Saturday, February 28, 2015


Class 2-28-15

SWBAT: WARM UP ON THEIR INSTRUMENT WITH THEIR BAND BOOK.
SWBAT Rehearse By The Rivers of Babylon (73-120)
SWBAT: Rehearse October (1-30)
SWBAT: Rehearse Beyond The Higher Skies (1-45)
SWBAT: Rehearse Fall River Overture (88-118)
SWBAT: Rehearse Shenandoah (1-45)
SWBAT: Rehearse New South Wales March (ALL)
SWBAT: Rehearse Flourish For Wind Band (ALL)                                                                SWBAT: REHEARSE Carolina Legend (1-35)
SWBAT: See white board for HW and specific practice information on what we go over in class on a daily basis.
SWBAT: Review HW daily.
SWBAT: Understand basic music theory.(2nd period)
SWBAT: Learn Percussion ensemble music. (2nd period)
SWBAT: practice piano music.(2nd period)
SWBAT: learn concert scales (all classes) 

Friday, February 27, 2015

Leadership Meeting After School 3pm-4pm



Class 2-27-15

SWBAT: WARM UP ON THEIR INSTRUMENT WITH THEIR BAND BOOK.
SWBAT Rehearse By The Rivers of Babylon (73-120)
SWBAT: Rehearse October (1-30)
SWBAT: Rehearse Beyond The Higher Skies (1-45)
SWBAT: Rehearse Fall River Overture (88-118)
SWBAT: Rehearse Shenandoah (1-45)
SWBAT: Rehearse New South Wales March (ALL)
SWBAT: Rehearse Flourish For Wind Band (ALL)                                                                SWBAT: REHEARSE Carolina Legend (1-35)
SWBAT: See white board for HW and specific practice information on what we go over in class on a daily basis.
SWBAT: Review HW daily.
SWBAT: Understand basic music theory.(2nd period)
SWBAT: Learn Percussion ensemble music. (2nd period)
SWBAT: practice piano music.(2nd period)
SWBAT: learn concert scales (all classes) 

Wednesday, February 25, 2015


Class 2-25-15

SWBAT: WARM UP ON THEIR INSTRUMENT WITH THEIR BAND BOOK.
SWBAT Rehearse By The Rivers of Babylon (73-120)
SWBAT: Rehearse October (1-30)
SWBAT: Rehearse Beyond The Higher Skies (1-45)
SWBAT: Rehearse Fall River Overture (88-118)
SWBAT: Rehearse Shenandoah (1-45)
SWBAT: Rehearse New South Wales March (ALL)
SWBAT: Rehearse Flourish For Wind Band (ALL)                                                                SWBAT: REHEARSE Carolina Legend (1-35)
SWBAT: See white board for HW and specific practice information on what we go over in class on a daily basis.
SWBAT: Review HW daily.
SWBAT: Understand basic music theory.(2nd period)
SWBAT: Learn Percussion ensemble music. (2nd period)
SWBAT: practice piano music.(2nd period)
SWBAT: learn concert scales (all classes) 

Tuesday, February 24, 2015


Class 2-24-15

SWBAT: WARM UP ON THEIR INSTRUMENT WITH THEIR BAND BOOK.
SWBAT Rehearse By The Rivers of Babylon (73-120)
SWBAT: Rehearse October (1-30)
SWBAT: Rehearse Beyond The Higher Skies (1-45)
SWBAT: Rehearse Fall River Overture (88-118)
SWBAT: Rehearse Shenandoah (1-45)
SWBAT: Rehearse New South Wales March (ALL)
SWBAT: Rehearse Flourish For Wind Band (ALL)                                                                SWBAT: REHEARSE Carolina Legend (1-35)
SWBAT: See white board for HW and specific practice information on what we go over in class on a daily basis.
SWBAT: Review HW daily.
SWBAT: Understand basic music theory.(2nd period)
SWBAT: Learn Percussion ensemble music. (2nd period)
SWBAT: practice piano music.(2nd period)
SWBAT: learn concert scales (all classes) 

Monday, February 23, 2015

Guard Practice will start at 5pm tonight

Guard Practice will be from 5pm-7pm tonight.  

Class 2-23-15

SWBAT: WARM UP ON THEIR INSTRUMENT WITH THEIR BAND BOOK.
SWBAT Rehearse By The Rivers of Babylon (73-120)
SWBAT: Rehearse October (1-30)
SWBAT: Rehearse Beyond The Higher Skies (1-45)
SWBAT: Rehearse Fall River Overture (88-118)
SWBAT: Rehearse Shenandoah (1-45)
SWBAT: Rehearse New South Wales March (ALL)
SWBAT: Rehearse Flourish For Wind Band (ALL)                                                                SWBAT: REHEARSE Carolina Legend (1-35)
SWBAT: See white board for HW and specific practice information on what we go over in class on a daily basis.
SWBAT: Review HW daily.
SWBAT: Understand basic music theory.(2nd period)
SWBAT: Learn Percussion ensemble music. (2nd period)
SWBAT: practice piano music.(2nd period)
SWBAT: learn concert scales (all classes) 

Friday, February 20, 2015


Class 2-20-15

SWBAT: WARM UP ON THEIR INSTRUMENT WITH THEIR BAND BOOK.
SWBAT Rehearse By The Rivers of Babylon (73-120)
SWBAT: Rehearse October (1-30)
SWBAT: Rehearse Beyond The Higher Skies (1-45)
SWBAT: Rehearse Fall River Overture (88-118)
SWBAT: Rehearse Shenandoah (1-45)
SWBAT: Rehearse New South Wales March (ALL)
SWBAT: Rehearse Flourish For Wind Band (ALL)                                                                SWBAT: REHEARSE Carolina Legend (1-35)
SWBAT: See white board for HW and specific practice information on what we go over in class on a daily basis.
SWBAT: Review HW daily.
SWBAT: Understand basic music theory.(2nd period)
SWBAT: Learn Percussion ensemble music. (2nd period)
SWBAT: practice piano music.(2nd period)
SWBAT: learn concert scales (all classes) 

Monday, February 16, 2015


Playing Test Tomorrow 2-17-15

All Students will have a playing test tomorrow.  Students are responsible for all music gone over in class and will asked to perform a section of one piece. 

Friday, February 13, 2015


Rock Hill High School Competition 2-14-15

Students and Parents,

We will meet at FHS at 6:30am and leave at 7am to head to Rock Hill High School for Indoor Drum Lines and Winterguards first competition of the winter season. We should return around 10:30pm. Students please have money for lunch and dinner. If you have any questions please see Mr. Gibson.

Leadership Workshop 3pm-4pm

Indoor Drum Line Practice 8pm-9pm tonight

Class 2-13-15

SWBAT: WARM UP ON THEIR INSTRUMENT WITH THEIR BAND BOOK.
SWBAT Rehearse By The Rivers of Babylon (73-120)
SWBAT: Rehearse October (1-30)
SWBAT: Rehearse Beyond The Higher Skies (1-45)
SWBAT: Rehearse Fall River Overture (88-118)
SWBAT: Rehearse Shenandoah (1-45)
SWBAT: Rehearse New South Wales March (ALL)
SWBAT: Rehearse Flourish For Wind Band (ALL)                                                                SWBAT: REHEARSE Carolina Legend (1-35)
SWBAT: See white board for HW and specific practice information on what we go over in class on a daily basis.
SWBAT: Review HW daily.
SWBAT: Understand basic music theory.(2nd period)
SWBAT: Learn Percussion ensemble music. (2nd period)
SWBAT: practice piano music.(2nd period)
SWBAT: learn concert scales (all classes) 

Thursday, February 12, 2015

Symphonic Band Rehearsal 5:30 - 7:30 (4th period)

Class 2-12-15

SWBAT: WARM UP ON THEIR INSTRUMENT WITH THEIR BAND BOOK.
SWBAT Rehearse By The Rivers of Babylon (73-120)
SWBAT: Rehearse October (1-30)
SWBAT: Rehearse Beyond The Higher Skies (1-45)
SWBAT: Rehearse Fall River Overture (88-118)
SWBAT: Rehearse Shenandoah (1-45)
SWBAT: Rehearse New South Wales March (ALL)
SWBAT: Rehearse Flourish For Wind Band (ALL)                                                                SWBAT: REHEARSE Carolina Legend (1-35)
SWBAT: See white board for HW and specific practice information on what we go over in class on a daily basis.
SWBAT: Review HW daily.
SWBAT: Understand basic music theory.(2nd period)
SWBAT: Learn Percussion ensemble music. (2nd period)
SWBAT: practice piano music.(2nd period)
SWBAT: learn concert scales (all classes) 

Wednesday, February 11, 2015

Class 2-11-15

SWBAT: WARM UP ON THEIR INSTRUMENT WITH THEIR BAND BOOK.
SWBAT Rehearse By The Rivers of Babylon (73-120)
SWBAT: Rehearse October (1-30)
SWBAT: Rehearse Beyond The Higher Skies (1-45)
SWBAT: Rehearse Fall River Overture (88-118)
SWBAT: Rehearse Shenandoah (1-45)
SWBAT: Rehearse New South Wales March (ALL)
SWBAT: Rehearse Flourish For Wind Band (ALL)                                                                SWBAT: REHEARSE Carolina Legend (1-35)
SWBAT: See white board for HW and specific practice information on what we go over in class on a daily basis.
SWBAT: Review HW daily.
SWBAT: Understand basic music theory.(2nd period)
SWBAT: Learn Percussion ensemble music. (2nd period)
SWBAT: practice piano music.(2nd period)
SWBAT: learn concert scales (all classes) 

Tuesday, February 10, 2015

Class 2-10-15

SWBAT: WARM UP ON THEIR INSTRUMENT WITH THEIR BAND BOOK.
SWBAT Rehearse By The Rivers of Babylon (73-120)
SWBAT: Rehearse October (1-30)
SWBAT: Rehearse Beyond The Higher Skies (1-45)
SWBAT: Rehearse Fall River Overture (88-118)
SWBAT: Rehearse Shenandoah (1-45)
SWBAT: Rehearse New South Wales March (ALL)
SWBAT: Rehearse Flourish For Wind Band (ALL)                                                                SWBAT: REHEARSE Carolina Legend (1-35)
SWBAT: See white board for HW and specific practice information on what we go over in class on a daily basis.
SWBAT: Review HW daily.
SWBAT: Understand basic music theory.(2nd period)
SWBAT: Learn Percussion ensemble music. (2nd period)
SWBAT: practice piano music.(2nd period)
SWBAT: learn concert scales (all classes) 

Monday, February 9, 2015

Class 2-9-15

SWBAT: WARM UP ON THEIR INSTRUMENT WITH THEIR BAND BOOK.
SWBAT Rehearse By The Rivers of Babylon (1-54)
SWBAT: Rehearse October (1-30)
SWBAT: Rehearse Beyond The Higher Skies (1-45)
SWBAT: Rehearse Fall River Overture (1-45)
SWBAT: Rehearse Shenandoah (1-45)
SWBAT: Rehearse New South Wales March (1-45)
SWBAT: Rehearse Flourish For Wind Band (1-D)                                                                SWBAT: REHEARSE Carolina Legend (1-35)
SWBAT: See white board for HW and specific practice information on what we go over in class on a daily basis.
SWBAT: Review HW daily.
SWBAT: Understand basic music theory.(2nd period)
SWBAT: Learn Percussion ensemble music. (2nd period)
SWBAT: practice piano music.(2nd period)
SWBAT: learn concert scales (all classes) 

Thursday, February 5, 2015

All County Band Clinic Tomorrow (Select Students Only)

All County Band Clinic is tomorrow for the following students:
Grace Le
Jonathan Le
Leo Pichardo
Jacob Duncan
Samantha Kelchner
Kane Cooper
Fisher Stines
Burt Abbott
Elizabeth Covington

These students need to report to the band room by 7:30am, Please remember to bring a bag lunch.  You will not be allowed to go get food or have a parent drop off food for lunch tomorrow.  Please remember to bring your lunch. We will arrive back at FHS by 4pm.


Test on Monday!

Students,

There will be a test on Monday on the following pieces:

4th period- New South Wales March/Babylon/Fall River

3rd period - New South Wales March/Carolina Legend/Flourish For Wind Band

2nd period - Piano test/Percussion test

Class 2-5-15

SWBAT: WARM UP ON THEIR INSTRUMENT WITH THEIR BAND BOOK.
SWBAT Rehearse By The Rivers of Babylon (1-54)
SWBAT: Rehearse October (1-30)
SWBAT: Rehearse Beyond The Higher Skies (1-45)
SWBAT: Rehearse Fall River Overture (1-45)
SWBAT: Rehearse Shenandoah (1-45)
SWBAT: Rehearse New South Wales March (1-45)
SWBAT: Rehearse Flourish For Wind Band (1-D)                                                                SWBAT: REHEARSE Carolina Legend (1-35)
SWBAT: See white board for HW and specific practice information on what we go over in class on a daily basis.
SWBAT: Review HW daily.
SWBAT: Understand basic music theory.(2nd period)
SWBAT: Learn Percussion ensemble music. (2nd period)
SWBAT: practice piano music.(2nd period)
SWBAT: learn concert scales (all classes) 

Wednesday, February 4, 2015

Quiz Today!

Students,

There will be a quiz on scales today.

class 2-4-15

SWBAT: WARM UP ON THEIR INSTRUMENT WITH THEIR BAND BOOK.
SWBAT Rehearse By The Rivers of Babylon (1-54)
SWBAT: Rehearse October (1-30)
SWBAT: Rehearse Beyond The Higher Skies (1-45)
SWBAT: Rehearse Fall River Overture (1-45)
SWBAT: Rehearse Shenandoah (1-45)
SWBAT: Rehearse New South Wales March (1-45)
SWBAT: Rehearse Flourish For Wind Band (1-D)                                                                SWBAT: REHEARSE Carolina Legend (1-35)
SWBAT: See white board for HW and specific practice information on what we go over in class on a daily basis.
SWBAT: Review HW daily.
SWBAT: Understand basic music theory.(2nd period)
SWBAT: Learn Percussion ensemble music. (2nd period)
SWBAT: practice piano music.(2nd period)
SWBAT: learn concert scales (all classes) 

Tuesday, February 3, 2015

Practice and Study!!

Students,

Make sure you are practicing everyday.  This is important for your musical growth.  I want each and everyone of you to be successful!! Make sure you are keeping up with the HW Page.  You will have a quiz tomorrow on 6 scales.  You ill have to play all 6 scales under a minute with minimal mistakes to get full credit. (Concert Bb,Eb,Ab,Db,Gb,B) 

Class 2-3-15

SWBAT: WARM UP ON THEIR INSTRUMENT WITH THEIR BAND BOOK.
SWBAT Rehearse By The Rivers of Babylon (1-54)
SWBAT: Rehearse October (1-30)
SWBAT: Rehearse Beyond The Higher Skies (1-45)
SWBAT: Rehearse Fall River Overture (1-45)
SWBAT: Rehearse Shenandoah (1-45)
SWBAT: Rehearse New South Wales March (1-45)
SWBAT: Rehearse Flourish For Wind Band (1-D)                                                                SWBAT: REHEARSE Carolina Legend (1-35)
SWBAT: See white board for HW and specific practice information on what we go over in class on a daily basis.
SWBAT: Review HW daily.
SWBAT: Understand basic music theory.(2nd period)
SWBAT: Learn Percussion ensemble music. (2nd period)
SWBAT: practice piano music.(2nd period)
SWBAT: learn concert scales (all classes)