MATERIAL CHECK TODAY!

Playing Test Today (Spring Band Placements for 3rd and 4th Period)

All students will have a playing test on Monday or Tuesday.  This playing test will determine if a student will be in 4th period band or 3rd period band in the spring. All students will be judged fairly using a performance grading rubric.  Students will be responsible for knowing all 12 major scales, concert music, and sight reading. 

Concert Band(3rd period) and Symphonic Band (4th Period)  consists of 9-12 grade students.  They will all be learning the same music throughout the spring and performing on the spring concert. As of right now both groups will be going to the NC Music Performance Festival in March. 

If a student needs to get their schedule changed for the spring they will be notified immediately after placements have been posted. 

Class 11-21-16

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

SWBAT Rehearse Jazz Band Music!(3rd period)
SWBAT: Rehearse fundamentals of Jazz.(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 Arabesque. (ALL)
SWBAT: Rehearse Appalachian Carol (ALL)
SWBAT: Rehearse Second Suite in F (ALL MOVEMENTS) 
SWBAT: Rehearse Canadian Brass Suite (ALL)
SWBAT: Rehearse The Bells of Christmas (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)

Liz 11-18-16

CONCERT BAND AND SYMPHONIC BAND AUDITIONS ON MONDAY AND TUESDAY

All students will have a playing test on Monday or Tuesday.  This playing test will determine if a student will be in 4th period band or 3rd period band in the spring. All students will be judged fairly using a performance grading rubric.  Students will be responsible for knowing all 12 major scales, concert music, and sight reading. 

Concert Band(3rd period) and Symphonic Band (4th Period)  consists of 9-12 grade students.  They will all be learning the same music throughout the spring and performing on the spring concert. As of right now both groups will be going to the NC Music Performance Festival in March. 

ALL STUDENTS WILL NEED BAND BOOKS by 11-21-16

There will be a material check on Monday 11-20-16.  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:

INDOOR DRUM LINE REHEARSAL TOMORROW 4pm-6:30pm

WINTERGUARD REHEARSAL TOMORROW 7pm-9:15pm

TOMORROW IS A HOME PLAYOFF GAME CALL TIME IS 6:30PM DRESS FOR THE WEATHER

Class 11-17-16

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

SWBAT Rehearse Jazz Band Music!(3rd period)
SWBAT: Rehearse fundamentals of Jazz.(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 Arabesque. (ALL)
SWBAT: Rehearse Appalachian Carol (ALL)
SWBAT: Rehearse Second Suite in F (ALL MOVEMENTS) 
SWBAT: Rehearse Canadian Brass Suite (ALL)
SWBAT: Rehearse The Bells of Christmas (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 11-15-16

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

SWBAT Rehearse Jazz Band Music!(3rd period)
SWBAT: Rehearse fundamentals of Jazz.(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 Arabesque. (ALL)
SWBAT: Rehearse Appalachian Carol (ALL)
SWBAT: Rehearse Second Suite in F (ALL MOVEMENTS) 
SWBAT: Rehearse Canadian Brass Suite (ALL)
SWBAT: Rehearse The Bells of Christmas (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)

Rehearsal Schedule This Week

Tuesday - Winter Guard Rehearsal 7pm-9:15pm
Friday - Home Football Game Call time is 6:30pm
           - Indoor Drum Line Rehearsal 4pm-6:30pm
           - Winter Guard Rehearsal 7pm-9:15pm
          - Winthrop Invitational Clinic (Select Students Only)


Winter ensembles will still have rehearsal on Friday. Indoor drum line will get out earlier for the game.  Please plan accordingly. 

Call time for the band this Friday is 6:30pm.  Dress for the weather.  The band will not be performing at half time.   

HOME PLAYOFF GAME THIS FRIDAY CALL TIME IS 6:30PM

Class 11-14-16

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

SWBAT Rehearse Jazz Band Music!(3rd period)
SWBAT: Rehearse fundamentals of Jazz.(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 Arabesque. (ALL)
SWBAT: Rehearse Appalachian Carol (ALL)
SWBAT: Rehearse Second Suite in F (ALL MOVEMENTS) 
SWBAT: Rehearse Canadian Brass Suite (ALL)
SWBAT: Rehearse The Bells of Christmas (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)

CONGRATULATIONS UNCW HONOR BAND BAND MEMBERS

Congratulations to the following students for making the UNC-Wilmington Honor Band Clinic December 1st-3rd. 

Carlos Aizcorbe - Bb Clarinet

Riley Bramwell - Trombone

Matthew Diale - Bass Clarinet

Sarah Gaston - Bb Clarinet

Aaron Gigliotti - Trumpet

Leo Pichardo - Bb Clarinet

Dalton Putnam - French Horn

Matthew Shelly - Trumpet

Kaley Zeccola - Bb Clarinet

Come see me for your information packet.