Tuesday, September 5, 2017

Student HW Recording for 3rd and 4th period Band Due 9/11/17

Students will have to record the following passage from their music and email it to Mr. Gibson for a test grade. Students will have a week to complete and turn in. It will be due in class on Monday 9-11-17.  Please email your recordings to njgibson@gaston.k12.nc.us

4th Period Marching Band:

Flutes - Movement 2 D-E AND J-K
Clarinets -  Movement 1 D-E and Movement 2 D-E AND J-K
Saxophones - Movement 1 D-E and Movement 2 D-E AND J-K
Trumpets - Movement 1 D- E and Movement 2 E-G
Baritones - Movement 2 Measure before D - F
Mellophones - Movement E- H
Tubas - Movement 2 Measure before D -F
Front Ensemble - Movement 1 (ALL) (If recorded as a group you all will receive the same grade)
Drum Line - Movement 1 (ALL) (If recorded as a group you all will receive the same grade)
Guard - All of Movement 1 guard work (If recorded as a group you all will receive the same grade)

3rd Period Jazz Band:

Saxes- 25 6 to 4 (41-53)
Trombones- 25 6 to 4 (1-41)
Trumpets-25 6 to 4 (9-53)
Rhythm section - 25 6 to 4 (1-53)
ALL STUDENTS WILL HAVE TO IMPROVISE ON CONCERT Bb BLUES FOR 24 BARS 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wHVxf2M20gQ (Blues Track)

Band Parent Meeting Tonight at 6pm. Please be in Attendance.

Class 9-5-17

SWBAT: WARM UP ON THEIR INSTRUMENT WITH THEIR BAND BOOK. (3rd/4th period)
SWBAT Rehearse Marching Band Music!(4th period)
SWBAT: Rehearse Pep Band Music .(4th 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 Jazz Ensemble Music . (3rd period)
SWBAT: Practice beginning band instruments!(2nd)
SWBAT: Understand basic music theory.(All Classes)
SWBAT: practice piano fundamentals.(2nd period)

Friday, September 1, 2017

AS OF RIGHT NOW REPORT TIME IS 6pm FOR TONIGHTS GAME IF ANYTHING CHANGES STUDENTS WILL BE NOTIFIED IN 4th PERIOD

Class 9-1-17

SWBAT: WARM UP ON THEIR INSTRUMENT WITH THEIR BAND BOOK. (3rd/4th period)
SWBAT Rehearse Marching Band Music!(4th period)
SWBAT: Rehearse Pep Band Music .(4th 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 Jazz Ensemble Music . (3rd period)
SWBAT: Practice beginning band instruments!(2nd)
SWBAT: Understand basic music theory.(All Classes)
SWBAT: practice piano fundamentals.(2nd period)

Thursday, August 31, 2017

Football Game Tomorrow Call Time 6pm in Summer Attire(Dress for the Weather)

Rehearsal Tonight Rain or Shine until 5:30pm

Class 8-31-17

SWBAT: WARM UP ON THEIR INSTRUMENT WITH THEIR BAND BOOK. (3rd/4th period)
SWBAT Rehearse Marching Band Music!(4th period)
SWBAT: Rehearse Pep Band Music .(4th 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 Jazz Ensemble Music . (3rd period)
SWBAT: Practice beginning band instruments!(2nd)
SWBAT: Understand basic music theory.(All Classes)
SWBAT: practice piano fundamentals.(2nd period)

Tuesday, August 29, 2017

Shane's Rib Shack Spirit Night Tonight

Class 8-29-17

SWBAT: WARM UP ON THEIR INSTRUMENT WITH THEIR BAND BOOK. (3rd/4th period)
SWBAT Rehearse Marching Band Music!(4th period)
SWBAT: Rehearse Pep Band Music .(4th 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 Jazz Ensemble Music . (3rd period)
SWBAT: Practice beginning band instruments!(2nd)
SWBAT: Understand basic music theory.(All Classes)
SWBAT: practice piano fundamentals.(2nd period)

Monday, August 28, 2017

Practice!!

It is an expectation that all students keep up with the assignments given in all band classes.  Practice your instrument daily.  Your instrument should go home with you everyday as you have HW for band every night! 

If you have any questions see Mr. Gibson.

Happy Practicing!

Rehearsal Schedule This Week

Monday Practice until 5:30pm

Tuesday Practice until 5:30pm 
- Shanes Rib Shack Spirit Night

Wednesday No After School Practice

Thursday Practice until 5:30pm

Friday Home Football Game Call Time 6pm

Class 8-28-17

SWBAT: WARM UP ON THEIR INSTRUMENT WITH THEIR BAND BOOK. (3rd/4th period)
SWBAT Rehearse Marching Band Music!(4th period)
SWBAT: Rehearse Pep Band Music .(4th 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 Jazz Ensemble Music . (3rd period)
SWBAT: Practice beginning band instruments!(2nd)
SWBAT: Understand basic music theory.(All Classes)
SWBAT: practice piano fundamentals.(2nd period)

Monday, August 14, 2017

Rehearsal This Week

We will have rehearsal Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 3pm-6pm this week. 

Football game this Friday.  Call time is 6pm in the band room with summer attire. 

Parent Preview 8-11-17

Parent Preview 8-11-17