GENERAL MUSIC PERIODS 2,3,6
COMPOSER: PETER ILYICH TCHAIKOVSKY: Nutcracker Suite: Dance of the Reed Flutes
OBJECTIVE: Musical Performance Preparation
1. QUOTE AUTHOR: Dave Brubeck
.....a. Famous pianist and composer of jazz
.....b. Famous for: Take Five
2. Solfege:RE-DO-MI/check quotes
3. Recorder Christmas Music
.....a. Played with recorded accompaniments
.....b. Warmed -up on notes of C major scale-practicing fingering with difficult muscle movements used in each song to work toward automatic reflexes
.....c. Reviewed recorder holiday songs we have learned so far with accompaniments as time allowed.
Songs we are playing for the concert so far include:
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
9 rehearsal days left until the dress rehearsals for the concert