Nazareth Area Strings » Middle School Assignments http://www.nastrings.org Home of the Nazareth Area String Orchestra Program Thu, 02 Feb 2012 21:25:50 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 2006-2009 lsabol@nastrings.org (Laura Sabol) lsabol@nastrings.org (Laura Sabol) 1440 http://www.nastrings.org/img/bravura_podcast_rss.png Nazareth Area Strings http://www.nastrings.org 144 144 Home of the Nazareth Area String Orchestra Program Laura Sabol Laura Sabol lsabol@nastrings.org no no MS Assignments for 1st week of Feb. and week of Feb. 6th http://www.nastrings.org/2012/02/02/ms-assignments-for-1st-week-of-feb-and-week-of-feb-6th/ http://www.nastrings.org/2012/02/02/ms-assignments-for-1st-week-of-feb-and-week-of-feb-6th/#comments Thu, 02 Feb 2012 21:23:16 +0000 lsabol http://www.nastrings.org/?p=1492 Students are doing an outstanding job of learning their spring music.  All of their hard work on Key Signatures in the beginning part of the year, has paid off with helping them with their music.  We are currently working on rhythm in class along with learning music.

- Songs working on:  Pirates of the Caribbean, Final Countdown, Medieval Wars

- Beginning next week:  Star Wars

- Working on Rhythm – Counting, how to break down rhythms in measures, etc.

- New lesson schedule will be given out on Friday

- Spring Trip letters were handed out – please ask your child about the letter/ trip – in need of chaperones for trip and an upcoming dance planned in April

]]> http://www.nastrings.org/2012/02/02/ms-assignments-for-1st-week-of-feb-and-week-of-feb-6th/feed/ 0 MS – Weeks of 1/16/2011 & 1/23/2011 http://www.nastrings.org/2012/01/18/ms-weeks-of-1162011-1232011/ http://www.nastrings.org/2012/01/18/ms-weeks-of-1162011-1232011/#comments Wed, 18 Jan 2012 19:49:57 +0000 lsabol http://www.nastrings.org/?p=1478
  • working on learning skills of rhythms and bowing techniques in our Spring concert music
  • students are working on scales and will be tested the week of 1/23/2011
  • All students should have the Essential Technique book for strings – Book 3 of Essential Elements 2000 Series for their instrument for lessons.

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    ]]>     http://www.nastrings.org/2012/01/18/ms-weeks-of-1162011-1232011/feed/ 0     January Outlook for MS/ HS Orchestras http://www.nastrings.org/2011/12/22/january-outlook-for-ms-hs-orchestras/ http://www.nastrings.org/2011/12/22/january-outlook-for-ms-hs-orchestras/#comments Thu, 22 Dec 2011 15:51:00 +0000 lsabol http://www.nastrings.org/?p=1466 Ms – Students will be working on New Spring Music, working with the IPods to work on tuning instruments and counting skills, working on shifting

    HS – Completing compositions, record music, and put projects together in Movie Maker.  Students will begin working on Spring music and also continue to work on techniques skills.

    ]]>     http://www.nastrings.org/2011/12/22/january-outlook-for-ms-hs-orchestras/feed/ 0     MS Weeks of Dec. 14 through Dec. 23 http://www.nastrings.org/2011/12/14/ms-weeks-of-dec-14-through-dec-23/ http://www.nastrings.org/2011/12/14/ms-weeks-of-dec-14-through-dec-23/#comments Wed, 14 Dec 2011 18:28:39 +0000 lsabol http://www.nastrings.org/?p=1455
  • Working on how to fix ensemble sounds
  • becoming a better musician
  • sight reading new music
    • ]]>     http://www.nastrings.org/2011/12/14/ms-weeks-of-dec-14-through-dec-23/feed/ 0     Congratulations to all the Orchestras on a Wonderful Performance Tuesday Evening http://www.nastrings.org/2011/12/14/congratulations-to-all-the-orchestras-on-a-wonderful-performance-tuesday-evening/ http://www.nastrings.org/2011/12/14/congratulations-to-all-the-orchestras-on-a-wonderful-performance-tuesday-evening/#comments Wed, 14 Dec 2011 18:25:46 +0000 lsabol http://www.nastrings.org/?p=1451 All the orchestras did a wonderful job performing last evening, Tuesday, December 13th, for their Winter Concert.  The flow of the evening went well between groups, the small ensembles did well performing without guidance and all of the orchestras did a wonderful job on their music.  Don’t sweat the slight stage fright during the evening performance with one group, because this is and always be a learning experience to get you use to performing in front of others and enjoying being a part of a large ensemble. 

    Have a wonderful Holiday!

    ]]>     http://www.nastrings.org/2011/12/14/congratulations-to-all-the-orchestras-on-a-wonderful-performance-tuesday-evening/feed/ 0     HS/ MS Week of Nov. 28th- Dec. 9th http://www.nastrings.org/2011/11/30/hs-ms-week-of-nov-28th-dec-9th/ http://www.nastrings.org/2011/11/30/hs-ms-week-of-nov-28th-dec-9th/#comments Wed, 30 Nov 2011 19:34:27 +0000 lsabol http://www.nastrings.org/?p=1441 HS/MS orchestras are working on prepping music for the upcoming concert on Dec. 13th

    • fixing rhythm/ intonation issues
    • uniform bowings, articulations, and dynamics
    • working on entrances and cut offs
    • performing as an ensemble
    ]]>     http://www.nastrings.org/2011/11/30/hs-ms-week-of-nov-28th-dec-9th/feed/ 0     Concert Information for NAIS – MS – HS Orchestras – Concert December 13th http://www.nastrings.org/2011/11/17/concert-information-for-nais-ms-hs-orchestras-concert-december-13th/ http://www.nastrings.org/2011/11/17/concert-information-for-nais-ms-hs-orchestras-concert-december-13th/#comments Thu, 17 Nov 2011 16:05:24 +0000 lsabol http://www.nastrings.org/?p=1369 Please see the attached sheet for details of the remaining rhearsals and concert information for report times and appropriate dress for the concert…any questions, please contact Mrs. Sabol at lsabol@nazarethasd.org

    Nazareth Orchestra Winter Concert Info

    ]]>     http://www.nastrings.org/2011/11/17/concert-information-for-nais-ms-hs-orchestras-concert-december-13th/feed/ 0     MS – Week of Nov. 14 through Nov. 23 http://www.nastrings.org/2011/11/16/ms-week-of-nov-14-through-nov-23/ http://www.nastrings.org/2011/11/16/ms-week-of-nov-14-through-nov-23/#comments Wed, 16 Nov 2011 16:12:18 +0000 lsabol http://www.nastrings.org/?p=1362
  • Working on fixing intonation and rhythm in songs
  • Begin adding dynamics and checking bowings
  • Test was given on key signatures – reteach and retest done before Thanksgiving for those in need

    • String Ensemble will be performing at Christkindlemarkt on Dec. 1st – parents please look for permission slips coming home for students involved.

    ]]>     http://www.nastrings.org/2011/11/16/ms-week-of-nov-14-through-nov-23/feed/ 0     Last Chance – All Fundraisers ARE DUE NOW!!! http://www.nastrings.org/2011/10/24/last-chance-all-fundraisers-are-due-now/ http://www.nastrings.org/2011/10/24/last-chance-all-fundraisers-are-due-now/#comments Mon, 24 Oct 2011 18:17:31 +0000 lsabol http://www.nastrings.org/?p=1344 Everything must be turned in by Tuesday to Mrs. Sabol – if your Save Around book is not turned in you will be charged for the book – all Gianni’s paperwork and payment is due also – if the order is not turned in by Tuesday, your items will not be ordered.

    Deadlines must be met, because order deadlines are due to the companies!

    ]]>     http://www.nastrings.org/2011/10/24/last-chance-all-fundraisers-are-due-now/feed/ 0     MS Week of 10/24 http://www.nastrings.org/2011/10/24/ms-week-of-1024/ http://www.nastrings.org/2011/10/24/ms-week-of-1024/#comments Mon, 24 Oct 2011 18:13:47 +0000 lsabol http://www.nastrings.org/?p=1340
  • Finish Review chart for Key Signatures – do some scenarios and retake test on Thursday
  • Working on orchetral music – new song Dance of the Tumblers
  • Continue to work on music reading concepts
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