The B Flat Scale map is below with the fingerings. Please make sure you understand this scale by Friday because you may have to write or label a scale map. If you have any questions please see MC.

B Flat Scale Map w/ fingerings

Scale Video Lesson

The link for the scale video lesson is below. This video provides you with step-by-step instructions on how a scale is put together, which is what you will have to do with your theory warm-up on Thursday. If you still need additional help, please see MC.

Scale Video Lesson

EQ: How do rhythm, melody, and style work together to create diversity in music

Monday: Smart Music for B-flat Scale intro (pizzicato), F and B-flat fingering chart(classwork)......Men of Harlech March review within your small ensembles to prepare for assessment tomorrow--focus on articulation, dotted quarter rhythm, intonation, and bowing. Play Bells of Christmas and Variant for each other for a grade. Violas and Cellos from Group #2 will play the rhythmic motif in Journey for a grade also.

Tuesday: Smart Music for B-flat scale intro (ARCO), MC will give the answers to the F and B-flat fingering chart.......Men of Harlech March small ensemble test, Smart Music using 12/8 rhythms--translate into 4/4, how are they related and how do you count in compound meters? Break into sections: Group #1 will be in sectionals using their Deck the Halls Contract. Group #2 will be with MC sight-reading Deck the Halls....what are the steps?

Wednesday: Group #1 Deck the Halls Contract.....Group #2--B flat scale without smart music.....how is it different and what piece can you apply this scale to?........Journey of the Magi--focus on intonation, accidentals and articulation (viola and cello). Variant measures 49 to the end---focus on intonation between violin I and viola because you are tutti in octaves.

Thursday: Group #1 Deck the Halls Contract......Group #2 B-flat scale warm-up....Journey of the Magi from measure 38-68 with special emphasis on the violin parts. Do the viola or cello parts have the violin II harmony later in the piece? Focus on bowings and intonation. Variant review from yesterday and play from beginning to the end.

Friday: Group #2 will read articles and write critiques using specified criteria. Group #1 will work with MC on the Bells of Christmas and begin Charlie Brown.

Learning Goals

1. Understanding of the B Flat Scale
2. Knowledge of how to apply the B Flat Scale
3. Dotted Quarter Notes
4. Bells of Christmas(Jingle Bells and Silver Bells)
5. Charlie Brown Intro
6. Variant with dynamics and phrasings
7. Journey of the Magi with correct articulations and accurate intonation