Dear Band Parents,
Here is the plan for this week in band at Hawley Middle School.
Concert March 10
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Don't forget, our next concert is Friday, March 10. Students should arrive at 6:45 to get seated and tune, and we will start playing promptly at 7:00. This concert will feature only our 8th grade band and the SGHS concert band. It will be held at SGHS, students wear formal black & white.
In the Band Room
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6th Grade: This week we will get into chapter 7, in which we learn about 3/4 meter. Lots of fun songs in this chapter. For the next test, students can choose their favorite: 7.03 or 7.04. I will post instructional videos for these songs on our Youtube channel soon, to help students practice at home.
7th Grade: We have been learning new high notes and doing lots of "reps" in class to build muscle strength to play those notes well. For our next test, students can choose a song from chapter 15. Obviously they have to pick a different one than they did last week. Only clarinets can choose 15.03 or 15.07, they are too easy for everyone else.
8th Grade: We are working on music for our next concert. We will continue working on a second piece this week. Our first playing test of the quarter will be from our first piece, "Tears of Arizona," this week. Students may listen to a recording of the piece online to help them practice:
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Band Facebook page
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Download This App, Please
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Students should download the free app Bandmate Chromatic Tuner on their Apple or Android phone, tablet, iPod, etc. This is an app I designed. We will use it regularly in class, and students should use it regularly at home while they practice to check if they are playing the correct notes.
Calendar
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Friday, March 10: 8th grade band Concert. Location is the South Granville High School auditorium. Students arrive at 6:45, concert starts at 7:00.
Tuesday, April 4: 8th grade only, $95 for the Carowinds Festival of Music is due. Checks payable to "Hawley Middle School."
Thursday, May 11: 6th, 7th, and 8th grade band Concert. Location is the South Granville High School auditorium. Students arrive at 6:30, concert starts at 7:00.
Saturday, May 13: Carowinds Festival of Music, 8th grade only. Students meet in the band room at 8:00am, will return around 10:30pm.