Weekly Update (11/2- 11/6)
This is your weekly MUSIC DEPARTMENT update!
Hello Folks!
Congratulations on your MPA Performance! We earned an Overall Superior Rating at MPA!
(You can find Judge Tapes HERE)
HOWEVER, we're not done!
We still have State FFCC to prepare for!
As well as various Christmas Performances!
So let's keep the momentum moving forward!
Good News!
Our remaining four Marching Rehearsals will end at 6:30pm instead of 7pm. Cheers!
Weekly Walkthrough 🧩
Monday, Mr. Moore was out because once again, he is quite sick. 🤧 Let's all make sure we are washing our hands and using hand sanitizer when we can.
Tuesday, we also have an After School Rehearsal from 4pm to 6:30pm.
Wednesday, there are no activities scheduled.
Thursday, we have an After School Rehearsal from 4pm to 6:30pm.
Friday, there are no activities scheduled.
Percussion Class Weekly Plan 🥁
Day of Week | Plan |
Monday | IPT |
Tuesday | IPT |
Wednesday | Nightmare Before Christmas with Mr. Moore |
Thursday | A Cumbia Christmas with Mr. Moore |
Friday | Play Tests/ IPT/ MMS |
Definitions
IPT= Individual Practice Time- Percussionists are expected to work diligently on learning their music, prioritizing the section of music Mr. Moore will work that week FIRST, the section of music being tested next SECOND, and whatever the player knows they are struggling with THIRD. (IPT can be used freely for Percussion Ensemble music OR Concert music, but NOT Jazz Band music).
Floor Time- Percussionists are expected to work out rhythms with their drum sticks while sitting in a Drum Circle on the Floor. Care must be taken to ensure accuracy of rhythm AND that all players are playing (and moving their body) together at the same time.
MMS/CMS= Marching Music Sectionals/ Concert Music Sectionals- Percussionists are expected to work diligently on their Music specifically. Sectionals may be self- led or be led by Mr. Moore or a member of leadership. If a percussionist isn't being worked with directly, they should be productive in working through another piece of their music.
Countdowns ⏳
October/ November at- a- glance
Events:
Winterguard Interest Meeting– November 2nd- 6:00pm
Band Booster Meeting– November 9th- 6:30pm
Winterguard Clinics– November 16th- 3:00pm- 4:30pm
Winterguard Clinics– November 17th- 3:00pm- 4:30pm
Winterguard Clinics– November 18th- 3:00pm- 4:30pm
Winterguard Clinics– November 19th- 3:00pm- 4:30pm
Winterguard Tryouts– November 20th- 5:00pm
Rehearsals:
After School Rehearsal– November 3rd- 4:00pm- 6:30pm
After School Rehearsal– November 5th- 4:00pm- 6:30pm
After School Rehearsal– November 10th- 4:00pm- 6:30pm
After School Rehearsal– November 12th- 4:00pm- 6:30pm
Wind Ensemble Rehearsal– November 19th- 4:00pm- 6:00pm
Performances:
Playoff Game (Likely) – November 13th- 4:00pm Call Time
STATE FFCC Outdoor Championship (Itinerary)– November 14th- Call Time 4:00am
Playoff Game (Likely) – November 20th- 4:00pm Call Time
Upcoming Play Test Calendar 📆
Heads Up:
All Tests are Pass/Fail. Binder Checks are 100pts, Scales Tests are 150pts, Play Tests are 200pts.
Tests generally happen on Mondays and Fridays, with tests primarily happening on Fridays during Marching Season.
Binder Checks/ Flip Book Checks may not be made up.
Play tests on music may be made up until the next after-school rehearsal for that band. Percussionists may make up play tests until the next play test on the same weekday (e.g., a Friday test can be made up until the next Friday play test).
Scale Tests can be made up until the end of the Quarter.
Captains can no longer do make ups. All Make Ups go to Mr. Moore. Request a time to make up something by EMAILING HIM. Please only do a Make Up when you are prepared to pass.
NEW: Please note that this calendar is subject to change if needed.
Click a Date to Expand:
Friday, October 30th
2nd Period Wind Ensemble- Full Show w/ Step Offs (Double Weight) and Check Patterns: Triplet Variations 5 & 6 (four in a measure) while Marking Time, "Snap Crackle Popping," and Counting Aloud w/ Metronome (80 bpm)
3rd Period Symphonic Band- Full Show w/ Step Offs (Double Weight) and Check Patterns: Triplet Variations 5 & 6 (four in a measure) while Marking Time, "Snap Crackle Popping," and Counting Aloud w/ Metronome (80 bpm)
6th Period Percussion- Full Show w/ Step Offs (Double Weight) and Check Patterns: Triplet Variations 5 & 6 (four in a measure) while Marking Time, "Snap Crackle Popping," and Counting Aloud w/ Metronome (80 bpm)
Friday, November 6th
2nd Period Wind Ensemble- The Nightmare Before Christmas 103- END AND I Came, I Saw, I Sleighed meas 1- 70
3rd Period Symphonic Band- A Cumbia Christmas meas 1- 43 AND Christmas Vacation meas 1-41
6th Period Percussion- The Nightmare Before Christmas meas 1-70 AND A Cumbia Christmas meas 1-55
7th Period Jazz Ensemble- Christmas the Joy & Spirit "Jingle Bells" meas 9-48 w/ Repeat AND Christmas Time is Here 53- END (No Repeats)
Friday, November 13th
2nd Period Wind Ensemble- Fireside Christmas meas 1-117 AND The Nightmare Before Christmas 1-103
3rd Period Symphonic Band- Christmas Vacation meas 41-75 AND Welcome Christmas meas 1-21
6th Period Percussion- The Nightmare Before Christmas meas 70-130 AND Welcome Christmas meas 1-END AND I Came, I Saw, I Sleighed meas 1-54
7th Period Jazz Ensemble- Christmas Time is Here meas 1-69 AND Give it a Rest Gentlemen meas 1-48 AND Ho, Ho, Ho, (Who Wouldn't Go?) meas1-42
Friday, November 20th
2nd Period Wind Ensemble- I Came, I Saw, I Sleighed meas 70- END AND Fireside Christmas 117- 214
3rd Period Symphonic Band- Welcome Christmas 21-END AND A Cumbia Christmas meas 43- 71
6th Period Percussion- The Nightmare Before Christmas meas 70-130 AND Welcome Christmas meas 1-END
7th Period Jazz Ensemble- Christmas the Joy & Spirit "Away in a Manger" meas 1-17 AND Christmas the Joy & Spirit "Westminster Carol" meas 1- 20 AND Christmas the Joy & Spirit "Deck the Halls" meas 1-13
Friday, December 4th
2nd Period Wind Ensemble- Fireside Christmas 214- END AND A Christmas Festival meas 1-83
3rd Period Symphonic Band- A Cumbia Christmas meas 71- END AND A Christmas Festival meas 1-83
6th Period Percussion- A Cumbia Christmas meas 55- 86 AND The Nightmare Before Christmas meas 130- END AND I Came, I Saw, I Sleighed meas 54-END
7th Period Jazz Ensemble- Give it a Rest Gentlemen meas 69-END AND O Little Town of Bethlehem 95- END AND Christmas Time is Here 69- END
Friday, December 11th
2nd Period Wind Ensemble- A Christmas Festival meas 83-END
3rd Period Symphonic Band- A Christmas Festival meas 83- END
6th Period Percussion- The Nightmare Before Christmas meas 1- END AND I Came, I Saw, I Sleighed meas 1- END
7th Period Jazz Ensemble- Christmas the Joy & Spirit "Silent Night" meas 1-END, Christmas the Joy & Spirit "Adeste Fidelis" meas 9-33
Things to Note 🎵:
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(Due by 11:59pm on Tuesday)
Birthday Announcements!
By the way, I base birthday announcements on what I can see on the Band App, so if you would like to be recognized for your birthday on the weekly announcements, please make sure your Birthday is set to PUBLIC on the Band App.
According to Band App, there are no birthdays this week... 😔
Let's have a great week everyone!
And GOOOOOO WILDCATS!
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