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HS week of 11/24/2008

Posted by lsabol on November 24th, 2008 under High School Assignments  •  Comments Off

Orchestra:

working on organizing activities for fundraisers
working and discussing what needs to be accomplished with the music for the concert
working on key signatures and accidentals

String Technique:

working on sound story assignments
working on string quartets to complete

MS Week of 11/24/2008

Posted by lsabol on November 24th, 2008 under Middle School Assignments  •  Comments Off

working on finishing “What do I know in with my music symbols” papers
working on key signatures
discussing outlook for week after Thanksgiving

Elementary Week of 11/24/2008

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Beginners:

working on bowing on D & A strings
working on notes on D and A with the bow and fingers
learning holiday song – Jolly Old St. Nicholas and reviewing Jingle Bells

Intermediate:

Working on holiday music for concert
working on problem areas and counting

Gianni\’s Fundraiser Delivery/Pick-Up

Posted by lsabol on November 18th, 2008 under Notable News  •  Comments Off

Title: Gianni\’s Fundraiser Delivery/Pick-Up
Location: HS Auditorium Lobby
Description: Cookie/Pizza/Pretzel/ Cheesecake Sale
Start Time: 3:00
Date: 2008-11-21
End Time: 5:00

HS Assignments Week of November 17, 2008

Posted by lsabol on November 17th, 2008 under High School Assignments  •  Comments Off

Orchestra
- Work on Taping the music for the Winter concert – to polish the pieces for the upcoming performance
- discussion on themes from Polar Express
String Technique
- taping of music compositions
- terms – discussion of language terms for music
-work on sound stories and incorporating sound effects through music

Middle School Assignments Week of November 17, 2008

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- working on Grinch and Bells of Christmas – to fix problem spots and work on entrances and endings
- working on key signatures and finger placement
- Review of music terms in music
Beginner Group – Rhythms, notes on the D, A, and G strings
- Using the bow and playing eighth notes

Elementary Assignments Week of November 17, 2008

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Beginners
- working on bowing and playing notes on the D and A string
-learn some rhythms with notes and the G string
- Jolly Old St Nick Song
Intermediate
- working on Holiday Songs for the concert