Dear Band Parents,
Here is the plan for this week in band at Hawley Middle School.
In the Band Room
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6th Grade: We have been learning to play melodies that use dotted-half notes, and also learning "Yankee Doodle" (#6.03). We have had a lot of fun seeing how fast we can play "Yankee Doodle." It will be our next playing test, but students do not have to play it fast for the playing test.
7th Grade: We have been learning high notes and doing lots of "reps" in class to build muscle strength to play those notes well. Then we have been playing songs from Chapter 15 that use those notes. For our next playing test, students can choose their favorite song from #15.01-15.05 (only clarinets can choose 15.03, it is too easy for everyone else).
8th Grade: We are working on music for our next concert. We will start working on a second piece this week. Students should be practicing their part for "Tears of Arizona", as this will be our next playing test.
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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.