RC 3 & 4

Please practice identifying intervals aurally.  These sites have really good exercises.  Check them out...PLEASE!!!!


http://www.musictechteacher.com/music_learning_theory/music_intervals1.htmhttp://media.distance.mun.ca/courses/music_learning_objects/  click on "practice intervals aurally"

http://www.teoria.com/en/exercises/ie.php

http://www.musictechteacher.com/music_quizzes/quiz_intervals_4ths5ths_001.htm
http://www.musictechteacher.com/music_quizzes/cg_quiz_fling_teacher_intervals.htm

http://www.musictechteacher.com/music_quizzes/quiz_intervals_6ths7ths_octaves.htm

VC - Daffodils, Tulips & Crocus - Please look at melodic 4ths and 5ths.
The EQ for the week is:  What are the differences between melodic 4ths an 5ths and harmonic 4ths and 5ths?

Crocus, Daffodils and Tulips - You played "A Tisket, A Tasket" last week.  Please watch the first 2 videos so that we can discuss them during your next session.  The other videos are for your entertainment.  After finding Ella Fitzgerald and Natalie Cole singing your piece, I started listening to more of Ella Fitzgerald scatting and I thought you might enjoy.

Ella Fitzgerald, "A Tisket, A Tasket"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fDt5sxizup8

Natalie Cole, "A Tisket, A Tasket"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qkSiPKC-8so



Ella Fitzgerald and Mel Torme (jazz legends)  when they they were very young
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ju5NztMnQxE

Ella Fitzgerald and Mel Torme 20 years later
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LBBj4df1c-o

Young Ella Fitzgerald scatting "It Don't Mean a Thing" 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PrVu9WKs498

WELCOME BACK!!!

I hope everyone had a happy holiday season and I'm looking forward to a great 2nd semester.

VC
Crocus/Tulips/Daffodils - we will continue where we left off last semester with intervals/melodic and harmonic ends 3rds.

Begonias - Those that were not able to perform n last semester's recital will perform for your class next Friday.  Practice.

Repertory Chorus - We will resume interval training.  Be prepared to move faster this semester.

RC3 & 4

Mid-term Theory Exam

Please refer to your journals for this information:

All key signatures and relative minors

Intervals

• Major and minor 2nds and 3rds. 
• You should be able to identify the intervals visually and aurally. 

VC

Piano Mid-Term Exam

Beginners:  

• You will be asked to show C position for both hands
• You may play "Rock Along" or "Mexican Hat Dance"
• You will be asked questions concerning C position fingering and the grand staff

Aphids:

• You will be assessed according to your progress and performance of the individual repertoire you received at the beginning of the semester. If we've previously decided  on a "cut" of your piece, that will be acceptable. 
• Please be prepared to play on the recital

Aphids playing out of "Alfred":

• You may play your most recent assignment.  Make sure that it is performance ready. You will not play on the recital. You will play for me.

Chamber

Piano Mid Term Exam

• You will be assessed according to your progress and performance of the individual repertoire you received at the beginning of the semester. 
• If you are accompanying someone, you should be practicing with your vocalist. You will be assessed according to your ability to accompany - (to go along with the singer) 
• Please be prepared to play on the recital. 
• Participants in the recital are guaranteed the maximum points, but if you are not prepared, you will not play on the recital and will be graded according to your progress. 
•  Is it impossible to receive the maximum points unless you perform on the recital.

Ladies and Gentlemen:

If you'd like to practice intervals, you can download the free app "playing by ear" and/or go to


http://www.teoria.com 
.http://media.distance.mun.ca/courses/music_learning_objects/

Congratulations to our 76 All-State Choir finalists!!!!
I'M VERY PROUD OF YOU!!!

VC Beg. and RC 3 and 4 - Your essential questions for the week are:
What are intervals?
What is melody?
What are melodic intervals?

RC 3&4 - Please continue to practice notating M2, m2, M3 and m3rds.  We just might complete P4ths this week.  Look forward to a quiz on Friday.

Chamber - Please make progress on your ind. rep.  Time is short.