Weekly Update (1/5- 1/10)
- Mr. Myles Moore
- Jan 3
- 8 min read
This is your weekly MUSIC DEPARTMENT update!
Hello Folks!
Welcome Back!
You may notice that the weekly update has some new sections to it. Check them out! (Actually, please do because you're being quizzed on that information!)
I'm making it a goal to create strong structure for our band moving into MPA season. It'll be necessary because things will get pretty busy pretty quickly. In fact, there is something going on EVERY WEEKDAY in the month of February (for example), and that's mostly because both Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble have to perform at the same MPA this year.
On that note, it'll be crucial that everyone is globally aware of the things going on each week and that everyone does what is necessary to be here and to be prepared. We're all relying on one another!!
Weekly Walkthrough 🧩
Monday, although it is a Planning Day, Winterguard has practice from 1:30pm to 5pm. Mr. Moore will be in office from around 10am to 3pm for those who would like to drop off their instrument.
Tuesday, students return to school! There is Symphonic Band Rehearsal from 4pm to 6pm. PERCUSSION IS EXCUSED FROM THIS REHEARSAL, but should plan to attend Symphonic Band Rehearsals moving forward.
Wednesday, Winterguard has practice from 3pm to 5pm.
Thursday, there is Wind Ensemble Rehearsal from 4pm to 6pm. PERCUSSION IS EXCUSED FROM THIS REHEARSAL, but should plan to attend Wind Ensemble Rehearsals moving forward.
Friday, there is Jazz Ensemble Rehearsal from the start of Jazz Class at 1:40pm to 4pm.
Saturday, Winterguard has practice from 9am to 3:30pm
Percussion Class Weekly Plan 🥁
Day of Week | Plan |
Monday | No School |
Tuesday | Music Distribution/ IPT |
Wednesday | Spiraling with Mr. Moore (meas 1- 35); Wound Up with David (Floor Time) |
Thursday | Wound Up with Mr. Moore (meas 1-47); Spiraling with Jacob L. (Floor Time) |
Friday | Binder Check; Spiraling with Mr. Moore (meas 35-47); Wound Up with David (Floor Time) |
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.
CMS= Concert Music Sectionals- Percussionists are expected to work diligently on their Concert 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 Concert Music OR their Percussion Ensemble Music.
Countdowns ⏳
January/ February at- a- glance 🔎
Events:
Band Booster Meeting– January 12th- 6:30pm
FMEA Convention (Mr. Moore is gone)– January 14th- 17th
Slice the Price Fundraiser Begins! – January 14th- February 13rd
Band Booster Meeting– February 9th- 6:30pm
HS Travels to Support BCMS– March 6th- Call Time TBA
Rehearsals:
Winterguard Practice – January 5th- 1:30pm- 5:00pm
Symphonic Band Rehearsal – January 6th- 4:00pm- 6:00pm
Winterguard Practice – January 7th- 3:00pm- 5:00pm
Wind Ensemble Rehearsal – January 8th- 4:00pm- 6:00pm
Jazz Ensemble Rehearsal – January 9th- 1:40pm- 4:00pm
Winterguard Practice – January 10th- 9:00am- 3:30pm
Winterguard Practice – January 12th- 3:00pm- 5:00pm
Symphonic Band Rehearsal – January 13th- 4:00pm- 6:00pm
Winterguard Practice – January 14th- 3:00pm- 5:00pm
Winterguard Practice – January 16th- 3:00pm- 5:00pm
Symphonic Band Rehearsal – January 20th- 3:00pm- 5:00pm
Winterguard Practice – January 21st- 3:00pm- 5:00pm
Wind Ensemble Rehearsal – January 22nd- 4:00pm- 6:00pm
Jazz Ensemble Rehearsal – January 23rd- 1:40pm- 4:00pm
Winterguard Practice – January 26th- 3:00pm- 5:00pm
NFHB Rehearsal – January 27th- 5:30pm- 8:30pm
Winterguard Practice – January 28th- 3:00pm- 5:00pm
NFHB Rehearsal – January 29th- 1:00pm- 5:00pm
Winterguard Practice – February 2nd- 3:00pm- 5:00pm
Winterguard Practice – February 4th- 3:00pm- 5:00pm
Wind Ensemble Rehearsal – February 5th- 4:00pm- 6:00pm
Jazz Ensemble Rehearsal – February 6th- 1:40pm- 4:00pm
Concert Band Camp – February 7th- 10:00am- 3:00pm
Winterguard Practice – February 9th- 3:00pm- 5:00pm
Jazz Ensemble Dress Rehearsal – February 10th- 1:40pm- 4:00pm
Winterguard Practice – February 11th- 3:00pm- 5:00pm
Winterguard Practice – February 13th- 3:00pm- 5:00pm
Winterguard Practice – February 18th- 3:00pm- 5:00pm
Wind Ensemble Rehearsal – February 19th- 4:00pm- 6:00pm
Winterguard Practice – February 20th- 3:00pm- 5:00pm
Winterguard Practice – February 23rd- 3:00pm- 5:00pm
Symphonic Band Rehearsal– February 23rd- 5:00pm- 7:00pm
Winterguard Practice – February 25th- 3:00pm- 5:00pm
Wind Ensemble Rehearsal – February 26th- 4:00pm- 6:00pm
Winterguard Practice – February 27th- 3:00pm- 5:00pm
Performances:
Basketball Pep Band – January 16th- 4:00pm Call Time
Winterguard: Regional Premiere – January 17th
Basketball Pep Band – January 20th- 5:00pm Call Time
NFHB Concert – January 30th- 7:00pm
Solo & Ensemble/ Jazz Pre MPA Concert – February 3rd- 4:00pm Call Time
JAZZ MUSIC PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT– February 12th- Call Time TBA
SOLO AND ENSEMBLE MUSIC PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT– February 12th- Call Time TBA
Winterguard: Flagler Palm Coast HS– February 14th
UNF WIND BAND WORKSHOP (Wind Ensemble)– February 17th- Call Time TBA
Winterguard: Plant City HS – February 21st
BCHS/ BCMS Pre MPA Concert (Wind Ensemble & Symphonic)– February 24th- 4:00pm Call Time
Winterguard: Ridgeview HS – February 28th
CONCERT MUSIC PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT– March 7th- Call Time TBA
Upcoming Play Test Calendar 📆
Heads Up:
All Tests are Pass/Fail. Binder Checks are 100pts, Scales Tests are 150pts, Play Tests are 200pts.
Tests happen on Mondays and Fridays.
Binder Checks may not be made up.
Play tests on MPA 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.
Friday, January 9th
3rd Period Wind Ensemble- Binder Check (Must Contain All Distributed Music, All Measures Numbered, Hole- Punched --or in Sheet Protectors-- and Neatly Organized in a One Inch, Black Binder)
4th Period Symphonic-Binder Check (Must Contain All Distributed Music, All Measures Numbered, Hole- Punched --or in Sheet Protectors-- and Neatly Organized in a One Inch, Black Binder)
6th Period Percussion-Binder Check (Must Contain All Distributed Music, All Measures Numbered, Hole- Punched --or in Sheet Protectors-- and Neatly Organized in a One Inch, Black Binder)
7th Period Jazz Ensemble- Binder Check (Must Contain All Distributed Music, All Measures Numbered, Hole- Punched --or in Sheet Protectors-- and Neatly Organized in a One Inch, Black Binder)
Monday, January 12th
3rd Period Wind Ensemble- Men of Ohio {Picc, Fl, Ob, Cls meas 71-END (with repeat)}; {BCl, Bsn, TSx, Tbn, Bar meas pickup to 5- 22 (with repeat)}; {ASx, Hrn, Tba meas 22- 39 (with repeat)}; Metronome 130bpm (Notes, Rhythms, Articulation, Dynamics) [All w/ Mr. Moore]
4th Period Symphonic- Chester Variations Rhythm Rap Metronome 138bpm (Rhythmic Accuracy) [WW's with James, BR with Mr. Moore]; Chester Variations meas 20-61 Metronome 138bpm (Notes, Rhythms, Articulation, Dynamics) [WW's with Mr. Moore, BR with Jacob B]
6th Period Percussion- (None)
7th Period Jazz Ensemble- Escola De Samba, 127- END w/ Metronome- Notes, Rhythms, Style (Articulation), Consistency of Groove (Drumset expected to listen to recordings/ utilize Drum School App and construct a logical drum groove instead of directly interpreting sheet music)-- (Saxophones w/ Mr. Moore, Trumpets w/ Madison, Trombones w/ Jacob L, Rhythm w/ Jacob B.)
Monday, January 19th
3rd Period Wind Ensemble- Concert C Minor and C Major Scales (2 Octaves where Applicable) [w/ Jacob B], Chanteys meas 137- 172 w/ Metronome 120bpm (Notes, Rhythms, Articulation, Dynamics) [Picc, Fl, Ob, Cls, ASx, Tpts AND BCl, Bsn, Tba w/ Mr. Moore; TSx, Hrn, Tbn, Bar w/ Jacob B]
4th Period Symphonic- As Twilight Falls meas 1-27 Metronome 138bpm (Notes, Rhythms, Articulation, Dynamics) [WW's with Mr. Moore, BR with Jacob B]
6th Period Percussion- Spiraling Light meas 113- END w/ Metronome *various* bpm (Notes, Rhythms, Phrasing, Dynamics) [w/Mr. Moore]; All Wound Up meas (TBA) w/ Metronome 160bpm (Notes, Rhythms, Phrasing, Dynamics) [w/Mr. Moore]
7th Period Jazz Ensemble- Stompin' at the Savoy, 1- 48 w/ Metronome- Notes, Rhythms, Style (Articulation), Consistency of Groove (Drumset expected to listen to recordings/ utilize Drum School App and construct a logical drum groove instead of directly interpreting sheet music)-- (Saxophones w/ James, Trumpets w/ Madison, Trombones w/ Jacob B., Rhythm w/ Mr. Moore)
Friday, January 23rd
3rd Period Wind Ensemble- Ammerland meas 31- END w/ Metronome 72bpm (Notes, Rhythms, Phrasing, Dynamics) (TSx, Tpt, Hrn, Euph w/ Mr. Moore; Fl, Ob, Cl1 w/ Mr. Moore; All Others w/ Jacob B)
4th Period Symphonic- For Liberty We Stand meas 58-END Metronome 128bpm (Notes, Rhythms, Articulation, Dynamics) [BR's with Mr. Moore, WW with Jacob B]
6th Period Percussion- Spiraling Light meas 1- 113 w/ Metronome 132bpm (Notes, Rhythms, Phrasing, Dynamics) [w/Mr. Moore]; All Wound Up meas 1- 47 w/ Metronome 160bpm (Notes, Rhythms, Phrasing, Dynamics) [w/Mr. Moore]
7th Period Jazz Ensemble- Binder Check (Must Contain All Distributed Music, Hole- Punched --or in Sheet Protectors-- and Neatly Organized in a One Inch, Black Binder)
Monday, January 26th
3rd Period Wind Ensemble- Concert G Minor and G Major Scales (2 Octaves where Applicable), Chanteys meas 137- 172 w/ Metronome 120bpm (Notes, Rhythms, Articulation, Dynamics) [Picc, Fl, Ob, Cls, ASx, Tpts AND BCl, Bsn, Tba w/ Mr. Moore; TSx, Hrn, Tbn, Bar w/ Jacob B]
4th Period Symphonic- Chester Variations meas 61-102 Metronome 138bpm (Notes, Rhythms, Articulation, Dynamics) [WW's with Mr. Moore, BR with Jacob B]
6th Period Percussion- Chanteys meas 137- END w/ Metronome 120bpm (Notes, Rhythms, Articulation, Dynamics) [w/ Mr. Moore]; Chester Variations Rhythm Rap Metronome 138bpm (Rhythmic Accuracy) [w/ Mr. Moore]; Chester Variations meas 20-END Metronome 138bpm (Notes, Rhythms, Articulation, Dynamics) [WW's with Mr. Moore, BR with Jacob B]
7th Period Jazz Ensemble- Along Came Betty 22- 37 AND 90- END w/ Metronome- Notes, Rhythms, Style (Articulation), Consistency of Groove (Drumset expected to listen to recordings/ utilize Drum School App and construct a logical drum groove instead of directly interpreting sheet music)-- (Saxophones w/ James, Trumpets w/ Madison, Trombones AND Rhythm w/ Mr. Moore)
Things to Note 🎵:
Concert Band Camp
Concert Band Camp will be on February 7th from 10am to 3pm. This is for both ensembles, so please plan accordingly to be there. More details will become available as we get closer!
Solo and Ensemble Intent
If you haven't already, please fill out this Solo and Ensemble Intent form. I need this information by January 8th so I can register us for Solo and Ensemble without collecting a late fee.
Weekly Update Quizzes
New! Each Week there will be a Weekly Update Quiz due by 11:59pm on the Monday of that Week for a grade. They are only 10 questions and can be easily answered by reading the weekly update carefully. You only get ONE attempt and it cannot be made up, so make it count!
(As a reminder, these are due by 11:59pm on Mondays).
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. To do this: Go to our Band App> Settings (Cog on Top Right)> Set Profile> Show My Birthday> Anyone)
According to Band App, this week we had one birthday over break, and we have one birthday this week!
Happy Birthday to Bailey Godbold (12/26) and Percussion Director Ms. CeCe Snyder (1/9)!
Let's have a great week everyone!
And GOOOOOO WILDCATS!
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