All Classes:

I'm so proud of your answers to today's essential question, "Why do you sing?"  Thanks so much for sharing in class and I look forward to reading your responses.

VC Beginners:  Please practice "Ode to Joy".  We will discuss the piece in class.
Here's the "Ode to Joy" flash mob again just in case you missed it.  During your session this week I will be asking:  "What have you learned about "Ode to Joy"?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kbJcQYVtZMo


Aphids:  You have a check-off performance test this week.

RC3&4:  Think about this:  What you're listening for during audiation?  We will practice various exercises this week.
RC3:  Keep practicing writing key signatures.

Go here to practice error detection.

http://media.distance.mun.ca/courses/music_learning_objects/

CC - Everyone should have repertoire now.  If you don't, you should see me immediately.

RC3 - The relative minor test "re-take" quiz was Thursday afternoon.  I will give again Monday, 10/6 at 4:30.

VC - Katydids, Dragonflies, Cicadas, Bumblebees - We will learn and play "Ode to Joy"  next week.
Enjoy this flash mob of "Ode to Joy"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kbJcQYVtZMo

RC3 & 4 - Please tune up your chromatic scales.  I will be listening to them the week of 10/6.

VC Beginners:  Please memorize the keyboard and letter names for your next session.

RC3:  Great job on the relative minors test.  Those of you who didn't make the score you wanted should see me immediately for tutoring.

RC 4:  I enjoyed your relay race today.  "Scout's Pants"  beat the "Winners, ironically. It was just a game and I look forward to seeing your progress Friday during the quiz!


Remember to keep practicing your vocal scales.  If you don't have a piano, you may use this.

www.bgfl.org/virtualkeyboard

VC:  Piano finally begins this week!!!
Advanced students:  Please bring your most recent repertoire.

18Voice - Congratulations!! All of you completed your scales by the due date.

Other members of Chamber:  If you are yet to complete your scales, this should be the first thing on your agenda.  I'm available for check-offs in the Piano Lab  before and after school.

RC 3 & 4:  We will complete relative minors and you will have a quiz this week.
RC 4:  Thanks for your help in the Piano Lab!!

VC

I'm so excited about our advanced piano group.  Thanks for sharing your lovely pieces with me yesterday.  I enjoyed them very much.  All piano groups will begin after the break.

I have Alfred piano books on sale for $5.00 each.  They are missing the cover, but the books are in tact.
You will have access to our new books in class...free of charge.  This is an option, only if you'd like to buy one.

CC - 18 Voice has completed their major scales and cadences before the due date which is tomorrow 9/12.  You promised, and I'm holding you to it.  I'll see the rest of you in the morning!!!

All classes:

I'm looking forward to hearing your performances of your art song this week.

Here are some helpful tips:

Know what you're singing about

Emphasize beginning and ending consonants

Pay special attention to dynamics

Hold notes for the entire duration, ex.  "amar" in "Sebben crudele"

Memorize breaths and perform them the same consistently

Record yourself and critique

Have someone video you singing and critique

Sing live in front of your family and/or friends

Practice walking confidently

Select students will perform in 5th period daily

Congratulations to all of the National Anthem Sing-off Winners!!
I'll be looking forward to hearing your various renditions.

CC and RC
I'm also am looking forward to your completion of major scales (piano) this week.

VC: Be prepared to sing your major and minor scales along with your solo.