEEK OF 9-6-11 TO 9-9-11
This week we will be outside, weather permitting, to learn our marching band field positions for the first two songs of our half time show. We will work on continually improving our marching and playing techniques. Our main focus will be field positions on "Patriotic Spectacular" and "Salute to Freedom".
WEEKLY LESSON PLANS FOR HIGH SCHOOL BAND
WEEK OF 8-29-11 TO 9-3-11
This week we will be outside, weather permitting, to learn our marching band field positions for the first two songs of our half time show. We will work on continually improving our marching and playing techniques. Our main focus will be field positions on "Patriotic Spectacular" and "Salute to Freedom".
WEEK OF 8-29-11 TO 9-3-11
This week we will be outside, weather permitting, to learn our marching band field positions for the first two songs of our half time show. We will work on continually improving our marching and playing techniques. Our main focus will be field positions on "Patriotic Spectacular" and "Salute to Freedom".
WEEKLY LESSON PLANS FOR HIGH SCHOOL BAND
WEEK OF 9-22-11 TO 9-26-11
We will be working on our pre-game and half time show music in preparation of our first home football game this Friday. Every day available, we will be outside on the football field, weather permitting. We know in advance that we must stay inside on Thursday due to school pictures.
WEEK OF 9-22-11 TO 9-26-11
We will be working on our pre-game and half time show music in preparation of our first home football game this Friday. Every day available, we will be outside on the football field, weather permitting. We know in advance that we must stay inside on Thursday due to school pictures.
WEEKLY LESSON PLANS FOR HIGH SCHOOL BAND
WEEK OF 5-16-11 TO 5-20-11
Monday & Tuesday: We will work on the music for graduation and Memorial Day.
Thursday: Semester Test day- Semester tests are made up of playing scales full range of the instruments: Concert Scales up to four flats and sharps, plus the chormatic scale.
Friday: Short period- last band period of the year. We will discuss the logistics for the Memorial Day ceremony.
WEEK OF 5-16-11 TO 5-20-11
Monday & Tuesday: We will work on the music for graduation and Memorial Day.
Thursday: Semester Test day- Semester tests are made up of playing scales full range of the instruments: Concert Scales up to four flats and sharps, plus the chormatic scale.
Friday: Short period- last band period of the year. We will discuss the logistics for the Memorial Day ceremony.
WEEKLY LESSON PLANS FOR HIGH SCHOOL BAND
WEEK OF 5-9-11 TO 5-13-11
Monday: We will turn in our Spring Concert music, keeping "Celebration for Winds and Percussion" for grauduation. We will then pass out the music for graduation and Memorial Day and begin working on this music. That music is: "Pomp & Circumstance", "School Song", "The National Anthem" and "Battle Hymn of the Republic".
Tuesday- Thursday: We will work on the music for graduationa and Memorial Day.
Friday: I will be in Des Moines for the IBA Convention. Ms. Book will watch my class and they will practice the graduation and Memorial Day music.
WEEK OF 5-9-11 TO 5-13-11
Monday: We will turn in our Spring Concert music, keeping "Celebration for Winds and Percussion" for grauduation. We will then pass out the music for graduation and Memorial Day and begin working on this music. That music is: "Pomp & Circumstance", "School Song", "The National Anthem" and "Battle Hymn of the Republic".
Tuesday- Thursday: We will work on the music for graduationa and Memorial Day.
Friday: I will be in Des Moines for the IBA Convention. Ms. Book will watch my class and they will practice the graduation and Memorial Day music.
WEEKLY LESSON PLANS FOR HIGH SCHOOL BAND
WEEK OF 5-2-11 TO 5-6-11
Monday: We will have a clinician, Doug Babic from Iowa Western Comm. College, come to Manning and work with the HS Concert Band on their songs for the State Large Group Contest. We will practice during 1st and 2nd periods on the auditorium stage.
Tuesday- Friday: We will have concert band every classtime period and will begin with warm up scales, playing intonation chorales and tuning for 10-15 minutes. We will then progress to our Spring Concert music, "Flourish For Wind Band", "Celebration for Winds and Percussion" and "Gallant Marines". We will work on correct rhythms, fingerings, and especially articulations--all in preparations for the State Large Group Contest in Audubon on Saturday, May 7th.
WEEK OF 5-2-11 TO 5-6-11
Monday: We will have a clinician, Doug Babic from Iowa Western Comm. College, come to Manning and work with the HS Concert Band on their songs for the State Large Group Contest. We will practice during 1st and 2nd periods on the auditorium stage.
Tuesday- Friday: We will have concert band every classtime period and will begin with warm up scales, playing intonation chorales and tuning for 10-15 minutes. We will then progress to our Spring Concert music, "Flourish For Wind Band", "Celebration for Winds and Percussion" and "Gallant Marines". We will work on correct rhythms, fingerings, and especially articulations--all in preparations for the State Large Group Contest in Audubon on Saturday, May 7th.
WEEKLY LESSON PLANS FOR HIGH SCHOOL BAND
WEEK OF 4-25-11 TO 4-29-11
Monday through Friday:
We will have concert band every classtime period and will begin with warm up scales, playing intonation chorales and tuning for 10-15 minutes. We will then progress to our Spring Concert music, "Flourish For Wind Band", "Celebration for Winds and Percussion" and "Gallant Marines". We will work on correct rhythms, fingerings, and especially articulations. Thursday and Friday, we will practice on the auditorium stage for Friday night's Spring Concert performance.
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WEEK OF 4-25-11 TO 4-29-11
Monday through Friday:
We will have concert band every classtime period and will begin with warm up scales, playing intonation chorales and tuning for 10-15 minutes. We will then progress to our Spring Concert music, "Flourish For Wind Band", "Celebration for Winds and Percussion" and "Gallant Marines". We will work on correct rhythms, fingerings, and especially articulations. Thursday and Friday, we will practice on the auditorium stage for Friday night's Spring Concert performance.
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WEEKLY LESSON PLANS FOR HIGH SCHOOL BAND
WEEK OF 4-18-11 TO 4-21-11
Monday through Thursday:
We will have concert band every classtime period and will begin with warm up scales, playing intonation chorales and tuning for 10-15 minutes. We will then progress to our Spring Concert music, "Flourish For Wind Band", "Celebration for Winds and Percussion" and "Gallant Marines". We will work on correct rhythms, fingerings, and especially articulations.
Friday: No School due to Easter Break.
WEEK OF 4-18-11 TO 4-21-11
Monday through Thursday:
We will have concert band every classtime period and will begin with warm up scales, playing intonation chorales and tuning for 10-15 minutes. We will then progress to our Spring Concert music, "Flourish For Wind Band", "Celebration for Winds and Percussion" and "Gallant Marines". We will work on correct rhythms, fingerings, and especially articulations.
Friday: No School due to Easter Break.
WEEKLY LESSON PLANS FOR HIGH SCHOOL BAND
WEEK OF 4-11-11 TO 4-15-11
Monday: This will be our last jazz band rehearsal before the Iowa Jazz Championships. We will rehearse on the auditorium stage, working on correcting any small flaws we have uncovered when we played at the Richard Crandall Scholarship performance on Sunday.
Tuesday: Iowa Jazz Championships in Des Moines. Jazz Band performs at 3:15 p.m.
Wednesday through Friday: We now begin work on our large group music for our Spring Concert and Large Group Contest in May. We will warm up every day on the Concert Bb Scale, as well as a Chorale to help with our intonation. We will then spend time on "Flourish For Wind Band" and "Celebration for Winds and Percussion". Any time left in the classroom period will be spent going over "Gallant Marines".
WEEK OF 4-11-11 TO 4-15-11
Monday: This will be our last jazz band rehearsal before the Iowa Jazz Championships. We will rehearse on the auditorium stage, working on correcting any small flaws we have uncovered when we played at the Richard Crandall Scholarship performance on Sunday.
Tuesday: Iowa Jazz Championships in Des Moines. Jazz Band performs at 3:15 p.m.
Wednesday through Friday: We now begin work on our large group music for our Spring Concert and Large Group Contest in May. We will warm up every day on the Concert Bb Scale, as well as a Chorale to help with our intonation. We will then spend time on "Flourish For Wind Band" and "Celebration for Winds and Percussion". Any time left in the classroom period will be spent going over "Gallant Marines".
WEEKLY LESSON PLANS FOR HIGH SCHOOL BAND
WEEK OF 4-4-11 TO 4-8-11
Monday & Friday:
The Concert Band will begin work on our Spring Concert Music and Large Group Contest Music. We will sight read "Flourish For Wind Band" and then begin work on our second tune, "Celebration for Wind and Percussion". Any time remaining will be spent on "Gallant Marines".
Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday:
The Jazz Band will work on their four songs we will be playing at the Iowa Jazz Championships- working on balance within the sections, balance as a band, and especially intonation.
WEEK OF 4-4-11 TO 4-8-11
Monday & Friday:
The Concert Band will begin work on our Spring Concert Music and Large Group Contest Music. We will sight read "Flourish For Wind Band" and then begin work on our second tune, "Celebration for Wind and Percussion". Any time remaining will be spent on "Gallant Marines".
Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday:
The Jazz Band will work on their four songs we will be playing at the Iowa Jazz Championships- working on balance within the sections, balance as a band, and especially intonation.
WEEKLY LESSON PLANS FOR HIGH SCHOOL BAND
WEEK OF 3-28-11 TO 4-1-11
Monday- Wednesday- Friday
The band will work on solo/ensembles on these three days- starting with the largest groups, the Brass Choir and Woodwind Choir, then to the quartet and trios, and finally into the duets and solos. All students involved will be spreading out in the classroom, halls and outside to work on their music.
Tuesday- Thursday
Jazz Band will work on all four of our charts for Iowa Jazz Championships, focusing on improving our intonation, balance and sectional work.
WEEK OF 3-28-11 TO 4-1-11
Monday- Wednesday- Friday
The band will work on solo/ensembles on these three days- starting with the largest groups, the Brass Choir and Woodwind Choir, then to the quartet and trios, and finally into the duets and solos. All students involved will be spreading out in the classroom, halls and outside to work on their music.
Tuesday- Thursday
Jazz Band will work on all four of our charts for Iowa Jazz Championships, focusing on improving our intonation, balance and sectional work.
WEEKLY LESSON PLANS FOR HIGH SCHOOL BAND
WEEK OF 3-21-11 TO 3-25-11
Monday- Wednesday- Friday
The band will work on solo/ensembles on these three days- starting with the largest groups, the Brass Choir and Woodwind Choir, then to the quartet and trios, and finally into the duets and solos. All students involved will be spreading out in the classroom, halls and outside to work on their music.
Tuesday- Thursday
Jazz Band will work on all four of our charts for Iowa Jazz Championships, focusing on improving our intonation, balance and sectional work.
WEEK OF 3-21-11 TO 3-25-11
Monday- Wednesday- Friday
The band will work on solo/ensembles on these three days- starting with the largest groups, the Brass Choir and Woodwind Choir, then to the quartet and trios, and finally into the duets and solos. All students involved will be spreading out in the classroom, halls and outside to work on their music.
Tuesday- Thursday
Jazz Band will work on all four of our charts for Iowa Jazz Championships, focusing on improving our intonation, balance and sectional work.
WEEKLY LESSON PLANS FOR HIGH SCHOOL BAND
WEEK OF 3-13-11 TO 3-16-11
Monday-Wednesday: The concert band will have class on these days. We will work the first half of the period on Western Valley Conference Honor Band music and the last half of the period will be spent on solo/ensemble music. I will work with the larger groups (brass choir or woodwind choir) while smaller groups spread out and work on their own.
Tuesday-Thursday: We will have jazz band on these two days and will work on "Out of the Doghouse". This song will be our 4th tune for the Iowa Jazz Championships.
WEEK OF 3-13-11 TO 3-16-11
Monday-Wednesday: The concert band will have class on these days. We will work the first half of the period on Western Valley Conference Honor Band music and the last half of the period will be spent on solo/ensemble music. I will work with the larger groups (brass choir or woodwind choir) while smaller groups spread out and work on their own.
Tuesday-Thursday: We will have jazz band on these two days and will work on "Out of the Doghouse". This song will be our 4th tune for the Iowa Jazz Championships.
WEEKLY LESSON PLANS FOR HIGH SCHOOL BAND
WEEK OF 3-7-11 TO 3-11-11
WEEKLY LESSON PLANS FOR HIGH SCHOOL BAND
WEEK OF 2-28-11 TO 3-4-11
Monday-Wednesday-Friday: The concert band will have class on these days. We will work the first half of the period on Western Valley Conference Honor Band music and the last half of the period will be spent on solo/ensemble music. I will work with the larger groups (brass choir or woodwind choir) while smaller groups spread out and work on their own.
Tuesday-Thursday: We will have jazz band on these two days and will work on "Out of the Doghouse". This song will be our 4th tune for the Iowa Jazz Championships.
WEEK OF 3-7-11 TO 3-11-11
WEEKLY LESSON PLANS FOR HIGH SCHOOL BAND
WEEK OF 2-28-11 TO 3-4-11
Monday-Wednesday-Friday: The concert band will have class on these days. We will work the first half of the period on Western Valley Conference Honor Band music and the last half of the period will be spent on solo/ensemble music. I will work with the larger groups (brass choir or woodwind choir) while smaller groups spread out and work on their own.
Tuesday-Thursday: We will have jazz band on these two days and will work on "Out of the Doghouse". This song will be our 4th tune for the Iowa Jazz Championships.
WEEKLY LESSON PLANS FOR HIGH SCHOOL BAND
WEEK OF 2-28-11 TO 3-4-11
Monday-Wednesday-Friday: The concert band will have class on these days. We will work the first half of the period on Western Valley Conference Honor Band music and the last half of the period will be spent on solo/ensemble music. I will work with the larger groups (brass choir or woodwind choir) while smaller groups spread out and work on their own.
Tuesday-Thursday: We will have jazz band on these two days and will work on "Holy Habanero" and "Out of the Doghouse". One of these two songs will be our 4th tune for the Iowa Jazz Championships.
WEEK OF 2-28-11 TO 3-4-11
Monday-Wednesday-Friday: The concert band will have class on these days. We will work the first half of the period on Western Valley Conference Honor Band music and the last half of the period will be spent on solo/ensemble music. I will work with the larger groups (brass choir or woodwind choir) while smaller groups spread out and work on their own.
Tuesday-Thursday: We will have jazz band on these two days and will work on "Holy Habanero" and "Out of the Doghouse". One of these two songs will be our 4th tune for the Iowa Jazz Championships.
WEEKLY LESSON PLANS FOR HIGH SCHOOL BAND
WEEK OF 2-21-11 TO 2-25-11
Monday and Wednesday: The Jazz Band will work on their competition music in preparation of the two jazz festivals this week.
Tuesday and Thursday: The jazz band will be at jazz festivals- Tuesday is the Lewis & Clark Jazz Festival at Sioux City, and Thursday is the SWIBA Jazz Festival at Audubon.
Friday: Concert Band. We will begin work on the Western Valley Conference Honor Band music, as well as begin work on our solo/ensemble music. The period will be split in half between these two events.
WEEK OF 2-21-11 TO 2-25-11
Monday and Wednesday: The Jazz Band will work on their competition music in preparation of the two jazz festivals this week.
Tuesday and Thursday: The jazz band will be at jazz festivals- Tuesday is the Lewis & Clark Jazz Festival at Sioux City, and Thursday is the SWIBA Jazz Festival at Audubon.
Friday: Concert Band. We will begin work on the Western Valley Conference Honor Band music, as well as begin work on our solo/ensemble music. The period will be split in half between these two events.
WEEKLY LESSON PLANS FOR HIGH SCHOOL BAND
WEEK OF 2-14-11 TO 2-18-11
Monday and Friday: We will have full concert band and work on the songs we will be playing on the Pop's Concert this coming Sunday: "Disney Blockbusters", "Over the Rainbow", "Instant Swing Concert" and "Pirates of the Caribbean".
Tuesday and Thursday will be jazz band days and we will work on our competition music in preparation of next week's two contests.
Wednesday: Jazz Band day with a clinic by Steve Lawson.
WEEK OF 2-14-11 TO 2-18-11
Monday and Friday: We will have full concert band and work on the songs we will be playing on the Pop's Concert this coming Sunday: "Disney Blockbusters", "Over the Rainbow", "Instant Swing Concert" and "Pirates of the Caribbean".
Tuesday and Thursday will be jazz band days and we will work on our competition music in preparation of next week's two contests.
Wednesday: Jazz Band day with a clinic by Steve Lawson.
WEEKLY LESSON PLANS FOR HIGH SCHOOL BAND
WEEK OF 1-31-11 TO 2-4-11
Monday: We will have full concert band on this day. After our warm up and tuning, we will work on "Pirates of the Caribbean", running through the entire song, looking for weak areas or incorrect rhythms. We will then run through "Instant Swing Concert", working mainly on the "In The Mood" section.
Tuesday: Jazz Band--working in preparation for the Steve Lawson Clinic they will have tomorrow. Will work on all four of our competition songs.
Wednesday: Clinic with Steve Lawson. Clinic will last both first and second periods.
Thursday: Jazz Band to Simpson Jazz Contest--Ms. Book will cover 1st period for me.
Friday: Concert Band--Working on "Over The Rainbow" and "Disney Blockbusters".
WEEK OF 1-31-11 TO 2-4-11
Monday: We will have full concert band on this day. After our warm up and tuning, we will work on "Pirates of the Caribbean", running through the entire song, looking for weak areas or incorrect rhythms. We will then run through "Instant Swing Concert", working mainly on the "In The Mood" section.
Tuesday: Jazz Band--working in preparation for the Steve Lawson Clinic they will have tomorrow. Will work on all four of our competition songs.
Wednesday: Clinic with Steve Lawson. Clinic will last both first and second periods.
Thursday: Jazz Band to Simpson Jazz Contest--Ms. Book will cover 1st period for me.
Friday: Concert Band--Working on "Over The Rainbow" and "Disney Blockbusters".
WEEKLY LESSON PLANS FOR HIGH SCHOOL BAND
WEEK OF 1-24-11 TO 1-28-11
Monday: We will have full concert band on this day. After our warm up and tuning, we will work on "Pirates of the Caribbean", running through the entire song, looking for weak areas or incorrect rhythms. We will then run through "Instant Swing Concert", working mainly on the "In The Mood" section.
Tuesday: Jazz Band--working in preparation for the Steve Lawson Clinic they will have tomorrow. Will work on all four of our competition songs.
Wednesday: Clinic with Steve Lawson. Clinic will last both first and second periods.
Thursday: Jazz Band to Simpson Jazz Contest--Ms. Book will cover 1st period for me.
Friday: Concert Band--Working on "Over The Rainbow" and "Disney Blockbusters".
WEEK OF 1-24-11 TO 1-28-11
Monday: We will have full concert band on this day. After our warm up and tuning, we will work on "Pirates of the Caribbean", running through the entire song, looking for weak areas or incorrect rhythms. We will then run through "Instant Swing Concert", working mainly on the "In The Mood" section.
Tuesday: Jazz Band--working in preparation for the Steve Lawson Clinic they will have tomorrow. Will work on all four of our competition songs.
Wednesday: Clinic with Steve Lawson. Clinic will last both first and second periods.
Thursday: Jazz Band to Simpson Jazz Contest--Ms. Book will cover 1st period for me.
Friday: Concert Band--Working on "Over The Rainbow" and "Disney Blockbusters".
WEEKLY LESSON PLANS FOR HIGH SCHOOL BAND
WEEK OF 1-17-11 TO 1-21-11
Monday: I will be in Red Oak with the SWIBA HS Honor Band students. Ms. Book will cover my class--they may have a study hall in the band room.
Tuesday-Thursday: We will have Jazz Band on these days anad will work on the four competition songs: "The Bari Thought of You", "Cerulean Blue", "Holy Habanero" and "Feelin' the Funk". Friday: We will work with the full concert band on the Pops Concert Music. After warming up and tuning, we will run through "Instant Swing Concert", "Over the Rainbow" and "Disney Blockbusters", looking for weak areas in rhythms or fingerings.
WEEK OF 1-17-11 TO 1-21-11
Monday: I will be in Red Oak with the SWIBA HS Honor Band students. Ms. Book will cover my class--they may have a study hall in the band room.
Tuesday-Thursday: We will have Jazz Band on these days anad will work on the four competition songs: "The Bari Thought of You", "Cerulean Blue", "Holy Habanero" and "Feelin' the Funk". Friday: We will work with the full concert band on the Pops Concert Music. After warming up and tuning, we will run through "Instant Swing Concert", "Over the Rainbow" and "Disney Blockbusters", looking for weak areas in rhythms or fingerings.
WEEKLY LESSON PLANS FOR HIGH SCHOOL BAND
WEEK OF 1-10-11 TO 1-14-11
Monday: We will work with the full concert band on the Pops Concert Music. After warming up and tuning, we will run through "Pirates of the Caribbean", looking for weak areas in rhythms on fingerings. We will then work on a new pep band song: "Everybody's Everything".
Tuesday through Thursday: We will have Jazz Band on these days anad will work on the first three competition songs: "The Bari Thought of You", "Cerulean Blue" and "Feelin' the Funk". Friday: We will work with the full concert band on the Pops Concert Music. After warming up and tuning, we will run through "Instant Swing Concert", "Over the Rainbow" and "Disney Blockbusters", looking for weak areas in rhythms or fingerings.
WEEK OF 1-10-11 TO 1-14-11
Monday: We will work with the full concert band on the Pops Concert Music. After warming up and tuning, we will run through "Pirates of the Caribbean", looking for weak areas in rhythms on fingerings. We will then work on a new pep band song: "Everybody's Everything".
Tuesday through Thursday: We will have Jazz Band on these days anad will work on the first three competition songs: "The Bari Thought of You", "Cerulean Blue" and "Feelin' the Funk". Friday: We will work with the full concert band on the Pops Concert Music. After warming up and tuning, we will run through "Instant Swing Concert", "Over the Rainbow" and "Disney Blockbusters", looking for weak areas in rhythms or fingerings.
WEEKLY LESSON PLANS FOR HIGH SCHOOL BAND
WEEK OF 12-13-10 TO 12-17-10
Monday and Thursday: We will practice our Winter Concert music on these days, working on"Santa's Got A Brand New Bag", "Portraits of Christmas", "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas" and "Good King Wence-Salsa!". Tuesday and Friday will be Jazz Band days, and we will warm up on our Winter Concert music, and then progress to our competition music. Wednesday through Friday, we will practice in the Auditorium for the Winter Concert. Wednesday will be picture day also, where we dress in our concert tuxedos and have our picture taken for the school yearbook.
WEEK OF 12-13-10 TO 12-17-10
Monday and Thursday: We will practice our Winter Concert music on these days, working on"Santa's Got A Brand New Bag", "Portraits of Christmas", "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas" and "Good King Wence-Salsa!". Tuesday and Friday will be Jazz Band days, and we will warm up on our Winter Concert music, and then progress to our competition music. Wednesday through Friday, we will practice in the Auditorium for the Winter Concert. Wednesday will be picture day also, where we dress in our concert tuxedos and have our picture taken for the school yearbook.
WEEKLY LESSON PLANS FOR HIGH SCHOOL BAND
WEEK OF 12-6-10 TO 12-10-10
WEEK OF 12-6-10 TO 12-10-10
WEEKLY LESSON PLANS FOR HIGH SCHOOL BAND
WEEK OF 11-29-10 TO 12-3-10
Monday and Thursday: We will practice our Winter Concert music on these days, working on"Santa's Got A Brand New Bag", "Portraits of Christmas", "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas" and "Good King Wence-Salsa!". Tuesday and Friday will be Jazz Band days, and we will warm up on our Winter Concert music, and then progress to our competition music. Wednesday will be a day to work on new pep band songs and get your most inexperienced trap set players ready to play and comfortable for Friday night's pep band.
WEEK OF 11-29-10 TO 12-3-10
Monday and Thursday: We will practice our Winter Concert music on these days, working on"Santa's Got A Brand New Bag", "Portraits of Christmas", "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas" and "Good King Wence-Salsa!". Tuesday and Friday will be Jazz Band days, and we will warm up on our Winter Concert music, and then progress to our competition music. Wednesday will be a day to work on new pep band songs and get your most inexperienced trap set players ready to play and comfortable for Friday night's pep band.
WEEKLY LESSON PLANS FOR HIGH SCHOOL BAND
WEEK OF 11-22-10 TO 11-23-10
Monday will be concert band with the students working on our Winter Concert Music. After warming up and tuning, we will work on "Portraits of Christmas", "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas", "Good King Wences-Salsa" and "Santa's Got A Brand New Bag". We will play through these songs, looking for any weak areas to strengthen. Tuesday will be Jazz Band, with the band recording "Let it Snow" for our trap set player to practice at home. We will then work on "The Bari Thought of You" and "Cerulean Blue".
WEEK OF 11-22-10 TO 11-23-10
Monday will be concert band with the students working on our Winter Concert Music. After warming up and tuning, we will work on "Portraits of Christmas", "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas", "Good King Wences-Salsa" and "Santa's Got A Brand New Bag". We will play through these songs, looking for any weak areas to strengthen. Tuesday will be Jazz Band, with the band recording "Let it Snow" for our trap set player to practice at home. We will then work on "The Bari Thought of You" and "Cerulean Blue".
WEEKLY LESSON PLANS FOR HIGH SCHOOL BAND
WEEK OF 11-15-10 TO 11-19-10
Monday and Thursday: We will practice our Winter Concert music on these days, working on"Santa's Got A Brand New Bag", "Portraits of Christmas", "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas" and "Good King Wence-Salsa!". Tuesday and Friday will be Jazz Band days, and we will warm up on our Winter Concert music, and then progress to our competition music. Wednesday will be a day to work on Pop's Concert Music,and we will also use this day to work on our pep band music.
WEEK OF 11-15-10 TO 11-19-10
Monday and Thursday: We will practice our Winter Concert music on these days, working on"Santa's Got A Brand New Bag", "Portraits of Christmas", "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas" and "Good King Wence-Salsa!". Tuesday and Friday will be Jazz Band days, and we will warm up on our Winter Concert music, and then progress to our competition music. Wednesday will be a day to work on Pop's Concert Music,and we will also use this day to work on our pep band music.
WEEKLY LESSON PLANS FOR HIGH SCHOOL BAND
WEEK OF 11-8-10 TO 11-12-10
Monday and Thursday: We will practice our Winter Concert music on these days, working on "Portraits of Christmas", "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas" and "Good King Wence-Salsa!". Tuesday and Friday will be Jazz Band days, and we will warm up on our Winter Concert music, and then progress to our competition music. Wednesday will be a concert band day and we will use this day to work on our Pops Concert music, as well as pep band music.
WEEK OF 11-8-10 TO 11-12-10
Monday and Thursday: We will practice our Winter Concert music on these days, working on "Portraits of Christmas", "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas" and "Good King Wence-Salsa!". Tuesday and Friday will be Jazz Band days, and we will warm up on our Winter Concert music, and then progress to our competition music. Wednesday will be a concert band day and we will use this day to work on our Pops Concert music, as well as pep band music.
WEEKLY LESSON PLANS FOR HIGH SCHOOL BAND
WEEK OF 11-1-10 TO 11-5-10
Monday and Thursday: We will practice our Winter Concert music on these days, working on "Portraits of Christmas", "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas" and "Good King Wence-Salsa!". Tuesday and Friday will be Jazz Band days, and we will warm up on our Winter Concert music, and then progress to our competition music. Wednesday will be a concert band day and we will use this day to work on our Pops Concert music, as well as pep band music.
WEEK OF 11-1-10 TO 11-5-10
Monday and Thursday: We will practice our Winter Concert music on these days, working on "Portraits of Christmas", "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas" and "Good King Wence-Salsa!". Tuesday and Friday will be Jazz Band days, and we will warm up on our Winter Concert music, and then progress to our competition music. Wednesday will be a concert band day and we will use this day to work on our Pops Concert music, as well as pep band music.
WEEKLY LESSON PLANS FOR HIGH SCHOOL BAND
WEEK OF 10-25-10 TO 10-29-10
Monday, we will warm up on our pep band music that we will be playing for Wednesday nights playoff game, but then we will switch to our concert band material. Wednesday and Thursday, we will concentrate on our concert band music, and for the first time, begin looking at some of our Winter Concert music, along with our Pops Concert music. Tuesday and Friday will be Jazz Band. We will warm up on our Winter Concert Music and then switch to our competition music, which we will begin sightreading through.
WEEK OF 10-25-10 TO 10-29-10
Monday, we will warm up on our pep band music that we will be playing for Wednesday nights playoff game, but then we will switch to our concert band material. Wednesday and Thursday, we will concentrate on our concert band music, and for the first time, begin looking at some of our Winter Concert music, along with our Pops Concert music. Tuesday and Friday will be Jazz Band. We will warm up on our Winter Concert Music and then switch to our competition music, which we will begin sightreading through.
WEEKLY LESSON PLANS FOR HIGH SCHOOL BAND
WEEK OF 10-18-10 TO 10-22-10
Monday of this week will be concert band, where we will work on our pops concert music and pep band music. Tuesday and Friday will be Jazz Band days, working on one of our christmas songs, and then transitioning to one of our competition songs. Wednesday will be reserved for marching band- hopefully outside on the field. This Friday night will be our last home game- unless we play during the playoff games.
WEEK OF 10-18-10 TO 10-22-10
Monday of this week will be concert band, where we will work on our pops concert music and pep band music. Tuesday and Friday will be Jazz Band days, working on one of our christmas songs, and then transitioning to one of our competition songs. Wednesday will be reserved for marching band- hopefully outside on the field. This Friday night will be our last home game- unless we play during the playoff games.
WEEKLY LESSON PLANS FOR HIGH SCHOOL BAND
WEEK OF 10-11-10 TO 10-15-10
We have many different events going on at school this week that will take students out of class: field trips, PSAT testing, MAPP testing and other events, so we will have to be very flexible this week. Our main goal this week is to be prepared for our home football game this week. We will choose one day when the weather is good and the fewest number of students will be gone from class to practice outside. We also are starting jazz band rehearsals this week, which will be on Tuesday and Friday- depending on weather for marching and early outs. Any time not outside or in jazz band rehearsals will be spent on concert band practice.
WEEK OF 10-11-10 TO 10-15-10
We have many different events going on at school this week that will take students out of class: field trips, PSAT testing, MAPP testing and other events, so we will have to be very flexible this week. Our main goal this week is to be prepared for our home football game this week. We will choose one day when the weather is good and the fewest number of students will be gone from class to practice outside. We also are starting jazz band rehearsals this week, which will be on Tuesday and Friday- depending on weather for marching and early outs. Any time not outside or in jazz band rehearsals will be spent on concert band practice.
WEEKLY LESSON PLANS FOR HIGH SCHOOL BAND
WEEK OF 104-10 TO 10-8-10
Monday of this week, we will watch the video of our homecoming parade and half time show. We will then critique our performances. Any extra time will be spent on pep band music. Tuesday and Thursday will be classes outdoors working at improving our half time performances. Wednesday and Friday will be indoors working on concert band material--beginning sightreading of Winter Concert materail and Pops Concert Music.
WEEK OF 104-10 TO 10-8-10
Monday of this week, we will watch the video of our homecoming parade and half time show. We will then critique our performances. Any extra time will be spent on pep band music. Tuesday and Thursday will be classes outdoors working at improving our half time performances. Wednesday and Friday will be indoors working on concert band material--beginning sightreading of Winter Concert materail and Pops Concert Music.
WEEKLY LESSON PLANS FOR HIGH SCHOOL BAND
WEEK OF 9-26-10 TO 10-1-10
Homecoming Week! We have two main goals for this week-Practice street marching and finish our half time show. We will alternate days between these two goals- weather permitting. By Friday (a shortened period day) we should feel confident with our results for both goals.
WEEK OF 9-26-10 TO 10-1-10
Homecoming Week! We have two main goals for this week-Practice street marching and finish our half time show. We will alternate days between these two goals- weather permitting. By Friday (a shortened period day) we should feel confident with our results for both goals.
WEEKLY LESSON PLANS FOR HIGH SCHOOL BAND
WEEK OF 9-20-10 TO 9-24-10
Weather permitting, we have two goals set for this week--to begin work on our field positions for the third song of our "Grease" half time show, and to practice street marching for our Homecoming parade on Friday of next week. We will alternate days on the field or on the streets so that both are practiced. When we have inclement weather, we will practice our music indoors.
WEEK OF 9-20-10 TO 9-24-10
Weather permitting, we have two goals set for this week--to begin work on our field positions for the third song of our "Grease" half time show, and to practice street marching for our Homecoming parade on Friday of next week. We will alternate days on the field or on the streets so that both are practiced. When we have inclement weather, we will practice our music indoors.
WEEKLY LESSON PLANS FOR HIGH SCHOOL BAND
WEEK OF 9-13-10 TO 9-17-10
This week we will continue work on the second phase of our marching band half time show. We will work outside on the half time and pre-game shows as much as possible, working on correct field positions, proper posture, horn positions and marching correctly. If we have inclement weather, we will practice the music indoors.
WEEK OF 9-13-10 TO 9-17-10
This week we will continue work on the second phase of our marching band half time show. We will work outside on the half time and pre-game shows as much as possible, working on correct field positions, proper posture, horn positions and marching correctly. If we have inclement weather, we will practice the music indoors.
WEEKLY LESSON PLANS FOR HIGH SCHOOL BAND
WEEK OF 9-7-10 TO 9-10-10
This week we will begin work on the second phase of our marching band half time show. We will begin inside, working on "Born to Hand Jive", while the flag team works on altering their poodle skirt uniforms to make them appear more "in style with the times". Weather permitting, by Wednesday, we will be outside learning our marching formations for the second song. If we have inclement weather, we will work on the music indoors.
WEEK OF 9-7-10 TO 9-10-10
This week we will begin work on the second phase of our marching band half time show. We will begin inside, working on "Born to Hand Jive", while the flag team works on altering their poodle skirt uniforms to make them appear more "in style with the times". Weather permitting, by Wednesday, we will be outside learning our marching formations for the second song. If we have inclement weather, we will work on the music indoors.
WEEKLY LESSON PLANS FOR HIGH SCHOOL BAND
WEEK OF 8-30-10 TO 9-3-10
This week we will be outside as much as possible, working on our pre-game and half-time shows. Weather permitting, we will spend the majority of our time outside working on field positions and playing and marching at the same time. During inclement weather, we will remain inside and work on the music, concentrating on correct rhythms, horn positions, and playing as a team.
WEEK OF 8-30-10 TO 9-3-10
This week we will be outside as much as possible, working on our pre-game and half-time shows. Weather permitting, we will spend the majority of our time outside working on field positions and playing and marching at the same time. During inclement weather, we will remain inside and work on the music, concentrating on correct rhythms, horn positions, and playing as a team.
WEEKLY LESSON PLANS FOR HIGH SCHOOL BAND
WEEK OF 8-23-10 TO 8-27-10
This week we will be working on the pre-game and half-time show music, as well as adding field positions. The flag team will be working on the routine to the drum cadence, Star Spangled Banner, School Song and "Greased Lighting". The brass, woodwinds and percussion will also work on these elements, as well as marching band basics like posture, horn position, marching and playing. Weather permitting we will be outside towards the end of the week working on field positions. for the pre-game and half-time shows.
WEEK OF 8-23-10 TO 8-27-10
This week we will be working on the pre-game and half-time show music, as well as adding field positions. The flag team will be working on the routine to the drum cadence, Star Spangled Banner, School Song and "Greased Lighting". The brass, woodwinds and percussion will also work on these elements, as well as marching band basics like posture, horn position, marching and playing. Weather permitting we will be outside towards the end of the week working on field positions. for the pre-game and half-time shows.
WEEKLY LESSON PLANS FOR HIGH SCHOOL BAND
WEEK OF 8-17-10 TO 8-20-10
TUESDAY:
We will start with attendance and class roll to insure that all students are where they need to be this first day of school. I will then have the drum major help any student who does not yet have a marching band uniform, music, flip folder or lyre. We will then discuss as a band what we will be doing this first quarter in marching band--our expectations, our goal concerning our pre-game and half time shows and the different commands used for marching band. If there is time remaining, we will begin playing through the drum cadence, the National Anthem, and the School Song. The flag team may work in Ms. Book's room or outside on their flag routines for the drum cadence, School Song and our first half time song, "Greased Lightning".
WEDNESDAY:
We will take attendance and warm up on the drum cadence, National Anthem and School Song. We will then continue work on marching band commands, posture, horn positions and marking time in place. We will then play through "Greased Lightning" while standing and marking time in place. The flag team will work in Ms. Book's room on their routines for the cadence, school song and "Greased Lightning". For the last 10 minutes of the period, the flag team will join the band in the band room for a run through of all that we have worked on this day.
THURSDAY;
We will take attendance and warm up on the drum cadence, National Anthem and School Song. We will then continue work on marching band commands, posture, horn positions and marking time in place. We will then play through "Greased Lightning" while standing and marking time in place. The flag team will work in Ms. Book's room on their routines for the cadence, school song and "Greased Lightning". For the last 10 minutes of the period, the flag team will join the band in the band room for a run through of all that we have worked on this day.
FRIDAY:
We will take attendance and warm up on the drum cadence, National Anthem and School Song. We will then continue work on marching band commands, posture, horn positions and marking time in place. We will then play through "Greased Lightning" while standing and marking time in place. The flag team will work in Ms. Book's room on their routines for the cadence, school song and "Greased Lightning". For the last 10 minutes of the period, the flag team will join the band in the band room for a run through of all that we have worked on this day.
WEEK OF 8-17-10 TO 8-20-10
TUESDAY:
We will start with attendance and class roll to insure that all students are where they need to be this first day of school. I will then have the drum major help any student who does not yet have a marching band uniform, music, flip folder or lyre. We will then discuss as a band what we will be doing this first quarter in marching band--our expectations, our goal concerning our pre-game and half time shows and the different commands used for marching band. If there is time remaining, we will begin playing through the drum cadence, the National Anthem, and the School Song. The flag team may work in Ms. Book's room or outside on their flag routines for the drum cadence, School Song and our first half time song, "Greased Lightning".
WEDNESDAY:
We will take attendance and warm up on the drum cadence, National Anthem and School Song. We will then continue work on marching band commands, posture, horn positions and marking time in place. We will then play through "Greased Lightning" while standing and marking time in place. The flag team will work in Ms. Book's room on their routines for the cadence, school song and "Greased Lightning". For the last 10 minutes of the period, the flag team will join the band in the band room for a run through of all that we have worked on this day.
THURSDAY;
We will take attendance and warm up on the drum cadence, National Anthem and School Song. We will then continue work on marching band commands, posture, horn positions and marking time in place. We will then play through "Greased Lightning" while standing and marking time in place. The flag team will work in Ms. Book's room on their routines for the cadence, school song and "Greased Lightning". For the last 10 minutes of the period, the flag team will join the band in the band room for a run through of all that we have worked on this day.
FRIDAY:
We will take attendance and warm up on the drum cadence, National Anthem and School Song. We will then continue work on marching band commands, posture, horn positions and marking time in place. We will then play through "Greased Lightning" while standing and marking time in place. The flag team will work in Ms. Book's room on their routines for the cadence, school song and "Greased Lightning". For the last 10 minutes of the period, the flag team will join the band in the band room for a run through of all that we have worked on this day.