October+23,+2014


 * What we did**
 * Mouthpiece/Headjoint sounds or grip and stroke on drum sticks
 * Playing a sustained sound for a whole note (or 4 quarter notes for drums) followed by 4 counts of rest
 * Relates to page 6 in the method book (4 counts play/ 4 counts rest)
 * Identify, understand and play a whole note/rest with acceptable tone
 * Counting time for 4 beats groups (common time measures)
 * Proper posture and hand position
 * Reading and performing line 1, 2 and 4 in the //Standard of Excellence//


 * What to do**
 * Review lines 1,2, and 4
 * Apply concepts to line 5,6,7 to achieve:
 * Correct pitches/fingerings
 * Establish consistent steady tempo
 * Start each note with a "Ha-Too" articulation
 * Begin to establish proper tone quality
 * Establish consistent proper posture


 * Notes:** The Saxophone students have all of their material. Percussion students need to have bell kits (or I can try to supply small Orff type instruments). There are 2 trumpet students and 1 flute student that are still without instruments. As of this point, only the saxophone students are set-up for great success.