Class 1-31-17

SWBAT: WARM UP ON THEIR INSTRUMENT WITH THEIR BAND BOOK. (3rd/4th period)

SWBAT Rehearse Concert Band Music!(3rd period)
SWBAT: Rehearse fundamentals of Band.(3rd period)
SWBAT: Sight read new Music( 3rd and 4th period)
SWBAT: Go over rules and regulations for each class period.
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 via Mr. Gibson.
SWBAT: Rehearse United Nations March . (ALL)
SWBAT: Rehearse Chorale and Shaker Dance (1-M)
SWBAT: Rehearse Emperata Overture (1-L) 
SWBAT: Rehearse Elements (ALL)
SWBAT: Rehearse Flight of The Piasa (ALL)
SWBAT: Understand basic music theory.(All Classes)
SWBAT: practice piano fundamentals.(2nd period)
SWBAT: practice guitar fundamentals. (2nd period)
SWBAT: practice percussion fundamentals (2nd period)

NY TRIP UPDATE

Parents and Students,

Please remember that the numbers have been finalized for the NYC trip since December. (52 students 18 chaperones)  If you decide to remove your child from going on this trip, you will still be responsible for paying the full amount.

Student total payment due: $540 (by February 17th)

Chaperone Payment Totals:

4 in a room total is $567

3 in a room is $601

2 in a room $667

1 in a room $867 

If you have any questions please email Mr. Gibson or Mrs Zeccola.

njgibson@gaston.k12.nc.us

kzfhsbbpresident@gmail.com 

ALL STUDENTS MUST HAVE BAND BOOK BY 2-13-17

BRASS ENSEMBLE AFTER SCHOOL 3pm-3:30pm

JAZZ BAND TODAY AFTER SCHOOL 3:30pm-5:00pm

Any one interested in Jazz Band will be able to audition today during rehearsal.  All students will also be divided up into Jazz Combos for the spring semester. More information will be provided at rehearsal. 

BAND DINNER NIGHT TOMORROW AT PANERA TELL YOUR FRIENDS AND BRING YOUR FLYER

Class 1-30-17

SWBAT: WARM UP ON THEIR INSTRUMENT WITH THEIR BAND BOOK. (3rd/4th period)

SWBAT Rehearse Concert Band Music!(3rd period)
SWBAT: Rehearse fundamentals of Band.(3rd period)
SWBAT: Sight read new Music( 3rd and 4th period)
SWBAT: Go over rules and regulations for each class period.
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 via Mr. Gibson.
SWBAT: Rehearse United Nations March . (ALL)
SWBAT: Rehearse Chorale and Shaker Dance (1-M)
SWBAT: Rehearse Emperata Overture (1-L) 
SWBAT: Rehearse Elements (ALL)
SWBAT: Rehearse Flight of The Piasa (ALL)
SWBAT: Understand basic music theory.(All Classes)
SWBAT: practice piano fundamentals.(2nd period)
SWBAT: practice guitar fundamentals. (2nd period)
SWBAT: practice percussion fundamentals (2nd period)

Class 1-26-17

SWBAT: WARM UP ON THEIR INSTRUMENT WITH THEIR BAND BOOK. (3rd/4th period)

SWBAT Rehearse Concert Band Music!(3rd period)
SWBAT: Rehearse fundamentals of Band.(3rd period)
SWBAT: Sight read new Music( 3rd and 4th period)
SWBAT: Go over rules and regulations for each class period.
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 via Mr. Gibson.
SWBAT: Rehearse United Nations March . (ALL)
SWBAT: Rehearse Chorale and Shaker Dance (ALL)
SWBAT: Rehearse Emperata Overture (ALL) 
SWBAT: Rehearse Elements (ALL)
SWBAT: Understand basic music theory.(All Classes)
SWBAT: practice piano fundamentals.(2nd period)
SWBAT: practice guitar fundamentals. (2nd period)
SWBAT: practice percussion fundamentals (2nd period)

ALL STUDENTS WILL NEED BAND BOOKS by 2-13-17

ALL STUDENTS WILL NEED BAND BOOKS by 2-13-17

There will be a material check on Monday 2-13-17.  All students must have their band method book, pencil, music and instrument at their seat for a 100% for a quiz grade.  If a student is missing any of these items at the time of the material check they will receive a 0%. The book can be ordered online or at any music store. 

Here is what the book looks like:(please order for your instrument)

Class 1-25-17

SWBAT: WARM UP ON THEIR INSTRUMENT WITH THEIR BAND BOOK. (3rd/4th period)

SWBAT Rehearse Concert Band Music!(3rd period)
SWBAT: Rehearse fundamentals of Band.(3rd period)
SWBAT: Sight read new Music( 3rd and 4th period)
SWBAT: Go over rules and regulations for each class period.
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 via Mr. Gibson.
SWBAT: Rehearse United Nations March . (ALL)
SWBAT: Rehearse Chorale and Shaker Dance (ALL)
SWBAT: Rehearse Emperata Overture (ALL) 
SWBAT: Rehearse Elements (ALL)
SWBAT: Understand basic music theory.(All Classes)
SWBAT: practice piano fundamentals.(2nd period)
SWBAT: practice guitar fundamentals. (2nd period)
SWBAT: practice percussion fundamentals (2nd period)

GUARD REHEARSAL TOMORROW HAS BEEN CHANGED TO 2pm-5pm DUE TO MAKE UP BASKETBALL GAMES TAKING PLACE

INDOOR DRUM LINE REHEARSAL THIS FRIDAY WILL START AT FHS AT 2PM BUT DUE TO MAKE UP BASKETBALL GAMES WE WILL REHEARSE AT BESS ELEMENTARY FROM 3PM-6PM

Guard Rehearsal This FRIDAY 3pm-7pm it has been added to the schedule. SEE BAND CALENDAR

Congratulations to Sophia Raspanti for Making NC Jazz Region West Jazz Band on Piano and Riley Bramwell for Making All District Band on Trombone!!

ALL COUNTY BAND SIGN UP

The following students have been registered for all county band auditions at Ashbrook High School on February 28th. If your name is not on here and you would like to sign up please speak to Mr. Gibson. All names must be in by February 1st.

Brooke Iman
Lydia Bolick
Sarah Gaston 
Isaac Phillips
Leo Pichardo
Carlos Aizcorbe
Elizabeth Covington
Kaley Zeccola
Riley Bramwell
Emmamuel Ninyeh
Daniel Farquharson
Sophia Raspanti
Tara Hiscox
Sydeny Marquand
Leah Snyder
Bailer Marquand
Alex Long
Grace Le
Ally Koone
Matthew Shelley
Dalton Putnam
William Buzzeo
Steven Giang
Brayden Farmer
Christen Bryant
Aaron Gigliotti
Tricia Levi
Sam Kaylor
Alejandro Pichardo
Phillips Albright
Hannah Long
Matthew Diale
Justin Mackin
AJ Royston
Daniel Denton
Isaiah Sturgis 

INDOOR DRUM LINE AND WINTER GUARD COMPETITION THIS SATURDAY

Parents,

The indoor drum line and winter guard have the first performance of the season on 1-21-17. The winter guard and indoor drum line will perform at Northwestern High School in Rock Hill SC. We will be carpooling to the event. Again, I am very proud of all of the students accomplishments in these ensembles.  Here is some important information about the event on Saturday January 21^st:

GUARD

-          Guard students will rehearse from 8am-9:45am

-          Guard students will car pool to the event. We will leave FHS at 10:00am.

-          Bring money for concessions. We will go out to lunch around 1pm.

-          Guard performs at Northwestern High School at 12:31pm ($10 admission for parents)

-          Guard will help pull out indoor drum-lines mat at 3:43pm

-          Award Ceremony is at 9:45pm for guard and percussion.

-          Students can leave the event with a note from their parents.

-          Admission is $10 for adults ($8 children 5-12) Children 5 and under are free

DRUMLINE

-          Drum- line students will rehearse from 7:30am – 9:30am.

-          Drum-line students will report to the school at 9:30am to load the equipment.

-          Drum-line students will car pool to the event. We will leave FHS @ 10:00am

-          Students will load the trailer by 10:00am

-          Students will help pull the guard floor at 12:30pm (Bring money for concessions for lunch)

-          Drum-Line performs at Northwestern High School at 3:43pm

-          After the performance drum-line will go out for dinner around 5:30pm

-          Award Ceremony for percussion is 9:45pm.

-          Students can leave the event with a note from their parents.

-          Admission is $10 for adults ($8 children 5-12) Children 5 and under are free

All guard members can leave with their ride after their performance.  All indoor drum-line members can leave after their performance as well but if you decided to take your child after the performance or award ceremony Mr. Gibson or a staff member will need a note before you leave stating that you will take your child after the event. If you have any questions please email or call. 

BAND BOOSTER MEETING TONIGHT

NO INDOOR DRUM LINE REHEARSAL TOMORROW (CHECK THE CALENDAR)

WINTER GUARD REHEARSAL TONIGHT 7-9:15 AND TOMORROW 9am-1pm

PLEASE LOOK AT CALENDAR

ALL DISTRICT BAND TOMORROW (SELECT STUDENTS ONLY)

Please make sure you arrive at South Point High School by 8:30am tomorrow.  I will meet 9/10 students in the auditorium and 11/12 students in the aux. gym to hand out registration materials.  When students are complete with their audition they can leave. Please leave a message on the band cell phone 803-619-9834 to let Mr. Gibson know you have left SPHS with your parents.

Here are the scales that must be memorized for tomorrows audition:

South Central All-District Band Auditions

9-10 Flute Scales

The scales are listed in the order in which you need to play them.  All scales are listed on your starting pitch.  Please note the octave requirements and play them as requested. Play all of the scales listed.  Be prepared to play the scale slurred or tongued.

G-Two octaves-Tongue

F-Two octaves-Tongue

Ab-Two octaves-Slur

Once finished, play your Chromatic Scale slurred.

South Central All-District Band Auditions

9-10 Oboe Scales

The scales are listed in the order in which you need to play them.  All scales are listed on your starting pitch.  Please note the octave requirements and play them as requested. Play all of the scales listed.  Be prepared to play the scale slurred or tongued.

G-One octave-Tongue

F-One octave-Tongue

Db-Two octaves-Slur

Once finished, play your Chromatic Scale slurred.

South Central All-District Band Auditions

9-10 Bassoon Scales

The scales are listed in the order in which you need to play them.  All scales are listed on your starting pitch.  Please note the octave requirements and play them as requested. Play all of the scales listed.  Be prepared to play the scale slurred or tongued.

G-One octave-Tongue

F-Two octaves-Tongue

Ab-One octaves-Slur   

Once finished, play your Chromatic Scale slurred.

South Central All-District Band Auditions

9-10 Clarinet Scales

The scales are listed in the order in which you need to play them.  All scales are listed on your starting pitch.  Please note the octave requirements and play them as requested. Play all of the scales listed.  Be prepared to play the scale slurred or tongued.

A-Two octaves-Tongue

G-Two octaves-Tongue

Bb-Two octaves-Slur

Once finished, play your Chromatic Scale slurred.

South Central All-District Band Auditions

9-10 Low Clarinet Scales

The scales are listed in the order in which you need to play them.  All scales are listed on your starting pitch.  Please note the octave requirements and play them as requested. Play all of the scales listed.  Be prepared to play the scale slurred or tongued.

A-Two octaves-Tongue

G-Two octaves-Tongue

Bb-Two octaves-Slur

Once finished, play your Chromatic Scale slurred.

South Central All-District Band Auditions

9-10 Alto Saxophone Scales

The scales are listed in the order in which you need to play them.  All scales are listed on your starting pitch.  Please note the octave requirements and play them as requested. Play all of the scales listed.  Be prepared to play the scale slurred or tongued.

E-Two octaves-Tongue

D-Two octaves-Tongue

F-Two octaves-Slur

Once finished, play your Chromatic Scale slurred.

South Central All-District Band Auditions

9-10 Tenor Saxophone Scales

The scales are listed in the order in which you need to play them.  All scales are listed on your starting pitch.  Please note the octave requirements and play them as requested. Play all of the scales listed.  Be prepared to play the scale slurred or tongued.

A-One octave-Tongue

G-One octave-Tongue

Eb-Two octaves-Slur

Once finished, play your Chromatic Scale slurred.

South Central All-District Band Auditions

9-10 Bari Saxophone Scales

The scales are listed in the order in which you need to play them.  All scales are listed on your starting pitch.  Please note the octave requirements and play them as requested. Play all of the scales listed.  Be prepared to play the scale slurred or tongued.

E-Two octaves-Tongue

D- Two octaves -Tongue

F- Two octaves-Slur

Once finished, play your Chromatic Scale slurred.

South Central All-District Band Auditions

9-10 Horn Scales

The scales are listed in the order in which you need to play them.  All scales are listed on your starting pitch.  Please note the octave requirements and play them as requested. Play all of the scales listed.  Be prepared to play the scale slurred or tongued.

G-Two octaves-Tongue
C-One octave-Tongue
Eb-One octave-Slur

Once finished, play your Chromatic Scale slurred.

South Central All-District Band Auditions

9-10 Trumpet Scales

The scales are listed in the order in which you need to play them.  All scales are listed on your starting pitch.  Please note the octave requirements and play them as requested. Play all of the scales listed.  Be prepared to play the scale slurred or tongued.

A-Two octaves-Tongue

G-Two octaves-Tongue

Bb-Two octaves-slur

Once finished, play your Chromatic Scale slurred.

South Central All-District Band Auditions

9-10 Baritone TC Scales

The scales are listed in the order in which you need to play them.  All scales are listed on your starting pitch.  Please note the octave requirements and play them as requested. Play all of the scales listed.  Be prepared to play the scale slurred or tongued.

A-Two octaves-Tongue

G- Two octaves -Tongue

Bb- Two octaves -Slur

Once finished, play your Chromatic Scale slurred.

South Central All-District Band Auditions

9-10 Baritone BC Scales

The scales are listed in the order in which you need to play them.  All scales are listed on your starting pitch.  Please note the octave requirements and play them as requested. Play all of the scales listed.  Be prepared to play the scale slurred or tongued.

G-Two Octaves-Tongue

F- Two Octaves -Tongue

Ab- Two Octaves -Slur

Once finished, play your Chromatic Scale slurred.

South Central All-District Band Auditions

9-10 Trombone Scales

The scales are listed in the order in which you need to play them.  All scales are listed on your starting pitch.  Please note the octave requirements and play them as requested. Play all of the scales listed.  Be prepared to play the scale slurred or tongued.

G-Two octaves-Tongue

F-Two octaves-Tongue

Ab-Two octaves-Tongue

Once finished, play your Chromatic Scale legato tongued.

South Central All-District Band Auditions

9-10 Tuba Scales

The scales are listed in the order in which you need to play them.  All scales are listed on your starting pitch.  Please note the octave requirements and play them as requested. Play all of the scales listed.  Be prepared to play the scale slurred or tongued.

G-T octaves-Tongue

F-Two octaves-Tongue

Ab-Two octaves-Slur

Once finished, play your Chromatic Scale slurred.

South Central All-District Band Auditions

9-10 Mallet Scales

The scales are listed in the order in which you need to play them.  All scales are listed on your starting pitch.  Please note the octave requirements and play them as requested. Play all of the scales listed. 

G-Two octaves

F-Two octaves

Ab-Two octaves

Once finished, play your Chromatic Scale.

South Central All-District Band Auditions

9-10 String Bass Scales

The scales are listed in the order in which you need to play them.  All scales are listed on your starting pitch.  Please note the octave requirements and play them as requested. Play all of the scales listed. 

G-One octave

F-Two octaves

Ab-One octave

Once finished, play your Chromatic Scale.

South Central All-District Band Auditions

11-12 Flute Scales

The scales are listed in the order in which you need to play them.  All scales are listed on your starting pitch.  Please note the octave requirements and play them as requested. Play all of the scales listed.  Be prepared to play the scale slurred or tongued.

D-Two octaves-Tongued

C-Three octaves-Tongued

Ab-Two octaves-Slurred

Once finished, play your Chromatic Scale-Slurred

South Central All-District Band Auditions

11-12 Oboe Scales

The scales are listed in the order in which you need to play them.  All scales are listed on your starting pitch.  Please note the octave requirements and play them as requested. Play all of the scales listed.  Be prepared to play the scale slurred or tongued.

D-Two octaves-Tongued

C-Two octaves-Tongued

Ab-One octave-Slurred

Once finished, play your Chromatic Scale-Slurred

South Central All-District Band Auditions

11-12 Bassoon Scales

The scales are listed in the order in which you need to play them.  All scales are listed on your starting pitch.  Please note the octave requirements and play them as requested. Play all of the scales listed.  Be prepared to play the scale slurred or tongued.

D-Two octaves-Tongued

C-Two octaves-Tongued

Ab-Two octaves-Slurred

Once finished, play your Chromatic Scale-Slurred

South Central All-District Band Auditions

11-12 Clarinet Scales

The scales are listed in the order in which you need to play them.  All scales are listed on your starting pitch.  Please note the octave requirements and play them as requested. Play all of the scales listed.  Be prepared to play the scale slurred or tongued.

E-Three octaves-Tongued
D-Two octaves-Tongued
Bb-Two octaves-Slurred

Once finished, play your Chromatic Scale-Slurred

South Central All-District Band Auditions

11-12 Low Clarinet Scales

The scales are listed in the order in which you need to play them.  All scales are listed on your starting pitch.  Please note the octave requirements and play them as requested. Play all of the scales listed.  Be prepared to play the scale slurred or tongued.

E-Two octaves-Tongued
D-One octave-Tongued

Bb-Two octaves-Slurred

Once finished, play your Chromatic Scale-Slurred

South Central All-District Band Auditions

11-12 Alto Sax Scales

The scales are listed in the order in which you need to play them.  All scales are listed on your starting pitch.  Please note the octave requirements and play them as requested. Play all of the scales listed.  Be prepared to play the scale slurred or tongued.

B -Two octaves-Tongued
A -One octave-Tongued
F -Two octaves-Slurred

Once finished, play your Chromatic Scale-Slurred

South Central All-District Band Auditions

11-12 Tenor Sax Scales

The scales are listed in the order in which you need to play them.  All scales are listed on your starting pitch.  Please note the octave requirements and play them as requested. Play all of the scales listed.  Be prepared to play the scale slurred or tongued.

E- Two octaves -Tongued
D- Two octaves -Tongued
Bb-Two octaves-Slurred

Once finished, play your Chromatic Scale-Slurred

South Central All-District Band Auditions

11-12 Bari Saxophone Scales

The scales are listed in the order in which you need to play them.  All scales are listed on your starting pitch.  Please note the octave requirements and play them as requested. Play all of the scales listed.  Be prepared to play the scale slurred or tongued.

B-Two octaves-Tongued
A-One octave-Tongued
F-Two octaves-Slurred
Once finished, play your Chromatic Scale-Slurred

South Central All-District Band Auditions

11-12 Horn Scales

The scales are listed in the order in which you need to play them.  All scales are listed on your starting pitch.  Please note the octave requirements and play them as requested. Play all of the scales listed.  Be prepared to play the scale slurred or tongued.
A-One octave-Tongued
G-Two octaves-Tongued

Eb-Two octaves-Slurred

Once finished, play your Chromatic Scale-Slurred

South Central All-District Band Auditions

11-12 Trumpet Scales

The scales are listed in the order in which you need to play them.  All scales are listed on your starting pitch.  Please note the octave requirements and play them as requested. Play all of the scales listed.  Be prepared to play the scale slurred or tongued.

A-Two octaves-Tongued
D-One octave-Tongued

Bb-Two octaves-Slurred

Once finished, play your Chromatic Scale-Slurred

South Central All-District Band Auditions

11-12 Baritone TC Scales

The scales are listed in the order in which you need to play them.  All scales are listed on your starting pitch.  Please note the octave requirements and play them as requested. Play all of the scales listed.  Be prepared to play the scale slurred or tongued.

A-Two octaves-Tongued
D-One octave-Tongued

Bb-Two octaves-Slurred

Once finished, play your Chromatic Scale-Slurred

South Central All-District Band Auditions

11-12 Baritone BC Scales

The scales are listed in the order in which you need to play them.  All scales are listed on your starting pitch.  Please note the octave requirements and play them as requested. Play all of the scales listed.  Be prepared to play the scale slurred or tongued.

G-Two octaves-Tongued

C-One octave-Tongued

Ab-Two octaves-Slurred

Once finished, play your Chromatic Scale-Slurred

South Central All-District Band Auditions

11-12 Trombone Scales

The scales are listed in the order in which you need to play them.  All scales are listed on your starting pitch.  Please note the octave requirements and play them as requested. Play all of the scales listed.  Be prepared to play the scale slurred or tongued.

G-Two octaves-Tongued

C-One octave-Tongued

Ab-Two octaves-Slurred

Once finished, play your Chromatic Scale-Slurred

South Central All-District Band Auditions

11-12 Tuba Scales

The scales are listed in the order in which you need to play them.  All scales are listed on your starting pitch.  Please note the octave requirements and play them as requested. Play all of the scales listed.  Be prepared to play the scale slurred or tongued.

G-Two octaves-Tongued

C-One octave-Tongued

Ab-Two octaves-Slurred

Once finished, play your Chromatic Scale-Slurred

South Central All-District Band Auditions

11-12 Mallet Scales

The scales are listed in the order in which you need to play them.  All scales are listed on your starting pitch.  Please note the octave requirements and play them as requested. Play all of the scales listed. 

D-Two octaves

C-Two octaves

Ab-Two octaves

Once finished, play your Chromatic Scale

South Central All-District Band Auditions

11-12 String Bass Scales

The scales are listed in the order in which you need to play them.  All scales are listed on your starting pitch.  Please note the octave requirements and play them as requested.

G-Two octaves

C-One octave

Ab-One octave

Once finished, play your Chromatic Scale.