Oct.+22,+2014

Trumpets and Trombones

 * What we did**
 * Mouthpiece/Headjoint sounds or Bell set-up and grip of mallets
 * Playing a sustained sound for a whole note (or 4 quarter notes for mallets) 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

** Percussion **

 * What we did**
 * Review Bell set-up, grip of mallets and bounce stroke
 * Review of Treble Clef pitches and quarter note/rest rhythms
 * Reading and performing line 1, 2 in the //Standard of Excellence//


 * What to do**
 * Review lines 1,2, and 4
 * Apply concepts to line 5,6,7 to achieve:
 * Play correct pitches
 * Establish consistent steady tempo
 * Establish consistent proper posture