Begin Newsies and Roach on Rhythm units
Computer lab for note name recognition and scale interval recognition. Emphasis on ledger lines.
STOMP groups – identify 4 measure patterns in 4/4 time. Dictate rhythms of quarter note and rest, eighth notes, and sixteenth notes.
7th band
Continue to identify areas for improvement for individual sections
Gypsydance, Water’s Edge, Dance of the Tumblers, Ancient Legends, Surfin’ USA,
Entrance of the Tall Ships.
7th grade guitar class
Quiz material – Riddle Song – Melody, Chords, and Bass
Begin bass clef and electric bass patterns
Continue compositions in G, begin D chord progression
Advanced trios in Ensemble book
8th grade guitar class
Minor chord progressions on lesson 1 sheet
Low Rider in 3 parts – Quiz on all three lines, TAB or notation
Expanded Bass lines
CM and Am scale patterns and improvisation
8th band – REQUIRED EVENING REHEARSAL MONDAY 4/29 @ GHS 7-8:30
Memorize Concert major scales- Bb-Db and C and F
Identify areas for improvement for individual sections
Stars and Stripes, A Day at the Zoo, Cuzco Market, Africata, Tamburo, Gently Touch the Sky
(This will be similar until the May 7th concert at GHS)