Weekly Update (9/28- 10/3)
This is your weekly MUSIC DEPARTMENT update!
Hello Folks!
It's our first Competition Week of the year!
Also, NFHB Auditions are NEXT WEEK!
I know we've been talking a lot about Solo and Ensemble... you need to make sure you prioritize NFHB first!
I highly recommend recording yourself! It's a great way to confront the reality of your performance and to begin to isolate the things that need improvement.
I'm also offering mini lessons (SIGN UP HERE) in 10 minute time slots so you can sign up to work with me specifically on NFHB. When it is your time, simply walk in my office.
It's a Bye Week!
That means the football team doesn't play this week. But we do! We have an additional rehearsal on Friday so we can be prepared for the competition the next day. I'm trying to get it to be at the stadium. Stay posted on that.
Please make sure you communicate with your folks at home so everyone knows what's going on this week.
Tocoi Creek is Saturday! 😁
We have our first competition (show day) at Tocoi Creek this Saturday! The itinerary can be found below.
We will be arriving a little earlier and sticking around until the end of the competition because YOU need to watch other bands perform! This is one of the biggest ways to understand band culture!
You get a lot of freedom at competitions to roam the football stadium and go to our band trailer (which functions as a home base). But there are still rules and policies. You MUST be in the stadium or at the band trailer. You MUST sit in our band area. You MUST have decorum and show respect when you interact with other bands/ band members. You MUST demonstrate proper audience etiquette. You represent Baker County. All of my friends are at this competition. If you decide to act a fool, I'll know about it.
Weekly Walkthrough 🧩
Monday, there are no after school activities scheduled. Mr. Moore is going to Bishop Snyder High School after school this day, so we can't hang in the band room for too long after school. (SIGN UP FOR NFHB MINI LESSONS HERE)
Tuesday, we have a Woodwind Sectional (student led) from 2:45pm to 3:30pm. We also have After School Rehearsal from 4pm to 7pm. (SIGN UP FOR NFHB MINI LESSONS HERE)
Wednesday, there are no after school activities scheduled. (SIGN UP FOR NFHB MINI LESSONS HERE)
Thursday, we have an After School Rehearsal from 4pm to 7pm. (SIGN UP FOR NFHB MINI LESSONS HERE)
Friday, we have an After School Rehearsal from 4pm to 7pm. (SIGN UP FOR NFHB MINI LESSONS HERE)
Saturday, we have a Show Day at Tocoi Creek High School! Call Time is 10:00am. Please reference the ITINERARY.
Bus Leave Time: 10:30am
Attire: Full Uniform w/ Jacket (Come to Band Room in Band Shirt, Gym Shorts, Long Black Socks, Band Shoes, and Band Ball Cap)
Food: Student must bring $$$ for Concessions
Pre Game?: No
Halftime Show?: Yes
Notes: Chaperones must purchase a ticket for entry.
Percussion Class Weekly Plan 🥁
Day of Week | Plan |
Monday | All: Movement 1/2 with Mr. Moore including Pre Show |
Tuesday | Front Ensemble: Movement 3 with Mr. Moore Battery: Movement 3 |
Wednesday | Battery: Movement 3 with Mr. Moore Front Ensemble: Movement 3 |
Thursday | IPT/MMS |
Friday | Play Tests/ MMS on Movement 1 and 2 (with Drum Majors, no metronome) |
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:
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 29th- 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:
Show Day! @ Tocoi Creek HS (Itinerary)– 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:
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 🎵:
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 Monday)
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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