Feb.+11,+2015

Flutes

 * What we did**
 * Meighan- continued to work on line 25 to meet performance targets and "Let's Go Band" Tutorial
 * Ava - We continued to work on embouchure/aperture, air, and posture to establish consistent fundamental sound


 * What to do**
 * Meighan- Meet performance targets for line 25
 * Ava- Establish good consistent sound and coordinate fingerings for Bb, C, D


 * Looking Ahead**
 * Composition exercise #28 (complete the melody with a cadence that ends on the tonic)
 * Establishing performance targets for 34 and 39
 * G5 and A4
 * "Let's Go Band" Tutorial
 * E5, Ab4, Ab5

Clarinets/Alto Saxophone

 * What we did (Soren, and Gwyeneth AB)**
 * Antonio**
 * Met performance targets for line 7 and established performance targets for line 16 and 17
 * Still looking for a firmer embouchure and good bite so the air can work more efficiently to establish a more centered tone and facility.
 * Still struggles reading the note names and coordinating the fingerings while reading the rhythms.
 * Delaney**
 * Met performance targets for line 17 and 23
 * Established performance targets for line 25 and 28
 * Reading and playing well but inconsistent. This is probably a reflection of his practice habits. Can he be as good as his potential?
 * Pitches are still flat; firming up the embouchure through the upper cheek area should help with intonation and create a fuller sound. How do I get him to feel those details are important?


 * What to do**
 * Continue to meet performance targets to earn Karate Band Belts (beads)
 * Each student has individual needs


 * Looking Ahead**
 * Begin All-City Music

Percussion (Michael AB?)
 * What we did**
 * Assessed Haskell-Harr Lesson 7 line 9
 * Played through each line and counted outline to coordinate hands with time. Not everything great but shows understanding

**What to do**
 * Meet performance targets for Haskell-Harr Lesson 7
 * Apply to flam rudiment to Haskell-Harr Lesson 6


 * Looking Ahead**
 * Buzz Strokes
 * Accents
 * Paradiddles