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Jan. 18, 2011
//**Perdido**//
 * Warm-ups**
 * Scales: C, F, Bb, and Eb - All 3 Types of Pentatonic Scales**
 * Tune**
 * Homework: Number All Music**

Jan. 20, 2011
//**Satin Doll**//
 * Web Site - Introduce to Students**
 * Warm-ups**
 * Scales: C, F, Bb, and Eb - All 3 Types of Pentatonic Scales**
 * Tune**
 * //A Day in the Life of a Fool//**

Jan. 24, 2011

 * Warm-ups**
 * Scales: C, F, Bb, and Eb - All 3 Types of Pentatonic Scales**
 * Tune**
 * Journal Notes: Sight Reading**
 * //A Day in the Life of a Fool//**

Jan. 26, 2011

 * Self Starter: Sight Reading**
 * 1. Define sight reading using Mr. Dye's definition.**
 * 2. List four aspects of sight reading.**
 * Journal Notes: Practice vs. Rehearse**
 * Homework: Write out a routine, use it, comment on it, and turn it in next time.**
 * Warm-ups**
 * Scales: C, F, Bb, and Eb - All 3 Types of Pentatonic Scales**
 * Tune**
 * //Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy//**

Jan. 28, 2011

 * Turn-in Routine 1**
 * Homework: Write out a routine, use it, comment on it, and turn it in next time.**
 * Warm-ups**
 * Tune**
 * //When I Fall in Love//**
 * //A Day in the Life of a Fool//**

Feb. 1, 2011

 * Self Starter: Practice vs. Rehearse - Write out the routine formula for your instrument**
 * Cookie Dough Orders Due Today**
 * Turn-in Routine 2**
 * Show All Music Numbered**
 * Homework: Write out a routine, use it, comment on it, and turn it in next time.**
 * Warm-ups**
 * Scales: Ab, Db / C#, Gb / F# and Cb / B - All 3 Types of Pentatonic Scales**
 * Tune**
 * //When I Fall in Love//**
 * //A Day in the Life of a Fool//**

Feb. 3, 2011 - UMEA

 * Student Conductors: Yolane Rodriguez, Marcus Tarr, Robert Bawden, or Tanner Weaver**
 * No Self Starter or Journal Today**
 * Turn-in Routine 3**
 * Warm-ups**
 * Scales: Ab, Db / C#, Gb / F# and Cb / B - All 3 Types of Pentatonic Scales**
 * Tune**
 * //When I Fall in Love//**
 * //A Day in the Life of a Fool//**
 * //Perdido//**
 * //Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy//**

Feb. 7, 2011

 * No Self Starter or Journal Today**
 * Homework: Write out a routine, use it, comment on it, and turn it in next time.**
 * Next tour payment due on Friday.**
 * Warm-ups**
 * Scales: Db / C# - All 3 Types of Pentatonic Scales**
 * Tune**
 * //When I Fall in Love//**

Feb. 9, 2011

 * No Self Starter or Journal Today**
 * Turn-in Routine 4**
 * Homework: Write out a routine, use it, comment on it, and turn it in next time. Also make sure that you have the "Response" app**
 * Next tour payment due on Friday.**
 * Warm-ups**
 * Scales: Ab, Db / C#, Gb / F#, and Cb / B - All 3 Types of Pentatonic Scales**
 * Tune**
 * //Perdido//**

Feb. 11, 2011

 * Self Starter: Cumulative Entries from 3rd Term (using "Response" app)**
 * Turn-in Routine 5**
 * Homework: Write out a routine, use it, comment on it, and turn it in next time.**
 * Next tour payment due today.**
 * Warm-ups**
 * Scales: Ab, Db / C#, Gb / F#, and Cb / B - All 3 Types of Pentatonic Scales**
 * Tune**
 * //Perdido//**

Feb. 15, 2011

 * No Self Starter or Journal**
 * Turn-in Routine 6**
 * Homework: Write out a routine, use it, comment on it, and turn it in next time.**
 * Warm-ups**
 * Scales: Ab, Db / C#, Gb / F#, and Cb / B - All 3 Types of Pentatonic Scales**
 * Tune**
 * //When I Fall in Love//**
 * //Perdido//**

Feb. 17, 2011

 * No Self Starter or Journal**
 * Turn-in Routine 7**
 * Homework: Write out a routine, use it, comment on it, and turn it in next time.**
 * Warm-ups**
 * Scales: Ab, Db / C#, Gb / F#, and Cb / B - All 3 Types of Pentatonic Scales**
 * Tune**
 * //When I Fall in Love//**
 * //Perdido//**

Feb. 23, 2011

 * No Self Starter or Journal**
 * Turn-in Routine 8**
 * Warm-ups**
 * Scales: Ab, Db / C#, Gb / F#, and Cb / B - All 3 Types of Pentatonic Scales**
 * Tune**
 * //Perdido//**
 * //A Day in the Life of a Fool//**

Feb. 25, 2011

 * No Self Starter or Journal**
 * Warm-ups**
 * Scales: Ab, Db / C#, Gb / F#, and Cb / B - All 3 Types of Pentatonic Scales**
 * Tune**
 * //When I Fall in Love//**
 * //A Day in the Life of a Fool//**
 * //Perdido//**

March 1, 2011

 * No Self Starter or Journal**
 * Warm-ups**
 * Scales: Ab, Db / C#, Gb / F#, and Cb / B - All 3 Types of Pentatonic Scales**
 * Tune**
 * **Focus on problem areas, then run-throughs**
 * //When I Fall in Love//**
 * //A Day in the Life of a Fool//**
 * //Perdido//**

March 3, 2011

 * No Self Starter or Journal**
 * Warm-ups**
 * Scales: Ab, Db / C#, Gb / F#, and Cb / B - All 3 Types of Pentatonic Scales**
 * Tune**
 * **Focus on problem areas, then run-throughs**
 * Focus on problem areas, then run-throughs**
 * //When I Fall in Love//**
 * //A Day in the Life of a Fool//**
 * //Perdido//**

March 7, 2011

 * No Self Starter or Journal**
 * **Dress Rehearsals Tuesday - Friday (2:30-5 p.m.)**
 * **Region Thursday @ Riverton H.S.**
 * **Spring Concert Friday @ 7 p.m.**
 * Warm-ups**
 * No Scales (Region Week)**
 * Tune**
 * **Focus on problem areas, then run-throughs**
 * //When I Fall in Love//**
 * //A Day in the Life of a Fool//**
 * //Perdido//**

March 9, 2011

 * No Self Starter or Journal**
 * **Dress Rehearsals today - Friday (2:30-5 p.m.)**
 * **Extra Dress Rehearsal Thursday morning (6-7 a.m.)**
 * **Region tomorrow @ Riverton H.S.**
 * **Spring Concert Friday @ 7 p.m.**
 * Warm-ups**
 * No Scales (Region Week)**
 * Tune**
 * **Focus on problem areas, then run-throughs**
 * //When I Fall in Love//**
 * //A Day in the Life of a Fool//**
 * //Perdido//**

March 11, 2011

 * No Self Starter or Journal**
 * **No Dress Rehearsal after school today**
 * **Spring Concert tonight @ 7 p.m.**
 * Warm-ups**
 * No Scales (Region Week)**
 * Tune**
 * **Focus on problem areas, then run-throughs**
 * //When I Fall in Love//**
 * //A Day in the Life of a Fool//**
 * //Perdido//**
 * //In the Mood//**

March 15, 2011

 * Warm-ups**
 * Tune**
 * Sight Reading**

March 17, 2011

 * Warm-ups**
 * Tune**
 * Sight Reading**

March 21, 2011

 * Region Review**
 * Scales Test**

March 23, 2011

 * Warm-ups**
 * Tune**
 * Sight Reading**

March 28, 2011

 * Warm-ups**
 * Tune**
 * **Play through music already handed out. Focus on the feel / time / style.**
 * **Cameron Singer and Joshua Martinez are in charge.**

March 30, 2011

 * Warm-ups**
 * Tune**
 * **Play through music already handed out. Focus on the feel / time / style.**
 * **Cameron Singer and Joshua Martinez are in charge.**

April 1, 2011

 * Journal Notes: Seventh Chords & Related Scales**
 * //In the Mood//**

April 5, 2011

 * Journal Notes: C6**
 * Fake Books: origin and how to use them**
 * Warm-ups & Tune**
 * //April in Paris//**
 * //Yesterday//**
 * //Take the "A" Train//**
 * //It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing)//**

April 7, 2011

 * No Journal Notes**
 * Warm-ups & Tune**
 * //Bewitched//**
 * //Misty//**
 * //In a Sentimental Mood//**
 * //My Funny Valentine//**

April 11, 2011

 * No Journal Notes**
 * Warm-ups & Tune**
 * //April in Paris//**
 * //Yesterday//**
 * //Take the "A" Train//**
 * //It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing)//**
 * //Bewitched//**
 * //Misty//**
 * //In a Sentimental Mood//**
 * //My Funny Valentine//**

April 13, 2011
//**- Big Noise from Winnetka**// //**- A Day in the Life of a Fool**// //**- In the Mood**// **Jazz Combos:**
 * No Journal Notes**
 * Warm-ups & Tune**
 * Determine Taste of Kearns Repertoire**
 * Jazz Ensemble: **
 * //Yesterday -// Rhythm Section + Robert, Rebecca, Karen, and Marcus **
 * //Take the "A" Train -//** ** Rhythm Section + Jared, Robert, Yolane, Sarah, and Marcus **
 * //It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing) -//** ** Rhythms Section + Jessica, Josh, Brandon, Jeffrey, Daniel, and Jacob **

April 15, 2011
//**- Big Noise from Winnetka**// //**- A Day in the Life of a Fool**// //**- In the Mood**// **Jazz Combos:**
 * No Journal Notes**
 * Warm-ups & Tune**
 * Taste of Kearns Repertoire**
 * Jazz Ensemble: **
 * //Yesterday -// Rhythm Section + Robert, Rebecca, Karen, and Marcus **
 * //Take the "A" Train -//** ** Rhythm Section + Jared, Robert, Yolane, Sarah, and Marcus **
 * //It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing) -//** ** Rhythms Section + Jessica, Josh, Brandon, Jeffrey, Daniel, and Jacob **

April 26, 2011
//**- Big Noise from Winnetka**// //**- A Day in the Life of a Fool**// //**- In the Mood**// **Jazz Combos:**
 * No Journal Notes**
 * Warm-ups & Tune**
 * Taste of Kearns Repertoire**
 * Jazz Ensemble: **
 * //Yesterday -// Rhythm Section + Robert, Rebecca, Karen, and Marcus **
 * //Take the "A" Train -//** ** Rhythm Section + Jared, Robert, Yolane, Sarah, and Marcus **
 * //It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing) -//** ** Rhythms Section + Jessica, Josh, Brandon, Jeffrey, Daniel, and Jacob **

April 28, 2011
//**- Big Noise from Winnetka**// //**- A Day in the Life of a Fool**// //**- In the Mood**// **Jazz Combos:**
 * No Journal Notes**
 * Warm-ups & Tune**
 * Taste of Kearns Repertoire**
 * Jazz Ensemble: **
 * //Yesterday -// Rhythm Section + Robert, Rebecca, Karen, and Marcus **
 * //Take the "A" Train -//** ** Rhythm Section + Jared, Robert, Yolane, Sarah, and Marcus **
 * //It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing) -//** ** Rhythms Section + Jessica, Josh, Brandon, Jeffrey, Daniel, and Jacob **

May 2, 2011 - ToK

 * No Journal Notes**
 * Warm-ups & Tune**
 * **Taste of Kearns this afternoon**
 * Taste of Kearns Repertoire**
 * Jazz Ensemble: **
 * //- Big Noise from Winnetka//**
 * //- A Day in the Life of a Fool//**
 * //- In the Mood//**
 * Jazz Combos:**
 * //Yesterday -// Rhythm Section + Robert, Rebecca, Karen, and Marcus **
 * //Take the "A" Train -//** ** Rhythm Section + Jared, Robert, Yolane, Sarah, and Marcus **
 * //It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing) -//** ** Rhythms Section + Jessica, Josh, Brandon, Jeffrey, Daniel, and Jacob **