Orchestra+Lessons

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Jan. 19, 2011

 * Tune**
 * Sectionals - sign-up for next 4 weeks**
 * Web Site - introduce to students**
 * Solo/Ensemble**

Jan. 21, 2011

 * Journal: Sight Reading**
 * Tune**
 * Warm-ups**
 * Scales: E natural, harmonic, and melodic**
 * Solo/Ensemble**
 * Cookie Dough Fundraiser Kickoff**

Jan. 25, 2011
//**Fugue in G minor**//
 * Self Starter: Sight Reading**
 * 1. Define sight reading using Mr. Dye's definition.**
 * 2. List four aspects of sight reading.**
 * Journal: Practice vs. Rehearse**
 * Cookie Dough Fundraiser Extended Until Feb. 1st**
 * Tune**
 * Warm-ups**
 * Solo/Ensemble**
 * Homework: Write out a comprehensive routine in detail, practice it, write comments about what worked and what didn't work, turn-in on Thursday.**

Jan. 27, 2011

 * Self Starter: Practice vs. Rehearse** **- What is the formula for a good string routine?**
 * Journal: Johann Sebastian Bach**
 * Cookie Dough Fundraiser Extended Until Feb. 1st**
 * Tune**
 * Warm-ups**
 * Scales: E natural, harmonic, and melodic**
 * Solo/Ensemble**
 * //Fugue in G minor//**
 * Homework: Write out a comprehensive routine in detail, practice it, write comments about what worked and what didn't work, turn-in on Thursday.**
 * Turn-in Routine 1**

Jan. 31, 2011

 * Cookie Dough Fundraiser Due Tomorrow (Feb. 1st)**
 * Practice Routines**
 * Diploma of Merit**
 * Tune**
 * Solo/Ensemble**
 * Homework: Write out a comprehensive routine in detail, practice it, write comments about what worked and what didn't work, turn-in on Thursday.**
 * Turn-in Routine 2**

** Feb. 2, 2011 **

 * Self Starter: Johann Sebastian Bach**
 * Journal: //Fugue in G minor//**
 * Tune**
 * Warm-ups**
 * Scales: E natural, harmonic, and melodic**
 * Solo/Ensemble**
 * //Fugue in G minor//**
 * Turn-in Routine 3**

Feb. 4, 2011 - UMEA

 * Student Conductors: Dania Rodriguez, Erin Zimmerman, or Korri Carter**
 * No Self Starter or Journal**
 * Tune**
 * Warm-ups (Conductor's Choice)**
 * Solo/Ensemble**
 * //Fugue in G minor//**

Feb. 8, 2011

 * Self Starter: //Fugue in G minor//**
 * No Journal**
 * Splice Project**
 * - Slide Order: Title, Performers, Rehearsal / Before, Video of Rehearsal, Performance / After, Video of Performance, Evaluation, Evaluation Video / Written Evaluation - Due Feb. 21st**
 * Tune**
 * Warm-ups**
 * Scales: B/Cb natural, harmonic, and melodic**
 * Solo/Ensemble**
 * //Fugue in G minor//**
 * **In-class Recitals begin next Monday**
 * **Last week for sectionals 1 & 2 of the Third Term.**
 * Homework: Routine 4 due Thursday. Also be sure to have the "Response" app on iPods (NO EXCUSES!!!)**

Feb. 10, 2011

 * Self Starter: Bach and //Fugue in G minor// (using "Response" app)**
 * No Journal**
 * Sectional Sign-ups**
 * Solo & Ensemble Eligibility List**
 * Recital Sign-ups**
 * Turn-in Routine 4**
 * **Recital starts Monday**
 * Homework: Routine 5 due Monday**

Feb. 14, 2011

 * No Self Starter or Journal**
 * Solo & Ensemble Recital**
 * Turn-in Routine 5**
 * Homework: Routine 6 due Monday**

Feb. 16, 2011

 * No Self Starter or Journal**
 * Solo & Ensemble Recital**
 * Turn-in Routine 6**
 * Homework: Routine 7 due Tuesday**

Feb. 22, 2011
//**Arlington Sketches**// //**Irish Tune from County Derry**//
 * No Self Starter**
 * Journal: Elliot Del Borgo (1938-Present)**
 * Tune**
 * Warm-ups**
 * Scales: B minor**
 * Turn-in Routine 7**
 * **Recital Thursday night**
 * Homework: Routine 8 due Monday (FINAL ROUTINE)**

Feb. 24, 2011
//**Irish Tune from County Derry**//
 * No Self Starter or Journal**
 * Tune**
 * Warm-ups**
 * Scales: F# / Gb minor**
 * Turn-in Routine 7**
 * **Recital TONIGHT!!!!**
 * Homework: Routine 8 due Monday (FINAL ROUTINE)**

Feb. 28, 2011
//**Irish Tune from County Derry**// //**Fugue in G minor**//
 * No Self Starter or Journal**
 * Tune**
 * Warm-ups**
 * Scales: F# / Gb minor**
 * Homework: Routine 8 due today (FINAL ROUTINE)**

March 2, 2011
//**Irish Tune from County Derry**// //**Fugue in G minor**//
 * No Self Starter or Journal**
 * Tune**
 * Warm-ups**
 * Scales: F# / Gb minor**

March 4, 2011
//**Irish Tune from County Derry**// //**Arlington Sketches**// //**Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star**// **(Preschool Project)**
 * No Self Starter or Journal**
 * Tune**
 * Warm-ups**
 * Scales: C# / Db minor**

March 8, 2011

 * No Self Starter or Journal**
 * Tune**
 * Warm-ups**
 * Scales: C# / Db minor**
 * **Scales Test next Monday & Wednesday**
 * //Fugue in G minor//**
 * //Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star// (Preschool Performance)**
 * //Arlington Sketches//**

March 10, 2011

 * No Self Starter or Journal**
 * Tune**
 * Warm-ups**
 * Scales: C# / Db minor**
 * **Scales Test next Monday & Wednesday**
 * **Tour Contact & Sunday Information**
 * //Fugue in G minor//**
 * //Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star// (Preschool Performance)**
 * //Arlington Sketches//**

March 14, 2011

 * Tune**
 * Scales Test: E, B / Cb, F# / Gb, and C# / Db**
 * Sectionals**

March 16, 2011

 * Tune**
 * Scales Test: E, B / Cb, F# / Gb, and C# / Db**
 * Sectionals**

March 18, 2011

 * Tune**
 * Warm-ups**
 * //Fugue in G minor//**
 * //Irish Tune from County Derry//**
 * //Arlington Sketches//**

March 22, 2011

 * Tune**
 * Warm-ups**
 * //Fugue in G minor//**

March 24, 2011

 * Tune**
 * Warm-ups**
 * //Fugue in G minor//**
 * //Irish Tune from County Derry//**
 * //Arlington Sketches//**

March 29, 2011

 * Student Conductors: Katie Milne and Julia Ryan**
 * Tune**
 * Warm-ups**
 * Scales: F, Bb, Eb, and Ab (natural, harmonic, and melodic minor scales)**
 * **Performance Essay due tomorrow (NO EXCEPTIONS)**
 * //Fugue in G minor//**
 * //Irish Tune from County Derry//**
 * //Arlington Sketches//**

March 31, 2011

 * Review Tour Adjudicators' Comments**
 * Listen to Tour Performance**
 * Tour**
 * Sectionals - work on problem areas, as determined by tour performance**

April 4, 2011

 * Tune**
 * Warm-ups**
 * //Fugue in G minor//**

April 6, 2011

 * Tune**
 * Warm-ups**
 * Officer Nominations**
 * Sectionals (30 minutes)**
 * //Fugue in G minor//**
 * //Irish Tune from County Derry//**

April 8, 2011

 * Tune**
 * Warm-ups**
 * Officer Elections**
 * //Fugue in G minor//**
 * //Irish Tune from County Derry//**
 * //Arlington Sketches//**

April 12, 2011

 * Tune**
 * Warm-ups**
 * Student Conductor Rehearsal Time**
 * //Fugue in G minor//**
 * //Irish Tune from County Derry//**
 * //Arlington Sketches//**

April 14, 2011

 * Tune**
 * Warm-ups**
 * Student Conductor Auditions - Arlington Sketches**
 * //Fugue in G minor//**
 * //Irish Tune from County Derry//**
 * //Arlington Sketches//**
 * Dress Rehearsals April 25-29 (2:30-5 p.m.)**
 * Joint Orchestra Concert on April 27th (7 p.m.)**
 * Region @ Taylorsville HS on April 29th (6 p.m.)**

April 25, 2011

 * Tune**
 * Warm-ups**
 * Dress Rehearsals April 25-29 (2:30-5 p.m.)**
 * Joint Orchestra Concert on tomorrow night (7 p.m.)**
 * Region @ Taylorsville HS on this Thursday (6 p.m.)**
 * Taste of Kearns performances explanation**
 * //Fugue in G minor//**
 * //Irish Tune from County Derry//**
 * //Arlington Sketches//**

April 27, 2011

 * Tune**
 * Warm-ups**
 * Dress Rehearsals April 25-29 (2:30-5 p.m.)**
 * Region @ Taylorsville HS on this tomorrow (6 p.m.)**
 * Taste of Kearns captain shifts sign-up**
 * //Fugue in G minor//**
 * //Irish Tune from County Derry//**
 * //Arlington Sketches//**

April 29, 2011

 * Tune**
 * Warm-ups**
 * Taste of Kearns performance on Monday**
 * //Fugue in G minor//**
 * //Irish Tune from County Derry//**
 * //Arlington Sketches//**