Wednesday, November 17, 2010

WHAT WE DID TODAY #1-51: WEDNESDAY; NOVEMBER 17, 2010

GENERAL MUSIC PERIODS 2,3,6 
COMPOSER: PETER ILYICH TCHAIKOVSKY: Nutcracker Suite: Waltz of the Flowers
OBJECTIVE: Musical performance
QUOTE AUTHOR:
John Cage....


b. famous for:




Solfege:RE-DO-MI/check quotes



Recorder Christmas Music with recorded accompaniments

Started to teach new song Donde Esta Santa Claus on recorder



DECEMBER 9th is the holiday concert for chorus, band, and strings. Recorder students are invited to play their instruments ("recorder carolling") as the pre-concert activity outside of the gym. This is not mandatory; just a fun way to celebrate the holidays through music. We will play the holiday music learned in class. All students need to bring is their recorder; music and accompaniments will be already set-up. More details to follow as I get them.

BEGINNING VIOLIN PERIOD 5/ADVANCED VIOLIN PERIOD 4: OBJECTIVE: PREPARATION FOR HOLIDAY PERFORMANCE ON DECEMBER 9th
1. TUNE

2. Worked on holiday songs to learn the music without the teacher helping with tracking
3. Use of music stands/partners in preparation for the concert



Songs we are working on for the concert so far are:
Coventry Carol


Greensleeves


Jingle Bell Rock


Hava Nagila


Good King Wenceslas


Rudolph for period 4 only



Both classes need work on Greensleeves
Passed out extra music as requested by some students




Holiday Concert: Thursday, December 9th
8 rehearsal days left until the dress rehearsals for the concert