Jan.+28,+2015

Flutes (Jade Absent [received a note informing me she is withdrawing; Need to follow up)

 * What we did**
 * Assessment of performance targets for line 16
 * Discussed the need to go back to line 7 and really develop more confidence and consistency establishing good sound on each note. The discussions revolved around strategies coordinate the air and embouchure.
 * Meighan is reading the notes well and knows her fingerings but we need to develop her sound better.
 * Ava still struggles with identifying the pitch names and remembering her fingerings as well as achieving consistent sound.


 * What to do**
 * I would like both of them to return to line 7 and use the strategies we discussed to improve tone and reading skills


 * Looking Ahead**
 * Applying articulation to the air stream

Clarinets/Alto Saxophone
All students
 * What we did (Soren AB)**
 * Working to meet performance targets for line Line 16, 17 and 23
 * Continued developing performance targets for "Let's Go Band"


 * Delaney** is reading and performing well. His outstanding level will be reached with attention to establishing a more controlled air stream which will a more mature tone, facility and articulation.


 * Gwyneth** has shown much improvement over last week when we discovered her teeth were on the reed. This is habit she will need to always be conscious as she works to break it. She is learning how to coordinate air and embouchure in the right way and is reading music at a good level. I would like her to pay attention to keeping her hand more relaxed and close to the keys. She is developing well.


 * Antonio** is doing well even though he is a little behind. Today, we were able to work on his music reading skills and develop a better embouchure. However, he is going to have to be dedicated to firming the muscles in his embouchure so the air can work efficiently. I see good things coming from Antonio if he is willing to work consistently.


 * What to do**
 * Clarinets meet performance targets for lines 17, 23, 25 and "Let's Go Band"
 * Antonio should be working to meet performance targets on line 7


 * Looking Ahead**
 * Begin All-City Music

Percussion
 * What we did**
 * Assessed performance targets for Haskell-Harr Lesson 6; Coordinated the Bass Drum notes with the Snare Drum.
 * Michael has good time and comprehends the material very well.
 * I would like to see a more controlled rebound on his stroke that is only 3" in height right now. The rebound averages 6" so I would like to see a more snappy bounce and keep his grip consistently firm.
 * Discussed and played through Haskell-Harr Lesson 7 (eighth notes)
 * Counting, clapping, performing various eighth note rhythm patterns
 * Discussed how to perform and read the rudiment: Flam
 * What to do**
 * Dedicate time to developing a really clean stroke (see notes)
 * Meet performance targets for Haskell-Harr Lesson 7
 * Apply to flam rudiment to Haskell-Harr Lesson 6


 * Looking Ahead**
 * Haskell-Harr lesson 7
 * more rudiments