8th Grade Orchestra: Practice cards due on Monday or by 9AM on Tuesday
Two Octave C Major Scale every day
shifting 3 every day
Mambo - entire piece - As you practice be sure you are playing the dynamics that are written.
Kassation - entire piece - Practice with a metronome at eighth note = 130
Land of Liberty - Are you changing tempos and styles where marked?
all holiday pieces in folder - Choose a different one every day to focus on. Are you playing with spirit and energy?
7th Grade Orchestra: Practice cards due on Monday or by 9AM on Tuesday
Two Octave C Major Scale every day
shifting 3 every day
E.E. 86-94
Integrity - entire piece - As you practice be sure you are playing the dynamics that are written.
Joust - entire piece - Practice with a metronome at eight note = 108 at beginning and = 128 at m. 27
Night Shift - Practice your section that focuses on position work.
6th Grade Orchestra: Practice cards due on Monday or by 9AM on Tuesday. This week you should practice a total of one hour for the week.
One Octave D Major Scale every day
All the tunes that we have worked on in the white book. Learn Going Stronger
E.E. 23- 36.
Study your note flashcards or go to "Note Name Trainer" in the left hand column on the blog under "Useful Links." You can score yourself on how well you know your notes. Be sure you are on the correct clef. Go to "settings" to find your clef sign.
Remember that your tone is produced by:
keeping your bow at the sounding point
keeping your bow parallel
using the weight of your arm
maintaining a good speed on your bow