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HS Assignments for week of December 8th, 2008

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Orchestra

Working on correcting problem spots in the music
intonation, dynamics, and bowings
Final run throughs this week to polish music
String Quartet – preparing for Saturdays performance

String Technique

Benchmark Testing on Bowing Etudes
Working up solo pieces for performances next week
preparing sound stories for performances

Middle School Assignments for Week of December 8th, 2008

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Working on Correcting problem spots in the songs
Make sure to pay attention to key signatures
watch out for rests – do not hang over into the rests when playing
dynamic contrasts
Rhythmic steadiness in the music – make sure to count each note fully

Elementary Assignments for Week of December 8th, 2008

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Elementary –
Beginners

working in the books on pages 18 & 19 – bowing and notes on the D & A Strings
New Rhythm – Pepperoni Pizza – 4 eighth notes and 2 quarter notes
Making sure we know our notes on the D and A strings
Jolly Old St. Nicholas, Good King Wenceslas, and Jingle Bells Holiday Songs [...]

Week at a glance for the Orchestra Program and assignments 12/2/2008

Posted by lsabol on December 2nd, 2008 under Notable News  •  Comments Off

Elementary

Working on bowing on D and A strings
Holiday Songs – Jolly Old St. Nick and Good King Wenceslas
Bow Use and Refresher on Posture
Intermdiate Students – Working on Holiday Music and getting ready for the concert
Reminder – 5th Grade Intermediate Students – Rehearsal on December 12th at the HS from 5-6:30 p.m.

Middle School

Video Taping of rehearsal [...]