Hello all,
6th Grade- Students have learned the proper bow hold and posture, and they are now applying the bow hold and posture to playing on the D and A strings (D and G strings for basses). We are continuing work in the Essential Elements Book 1, pages 15-18. Some concepts include Down/Up Bows, Repeat Signs, Quarter Note, Quarter Rest, and counting. Fri. 10/01-- Essential Elements pg. 19, #64 D Major Scale 7th and 8th Grade- Students have reviewed posture and bow hold, and they are expected to demonstrate proper bow hold and posture during class and while playing. Students have reviewed some basic concepts in the Essential Elements Book 1. 7th Grade is now working on Saint Nick's Canon on the Housetop and A Christmas Symphony for the Winter Concert. We will pick one more challenging piece. Fri. 10/01-- Playing Check #1: Saint Nick's Canon on the Housetop mm.1-4 8th Grade is now working on "Dance of the Reed Flutes" from The Nutcracker and Holiday Carol Collage for the Winter Concert. We will pick one more challenging piece. Fri. 10/01-- Playing Check #1: Holiday Carol Collage mm. 16-24 Students have received practice copies of their music, and it is theirs to keep and write on and take notes. First concert of the year will be a virtual concert on Tuesday, December 7th, most likely recorded or live-streamed, since we cannot allow parents into the school building. However, it is subject to change depending on school/district policy changes. Proper uniform attire is still required (Blue Orchestra Polo Shirt, black pants, and black shoes). If students are absent, they will have an alternate assignment to make up their grade. Please refer to the orchestra syllabus for more information about concert grades. Students have ALL received their blue Orchestra Polo Shirts. Please email Mrs. Malloy if you have any questions.
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Hello all,
It has been a crazy month and a half of school, transitioning back into the building and getting accustomed to a routine. 6th Grade- Students have learned the proper bow hold and posture, and they are now applying the bow hold and posture to playing on the D and A strings (D and G strings for basses). We are continuing work in the Essential Elements Book 1, pages 11-13. Some concepts include Down/Up Bows, Repeat Signs, Quarter Note, Quarter Rest, and counting. 7th and 8th Grade- Students have reviewed posture and bow hold, and they are expected to demonstrate proper bow hold and posture during class and while playing. Students have reviewed some basic concepts in the Essential Elements Book 1, and they are now sight-reading sheet music for the Winter Concert. I want to emphasize the importance of staying positive. Good practice makes perfect, and we need to support one another in order to work well and play well in orchestra. It is a difficult year, I understand. But, we can do it if we focus. First concert of the year will be a virtual concert on Tuesday, December 7th, most likely recorded and not live-streamed, since we cannot allow parents into the school building. However, it is subject to change depending on school/district policy changes. Proper uniform attire is still required (Blue Orchestra Polo Shirt, black pants, and black shoes). Students will not be allowed to perform if they are not dressed appropriately, as outlined in the orchestra syllabus. They will have an alternate assignment to make up their grade. |
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