Weekly Update (2/16- 2/21)
- Mr. Myles Moore
- 22 hours ago
- 5 min read
This is your weekly MUSIC DEPARTMENT update!
Hello Folks!
Wow! What a crazy and awesome week we enjoyed last week! Congratulations to the BCHS Jazz Ensemble and to all of the Solos and Ensembles for their respective performances at Jazz MPA and S&E MPA!! Also, congratulations to the Wildcat Winterguard for a 15 point jump at Flagler Palm Coast HS!
So now what?
Well, Jazz Ensemble will be getting new music on Tuesday to begin to prepare for the Prism Concert. We are also preparing for State, which will hopefully be on 3/17.
If you performed in a Solo or Ensemble that earned a Superior Rating AND was a Grade 5 or Higher, than you may sign up to take that piece to State by sending me an email. If you are in Percussion Ensemble 1, you are automatically going to State. If you are in an ensemble, everyone needs to shoot me an email so I know everyone wants to go.
Just like with regular Solo and Ensemble prep, the responsibility of preparation falls on those students BUT soloists and ensembles can sign up to work with me in 30 minute intervals starting next week.
For everyone else, we're now focusing our attention on Concert MPA (Yay!)! We actually have Concert Pre MPA next Tuesday, where both the Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band are performing, as well as the BCMS Symphonic and Concert Bands. We have a lot to accomplish, but I know we can overcome it all together!
Weekly Walkthrough 🧩
Monday, It's President's Day! We have no school.
Tuesday, we have Symphonic Band Rehearsal from 4:00pm to 6:00pm.
Wednesday, Winterguard rehearses from 3pm to 5pm.
Thursday, we have Wind Ensemble Rehearsal from 4pm to 6pm.
Friday, Winterguard rehearses from 3pm to 5pm.
Saturday, Winterguard performs at Plant City HS! Please wish them luck!
Percussion Class Weekly Plan 🥁
Day of Week | Plan |
Monday | No School |
Tuesday | CMS (As Twilight Falls and Chester Variations) |
Wednesday | As Twilight Falls and Chester Variations w/ Mr. Moore |
Thursday | CMS (Chanteys and Men of Ohio w/ Jacob B) |
Friday | Chanteys and Men of Ohio w/ Mr. Moore |
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 ⏳
February at- a- glance 🔎
Events:
HS Travels to Support BCMS– March 6th- Call Time TBA
Rehearsals:
Symphonic Band Rehearsal– February 17th- 4:00pm- 6:00pm
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:
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 (Link to Itinerary)– 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.
Monday, February 9th
All Classes- Binder Check (Must Contain All Distributed Music IN ORDER, Labeled following the Music Labeling Assignment Guidelines, Hole- Punched --or in Sheet Protectors-- and Neatly Organized in a One Inch, Black Binder)
Friday, February 20th
Tests withheld this week.
Monday, February 23rd
All Classes- Binder Check (Must Contain All Distributed Music IN ORDER, Labeled following the Music Labeling Assignment Guidelines, Hole- Punched --or in Sheet Protectors-- and Neatly Organized in a One Inch, Black Binder)
Friday, February 27th
3rd Period Wind Ensemble- TBA
4th Period Symphonic- TBA
6th Period Percussion- TBA
7th Period Jazz Ensemble- TBA
Things to Note 🎵:
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!
FSU Summer Music Camps
Registration for FSU Summer Music Camps is OPEN!
The boosters will be offering a scholarship of $150 towards your cost of any summer music camp for one high school student and $100 for one middle school student.
You must submit an application to apply for this scholarship and you must show proof that you are registered to attend a camp when applying.
Leadership 26-27
For those of you interested in Leadership, you’ll need to purchase your own copy of the paperback version of the book Seven Habits for Highly Effective Teens by Sean Covey. We’ll be reading this book together starting in March.
Please be careful not to purchase Seven Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey.
(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, there are three birthdays this week!
Happy Birthday to Benjamin Garcia (2/19), Sidnee Ragsdale (2/20), and Megan Curry (2/21)!
Let's have a great week everyone!
And GOOOOOO WILDCATS!
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