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

EQ: How do you create timbre while still focusing and maintaing accurate intonation and rhythm?

Concert Preparation:

Make sure you are practicing Danza and King Tut at home for accurate intonation. There are a lot of accidentals which make those pieces challenging.

Monday: read through House and learn how to accompany a movie with narration.

Tuesday: rehearse with Dr. K on the stage----focus on balance, dynamics, and style

Wednesday: focus on King Tut with a House(w/ video) run through----we will primarily polish up the end of King Tut (off the string brush stroke and intonation--accidentals)

Thursday: run through of all pieces--fix any issues

Friday: compare and contrast your two october concerts

Learning Goal:

Perform a successful concert and be able to articulate the concepts learned from each piece.

You guys did a great job today on Danza with Dr. K.

Cellos please practice your part at the end so that it sounds polished and confident. Remember when playing with a soloist you must be able to hear the soloist which means your dynamics will change from what the music has printed. All students need to watch MC carefully because I change based upon what the soloist does.

EQ: How do you improve your focus and preparation for concerts?

This week we will rehearse King Tut and Danza Latina. All students need to practice their music at home for accurate intonation and rhythm. Especially violas in King Tut at 26---NO MORE BEES PLEASE :) Dr. K will rehearse with us on Tuesday so make sure you feel secure with your parts on Danza.

Learning Goals

1. Focus while playing
2. Play through both pieces with minimal issues
3. Create dynamic contrasts by writing in music and following the conductor

EQ: ARE YOU READY FOR YOUR CONCERT AND HOW DO YOU KNOW?

This week I only want you to focus on your weak spots within your music. NO ONE CAN PLAY ANY PIECE PERFECTLY. We will play through and record each piece Monday and Tuesday....I am confident that if you truly try and practice outside of class this can be an amazing concert! Don't let yourselves down, don't let your classmates down, and finally don't let your music down.

Wednesday: Concert reflection. We will watch the concert and critique our performance.

Thursday: Read Danza and begin working on King Tut

Friday: Test on King Tut--can you adjust to the accidentals?

Learning Goals

1. Professionalism---learning how to get ahead even if you are behind
2. Use appropriate terminology to critique performances
3. How to sight-read?
4. Positive attitude!