Thursday, November 18, 2010

WHAT WE DID TODAY #1-52: THURSDAY; NOVEMBER 18, 2010

GENERAL MUSIC PERIODS 2,3,6
COMPOSER: PETER ILYICH TCHAIKOVSKY: Tchaikovsky's Cannonball or the Tchaikovsky 1812 Overture as performed on the comedy CD "Beethoven's Wig" 
(http://www.lyricszoo.com/beethovens-wig/tchaikovskys-cannonball/)

OBJECTIVE: Musical performance
QUOTE AUTHOR:
Oscar Levant
Famous pianist of the early to middle 1900's.
.....b. famous for:

Solfege:RE-DO-MI/check quotes

worked on recorder music for holiday concert-reviewed Donde Esta Santa Claus and as many of the other songs that we have previously learneded as we had time for.

Songs we are playing for the concert so far include:
Donde Esta Santa Claus
Chanukah
Jingle Bells
Jolly Old Saint Nicholas
Joy to the World
Whacky Nutcracker


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
7 rehearsal days left until the dress rehearsals for the concert