Weekly Update (9/21- 25)
This is your weekly MUSIC DEPARTMENT update!
Hello Folks!
I'm so proud of the All State Students for going and doing their best at the All State Auditions!
And now NFHB Auditions are in less than THREE short weeks!
Have you been practicing?
Last year, BCHS had the most students in the ensemble! Let's all try our best to do it again!
I want us all to succeed, so this means everyone auditioning needs to be ready to put their best foot forward for auditions!
Don't forget about Band Pictures!
Band Pictures are this week! The photographer is only going to be there THAT ONE DAY during school, so please do what you can to be present that day! (Otherwise, there's no evidence you ever existed!)
If you haven't already, you'll want to "git yur hur did an yur makup awn". 💄
Weekly Walkthrough 🧩
Monday, is a PD Day for Teachers! There are no classes for students!
Tuesday, we have a Brass Sectional (student led) from 2:45pm to 3:30pm. We also have After School Rehearsal from 4pm to 7pm.
Wednesday, there are no after school activities scheduled. Solo and Ensemble Piece Selections are due by this day. This is also the last day to turn in FSU Prism Money.
Thursday, we have an After School Rehearsal from 4pm to 7pm.
Friday, we have Band Pictures during school from 2nd period to 4th period. If you are only in 6th period, or if you are not in a Band Class (ie, Colorguard/ Majorette) , let me know (often) so I can get you a pass out of class during one of those periods to come take your picture.
We also have AWAY vs. Godby HS. 3:30pm Call Time (!!!).
Bus Leave Time: Approx 4:30pm (Or AS SOON AS Bus Arrives)
Kickoff: 7:00pm
Attire: Pep Attire (Come to Band Room in Band Shirt, Gym Shorts, Long Black Socks, Band Shoes, and Band Ball Cap)
Concession Stand Volunteer Sign Up: (Away Game)
During Game Student Meals: (Away Game)
Pre Game?: No
Halftime Show?: No
Notes: No Continuity Rehearsal
Percussion Class Weekly Plan 🥁
Day of Week | Plan |
Monday | No School |
Tuesday | Front Ensemble: Movement 3 with Mr. Moore Battery: Movement 2 |
Wednesday | IPT/ MMS |
Thursday | Front Ens: Movement 3 Battery: Movement 2 with Mr. Moore |
Friday | Play Tests/ MMS on Stands Tunes/ Cadences |
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 ⏳
September/ October/ November at- a- glance
Events:
All State Auditions– September 19th
Band Pictures (During School)– September 25th
NFHB Recording Day– October 5th
NFHB Recordings Due– October 8th
Solo and Ensemble Pieces Must Be ORDERED– October 9th
Band Booster Meeting– October 12th- 6:30pm
BCMS Spooktacular Concert– October 26th- 6:30pm
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:
Woodwind Sectional (Student- led)– September 15th- 2:45pm- 3:30pm
After School Rehearsal– September 15th- 4:00pm- 7:00pm
After School Rehearsal– September 17th- 4:00pm- 7:00pm
Brass Sectional (Student- led)– September 22nd- 2:45pm- 3:30pm
After School Rehearsal– September 22nd- 4:00pm- 7:00pm
After School Rehearsal– September 24th- 4:00pm- 7:00pm
Woodwind Sectional (Student- led)– September 15th- 2:45pm- 3:30pm
After School Rehearsal– September 29th- 4:00pm- 7:00pm
Friday Comp Rehearsal– October 2nd- 4:00pm- 7:00pm
Brass Sectional (Student- led)– October 6th- 2:45pm- 3:30pm
After School Rehearsal– October 6th- 4:00pm- 7:00pm
After School Rehearsal– October 8th- 4:00pm- 7:00pm
After School Rehearsal– October 12th- 4:00pm- 7:00pm
Woodwind Sectional (Student- led)– October 13th- 2:45pm- 3:30pm
After School Rehearsal– October 13th- 4:00pm- 7:00pm
Brass Sectional (Student- led)– October 20th- 2:45pm- 3:30pm
After School Rehearsal– October 20th- 4:00pm- 7:00pm
Woodwind Sectional (Student- led)– October 27th- 2:45pm- 3:30pm
After School Rehearsal– October 27th- 4:00pm- 7:00pm
After School Rehearsal– October 29th- 4:00pm- 7:00pm
Brass Sectional (Student- led)– November 3rd- 2:45pm- 3:30pm
After School Rehearsal– November 3rd- 4:00pm- 7:00pm
After School Rehearsal– November 5th- 4:00pm- 7:00pm
Woodwind Sectional (Student- led)– November 10th- 2:45pm- 3:30pm
After School Rehearsal– November 10th- 4:00pm- 7:00pm
After School Rehearsal– November 12th- 4:00pm- 7:00pm
Wind Ensemble Rehearsal– November 19th- 4:00pm- 7:00pm
Performances:
AWAY vs. Palatka HS – September 18th- 4:00pm Call Time
AWAY vs Godby HS – September 25th- 3:30pm Call Time
Show Day! @ Tocoi Creek HS (Itinerary TBA)– October 3rd- Call Time TBA
AWAY vs Suwannee HS – October 9th- 4:00pm Call Time
NEFSH Parade – October 15th- During School
Homecoming Parade – October 15th- 4:00pm Call Time (Behind the Old Courthouse)
Full Band Morning Performance – October 16th- 4:00pm Call Time
HOME vs Ft. White HS – October 16th- 4:00pm Call Time
Show Day! @ BATTLE ON THE BORDER– October 17th- Call Time TBA
Drumline Morning Performance – October 23rd- 4:00pm Call Time
HOME vs Wakulla HS – October 23rd- 4:00pm Call Time
MARCHING MUSIC PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT– October 31st- 4:00pm Call Time
Playoff Game (Likely) – November 6th- 4:00pm Call Time
Playoff Game (Likely) – November 13th- 4:00pm Call Time
STATE FFCC Outdoor Championship – November 6th- Call Time TBA
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:
Wednesday, September 23rd
2nd Period Wind Ensemble- Binder Check (1" Black Binder; Contents/Order TBA) and S/E Piece Selections Due
3rd Period Symphonic Band- Binder Check (1" Black Binder; Contents/Order TBA) and S/E Piece Selections Due
6th Period Percussion- Binder Check (1" Black Binder; Contents/Order TBA) and S/E Piece Selections Due
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)
Friday, September 25th
2nd Period Wind Ensemble- Movement 3 w/ Step Offs (From Memory, w/ Visuals) and Check Patterns: Variations 11, 12, 13, & 14 (four in a measure) while Marking Time, "Snap Crackle Popping," and Counting Aloud w/ Metronome (80 bpm)
3rd Period Symphonic Band- Movement 3 w/ Step Offs (From Memory, w/ Visuals) and Check Patterns: Variations 11, 12, 13, & 14 (four in a measure) while Marking Time, "Snap Crackle Popping," and Counting Aloud w/ Metronome (80 bpm)
6th Period Percussion- Movement 3 w/ Step Offs (From Memory, w/ Visuals) and Check Patterns: Variations 11, 12, 13, & 14 (four in a measure) while Marking Time, "Snap Crackle Popping," and Counting Aloud w/ Metronome (80 bpm)
Friday, October 2nd
2nd Period Wind Ensemble- Check Patterns: Triplet Variations 1 & 2 (four in a measure) while Marking Time, "Snap Crackle Popping," and Counting Aloud w/ Metronome (80 bpm)
3rd Period Symphonic Band- Check Patterns: Triplet Variations 1 & 2 (four in a measure) while Marking Time, "Snap Crackle Popping," and Counting Aloud w/ Metronome (80 bpm)
6th Period Percussion- Check Patterns: Triplet Variations 1 & 2 (four in a measure) while Marking Time, "Snap Crackle Popping," and Counting Aloud w/ Metronome (80 bpm)
Friday, October 9th
2nd Period Wind Ensemble- Full Show w/ Step Offs (Double Weight) and Check Patterns: Triplet Variations 3 & 4 (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 3 & 4 (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 3 & 4 (four in a measure) while Marking Time, "Snap Crackle Popping," and Counting Aloud w/ Metronome (80 bpm)
Monday, October 19th
2nd Period Wind Ensemble- Binder Check (1" Black Binder; Contents/Order TBA)
3rd Period Symphonic Band- Binder Check (1" Black Binder; Contents/Order TBA)
6th Period Percussion- Binder Check (1" Black Binder; Contents/Order TBA)
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)
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)
Things to Note 🎵:
All State Auditions!
All State Auditions are steadily approaching! Are you preparing an audition? Even if not, you should check out the audition music and practice it! It is available for FREE in our Library, and you can become a better musician!
If you are auditioning, please make sure to keep checking the FBA Website for corrections so you can adjust! The music on our website IS NOT up to date with any corrections, so if there is something you need, please come talk to me immediately so I can help! There's nothing worse than showing up to the audition room only to find out you've prepared the wrong thing! Please make sure everything is correct!
North Florida Honor Band Auditions!
North Florida Honor Band Auditions are fast approaching! Anyone in band may prepare an audition. Auditions will be recorded at BCHS on October 5th after school.
Auditions consist of 7 Major Scales, a Chromatic Scale, and a Prepared Piece, with more materials for those auditioning on percussion. All materials have been passed out.
All Students in Wind Ensemble are required to audition; Members of Symphonic Band and Percussion may audition optionally.
(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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