HOMESCHOOL BAND
"The aim and final end of all music should be none other than the glory of God and the refreshment of the soul." Johann Sebastian Bach
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Hi all! Another great rehearsal!
One note - instrument care. We are starting to feel comfortable with our instruments and today a number were dropped, banged or otherwise made to make sounds teachers don't really want to hear. Each instrument is very delicate, not to mention costly. Your parents and the folks you may have rented from, will be proud to hear you have learned to play and take care of your instruments. When you are carrying or holding your instrument always be super careful. I know, I know, accidents do happen but lets work hard so they don't :)!! On to our homework. The concert is just 5 weeks away so it's time to up our game. That means challenging yourself to practice just a little longer each day. Make a game of it, set a timer, keep a chart, prove to yourself that you are amazing (I think you are)! Senior Band It was nice to hear the progression today. I know it's not easy to learn these more difficult songs but I think you'll find it rewarding. Keep working on the concert pieces as well as challenging your self with the scales and exercises in our green books. We stopped on page 9 at the Pentatonic scales. It might be a good idea to work on page 10 and come with any questions for next week. Intermediate Band Hunting Song practice practice practice. We didn't get back to Joyeux Noel but that's a good one too. Blue book to the bottom of page 13. Work on lasting just a little longer before you take a breath. Set a goal of 4 bars or 5 or more. Beginner Band Hey!! we made it to Jingle bells! Wow. There was a lot to take in on today's lesson. Some of you have books that separate the lines of harmony others have the "divisi" written together. When there are 2 notes joined with one stem you choose which to play. If you choose the top, always read the top. If you choose the bottom, always stay on the bottom. It's a bit tricky while your eyes get used to it but you will. The top line is the melody you would sing, the bottom is a harmony line so it's a bit harder. BASES, you have a different part from everyone else. Listen to it on KJOS you might be able to pick it out. I'll sit with you next week with my bass clarinet so you can hear the part. Meanwhile, if you have someone in the house that can play it with you on the piano or another c instrument ask them to help you out. Have a fantastic week!!
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Angela Squire
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