Feb.+10,+2015

 Trumpets (Gavin and Haiden no instrument)

 * What we did**
 * Assessed Performance Targets for Line 16; Taliya and Alex are close but need different points of focus
 * Taliya - We discussed strategies how to develop a firmer embouchure at the corners and how to support the air stream better. She had success today but not consistent.
 * Alex - Pinching at the aperture and supporting from the upper chest; needs to relax his embouchure, blow from the diaphragm so he doesn't have to squeeze so hard.
 * Both are approaching articulation by spitting at the notes and not blowing through.
 * Developed Performance Targets for line 17


 * What to do**
 * Meet performance targets for line 16 and 17


 * Looking Ahead**
 * Meet Performance Goals on line 23, 25 and begin "Let's Go Band" and other All-City Music


 * Notes**
 * I am very concerned with the slow progress of this group. It has to do with a great lack of preparation.
 * Is this correlated to their academics?

 Trombones (All present;Caleb No Book)

 * What we did**
 * Assessed Performance Targets for Line 7
 * Caleb did ok. Still needs much more support for a fuller tone; practice to develop muscle memory stabilizing the pitch center
 * Malakee still struggles with the concept of centering the pitch; he is not using the strategies we discuss in lessons to improve; Although he may be working at home, he is not establishing and working toward improving sound and reading the music.
 * Developed performance targets for line 17 and 23


 * What to do**
 * Stefan meet performance goals from 34 and 39; He can continue as far as he understands
 * Stefan is a very mature player for 5th grade; I would still like to engrain a more relaxed style of playing for him.
 * Malakee and Caleb: Meet performance goals from 16, 17, 23 and LGB


 * Looking Ahead**
 * Eighth note rhythms


 * Notes**
 * Caleb and Malakee are capable players but their progress is slow.
 * Caleb cannot practice from the book because he still does not own one.
 * Malakee needs to be more focused on setting and meeting his goals.

** Percussion (Sierra Ab; All others present with instrument) **

 * What we did**
 * Assessed performance targets for lines 16 and 17
 * Concepts of reading are not being practiced at home; Marvin shows the most promise, Shane is showing some but Isaiah leaves his instrument at school so little to no progress is being made


 * What to do**
 * Clap and Count rhythms for lesson 6 and 7
 * Begin to establish single bounce stroke on same lessons
 * Meet performance targets for line 17 and 23 on Bells


 * Looking Ahead**
 * Reading and playing Snare/Bass parts using Haskell-Harr
 * Flam rudiments
 * Buzz stroke


 * Notes**
 * Slow progress from students; lack of preparation for lessons
 * Isaiah has not had his instrument in school for quite some time. He also has a lack of focus when in class. Quite concerned