Weekly Update (2/9- 2/14)
- Mr. Myles Moore
- 3 hours ago
- 6 min read
This is your weekly MUSIC DEPARTMENT update!
Hello Folks!
What a wonderful Concert Band Camp we had on Saturday! I think we've grown considerably in a short amount of time! I know that you had to sacrifice some weekend time to participate, but I'm so thankful you did, and I hope you got something good out of the experience! I don't say it enough, but I love you all.
This week is Jazz MPA and Solo and Ensemble MPA! Unfortunately, things DON'T slow down, but it is at least a straightforward week, and not chaotic like last week.
Weekly Walkthrough 🧩
Monday, Winterguard rehearses from 3pm to 5pm. There is also a Band Booster Meeting starting at 6:30pm. PLEASE TELL YOUR PARENTS ABOUT IT AND ASK THEM TO JOIN US!
Tuesday, we have Jazz Ensemble Rehearsal from 1:40pm to 4:00pm.
Wednesday, Winterguard rehearses from 3pm to 5pm.
Thursday, we have Jazz Music Performance Assessment! Please refer to the Jazz MPA Itinerary. You will need to bring your change of clothes to school.
Friday, we have Solo and Ensemble Music Performance Assessment! Please refer to the Solo and Ensemble MPA Itinerary. You will need to bring your change of clothes to school.
Saturday, Winterguard performs at Flagler Palm Coast HS! Please wish them luck!
Percussion Class Weekly Plan 🥁
Day of Week | Plan |
Monday | Spiraling with Mr. Moore/ Wound Up Floor Time |
Tuesday | Wound Up with Mr. Moore/ Spiraling Floor Time |
Wednesday | Both with Mr. Moore/ Perform for one another |
Thursday | No Class/ Jazz MPA |
Friday | No Class/ Solo and Ensemble MPA |
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:
Band Booster Meeting– February 9th- 6:30pm
HS Travels to Support BCMS– March 6th- Call Time TBA
Rehearsals:
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:
JAZZ MUSIC PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT (Link to Itinerary)– February 12th- 12:00pm Call Time
SOLO AND ENSEMBLE MUSIC PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT (Link to Itinerary)– February 13th- Call Time TBA
Winterguard: Flagler Palm Coast HS– February 14th
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
3rd Period Wind Ensemble- TBA
4th Period Symphonic- TBA
6th Period Percussion- TBA
7th Period Jazz Ensemble- TBA
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 🎵:
Solo and Ensemble MPA
Check this out!!
You can sign up for lessons with Mr. Moore in 15 minute time slots HERE. (The available slots have been updated for this week and next week).
These lessons are just with Mr. Moore so you can get some feedback and direction forward with your Solo and Ensemble. Please only sign up for a lesson if you are participating in Solo and Ensemble MPA. Everyone participating in Solo and Ensemble MPA should sign up for at least one slot with me.
Our piano accompanists will be coming on certain days during school to work with students performing at Solo and Ensemble MPA in 15 minute time slots. Please make sure that you are ready to play everything you will need to play for Solo and Ensemble MPA by the time your rehearsal with your accompanist comes around, so that you both can coordinate how your parts go together. These rehearsals are NOT so you can learn your notes and rhythms.
Follow the schedule below to know when you will see your accompanist. I did my best to arrange it so that students playing more difficult selections (grade 4, 5, 6) got more time with the accompanist.
Accompanist: Steve Chapman
Feb 4th & Feb 11th
During 3rd Period- Z. Velazquez, C. Kennedy/ K. Johnson
During 4th Period- J. Ballinger
(Each student will end up seeing accompanist twice)
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 no birthdays this week... 😔
Let's have a great week everyone!
And GOOOOOO WILDCATS!
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