Initiative - Write me a note to tell me how you have taken initiative in your practicing at home to improve your own playing. Email it to me at cimboden@msdwt.k12.in.us for 5 extra credit points.
8th Grade Orchestra: Practice cards due on Monday or by 9AM on Tuesday
C and G Major 2 octave scales
Danse -m. 1-16
Postcards - m. 23-56
Trepak - m. 17-end
Le Froid - m. 23-31
7th Grade Orchestra: Practice cards due on Monday or by 9AM on Tuesday
C and G Major 2 octave scales
E.E. 133-145
Dona - Be able to play the melody line in tune (watch the C naturals) - work on the entire piece for correct notes and rhythms
Canon - Violins continue to practice the difficult measures - everyone is improving on this!
Night Shift - Practice the measures that you shift - Are you in tune?
Skaters - Does this flow when you play it? Does it feel like a dance?
6th Grade Orchestra: Practice cards due on Monday or by 9AM on Tuesday. This week you should practice a total of 2 hours - split it up so that you are doing 20-30 minutes - 6 days a week.
D Major 1 octave Scale
Work on your flashcards even if you think you know the notes.
Big Bad Wolf - Take initiative - work on the entire tune!
Housetop - You should be able to play all of this slowly. If a measure gives you trouble, say the note names, air bow the part, show your brain, pizz. it then play with the bow.
Jolly - Play this for a family member, have them write a note that you performed for them and turn it in to me for extra credit points.