Hello Drugan Band Parents first and for mostHappy New Year and welcome back! We are off to a quick start in Band and a primary focus of the 3rd 9 weeks is devoted to learning a solo & ensemble pieces of music in class and performing it to the best of his/her ability for a performance exam towards the 3rd 9 Weeks test grade. Rehearsals in class and a few after school will be offered to prepare your child for this activity. Students in 4th and 6th periods have the option of also performing the same solo at the Solo and Ensemble Festival for their 3rd 9 Weeks test grades in class. In addition, Honors students are expected to participate in the SISD Solo and Ensemble Festival being held at Montwood High School on Saturday, February 6th. He/she will also receive credit towards their 3rd 9 weeks test grades for participating in the festival.
6th Grade Beginning Band member are currently working on the following:
Daily Warm Upspg 18 Ex 86-88
Rhythm Studiespg 42 – 43
Mini Scales: C, F, Bb, Eb, Ab
Solos & Ensemble: Students have musical pieces to prepare during class. Music was passed out in November
Essential Elements
Review Ex. 1-48
Note names and Review Fingerings/PositionsWhile continue to re-enforce good music habits
Sight Reading
Ex 49 – 109, Smart Music
Parents please take the time to hear your child play their instrument and sign off on the weekly practice chart located on the front cover of the Essential elements book. The beginning band student should be practice a minimum of 40 to 50 minutes a day. As the school year progresses the interval of practice should increase 5 to 10 minutes every month.
Concert band (8th grade band and 7th grade)is currently working on the following:
Long Tone: Exercises (A -D)
Articulation Exercise:Pg 3
Lip slurs: Warm-up Set 1 option 1, Warm-up Set 2 option 1, and Warm-up Set 3 option 1
Scale Studies: Begin Working on C Major, G Major, D Major. Review B flat major, E flat major,A flat Major, F major
Chorales Warm Ups: 1 & 2 Pages 30 - 40
Musical Pieces being rehearsed in class: Solos & Ensemble: Students have musical pieces to prepare during class. Music was passed out in December
Concert Pieces: Lexington March, Aura Lea, Afterburn
Sight Reading pieces: Various Genres/styles of pop music and Contemporary music.
The Honor Band is currently working on the following:
Long Tone: Exercises (A -D), Long Tone 2
Lip slurs: Warm-up Set 1 option 1, Warm-up Set 2 option 1, and Warm-up Set 3 option 1
Scale Studies: Begin Working on C Major, G Major, D Major. Review B flat major, E flat major, A flat Major, F major
Musical Pieces being rehearsed in bands class: Solos & Ensemble: Students have musical pieces to prepare during class. Music was passed out in December
Contest Music: Advanced March, A song of Hope, Adrenaline Engines
Sight Reading pieces: UIL Level I, UIL Level II
After School Sections Schedule
For Honor Band Only
From 3:30 to 4:15
Monday – Percussion
Tuesday – Flute, Clarinet, Trumpet
Wednesday – Full Honor Band Rehearsal
Thursday – Low Brass (Trombone, Baritone, Tuba)
Low Woodwinds (Tenor and Bari Sax, Bassoon and Bass Clarinet)
Friday – Alto Sax and French Horns
Note: If a band member misses their instrument sectional they are more than welcomed to attend another group’s sectional
Upcoming Events
SISD Solo & Ensemble Festival
Date: Saturday February 6, 2016
Location: Montwood High school
Time: Student Report must Report at least 1 Hour before their Performance time to located their room