December+3,+2014

=December 3, 2014 =

(Borland and Sederland)

 * Flutes (Khrystina Absent)**

__**What we did**__
 * Reviewed Fingering for Bb, C and D; whole note/rest rhythm (line 1, 2, 4 on page 6 of book)
 * Discovered that the D to C fingering is difficult so we developed strategies to achieve our goals
 * Looked at Line 7

__**What to do for next lesson**__
 * Coordinate changing from D to C (fingerings and pitch); This is line 3 on page 6
 * Practice meeting proficiency of performance targets on line 7

__**Looking Ahead**__
 * Sustaining 8 count notes
 * Discovering how to read and execute ties and slurs
 * Reading, counting and playing music with half note/rest and quarter note/rest
 * Articulating with a legato tonguing style.

__**What we did**__
 * Trumpet**
 * Camden forgot instrument; Kaylee: I will try to attain a CCS instrument for her.
 * Discovered the difference between a learning target and a performance target

__**What to do for next lesson**__
 * **__Purchase the Standard of Excellence Book__**
 * Meet proficiency of performance targets on line 7

__**Looking Ahead**__
 * Sustaining 8 count notes
 * Discovering how to read and execute ties and slurs
 * Reading, counting and playing music with half note/rest and quarter note/rest
 * Articulating with a legato tonguing style.
 * Articulating with a legato tonguing style.

__**What we did**__
 * Percussion (Cayden did not bring instrument; Sam was absent)**
 * Assessed understanding of reading, counting and playing half note/rest rhythms on line 11-14
 * Introduced whole note rhythms in line 16
 * Learned how to execute line 13 as a duet (both parts at the same time)

__**What to do for next lesson**__
 * Meet performance targets for line 12, 14 (Benchmarks) and 16

__**Looking Forward**__
 * Meeting performance targets for benchmark lines on pages 8-12

__**What we did**__
 * Clarinet**
 * Isaiah had instrument today; Brea: I will trying to attain a CCS instrument for her
 * Assessed proficiency on line 12 (benchmark)
 * Execution points
 * Establish a firmer embouchure by gripping more with the teeth
 * Allow the embouchure muscles to work for you by establishing better posture (arm off lap) and firming up embouchure muscles

__**What to do for next lesson**__
 * Meet performance targets for line 12 and 14 (benchmark) and 16

__**Looking Forward**__
 * Adding Concert Eb and F to note reading skill set
 * Meeting performance targets on pages 8-12