Symphonic & Jazz Band e-Learning Site
Symphonic Band students: this page will be your resource for Symphonic Band Class over the next few weeks of e-Learning.
Week 9 - FINALS WEEK for E-Learning
Information for This Week:
First - there is no graded assignment for this week.
Information you need to know:
1- if you are in marching band, I will be posting show music on the band website this week. Please watch for it so you can download it and be ready for camp in July.
2- drumline auditions are Wednesday during "school hours" by appointment.
3- if you still need bonus/extra credit work to make up for missing homework you can do the following bonus work. If you already have 100 or more % in class, this will not be added to your grade.
This is another note identification game.
Send me a screenshot of 60 completed and correct answers to earn extra credit for your grade.
Information you need to know:
1- if you are in marching band, I will be posting show music on the band website this week. Please watch for it so you can download it and be ready for camp in July.
2- drumline auditions are Wednesday during "school hours" by appointment.
3- if you still need bonus/extra credit work to make up for missing homework you can do the following bonus work. If you already have 100 or more % in class, this will not be added to your grade.
This is another note identification game.
Send me a screenshot of 60 completed and correct answers to earn extra credit for your grade.
And remember - this is the LAST WEEK of E-Learning. Please, submit any late assignments by Friday.
Week 8 - May 11, 13, and 15
Information for This Week:
As we enter the final two weeks of the school year and e-Learning, it is essential that we begin preparations for the upcoming fall marching season.
Reminder: ALL LEADERSHIP TEAM applications and teacher recommendations are DUE BY THIS FRIDAY!!
DRUM MAJOR AUDITIONS are THIS FRIDAY!! The Pride of Plymouth has four students who have committed to auditioning for the role of drum major. The four students are (alphabetical order): Tessa Hutchinson, Jacob Kowatch, Brayden Mackey, and Alex Vegso.
Below is a link to the Student Vote Form for drum major. While the drum major candidates will be doing a live Google Meet conducting interview for the band staff and some additional band directors, the students will also continue to have a chance to speak their opinions about this role.
When you fill out the Student Vote Form: remember to pick candidates that you know have the ability and talent to perform under tremendous pressure. Vote for candidates that you know will represent the Pride of Plymouth the best. In the comment section - be honest and precise. If you have a praise or criticism of a candidate - be specific in how you address the details of your comments. ALL FORMS ARE CONFIDENTIAL and the comments you post will be anonymous if shared with the candidates.
All student votes are due by Friday at the end of the "school day" at 3:15. Late votes will not be accepted and they will not count.
While this is the only task to complete this week - it will be solely for bonus points for any student who takes the time to complete the form.
Reminder: ALL LEADERSHIP TEAM applications and teacher recommendations are DUE BY THIS FRIDAY!!
DRUM MAJOR AUDITIONS are THIS FRIDAY!! The Pride of Plymouth has four students who have committed to auditioning for the role of drum major. The four students are (alphabetical order): Tessa Hutchinson, Jacob Kowatch, Brayden Mackey, and Alex Vegso.
Below is a link to the Student Vote Form for drum major. While the drum major candidates will be doing a live Google Meet conducting interview for the band staff and some additional band directors, the students will also continue to have a chance to speak their opinions about this role.
When you fill out the Student Vote Form: remember to pick candidates that you know have the ability and talent to perform under tremendous pressure. Vote for candidates that you know will represent the Pride of Plymouth the best. In the comment section - be honest and precise. If you have a praise or criticism of a candidate - be specific in how you address the details of your comments. ALL FORMS ARE CONFIDENTIAL and the comments you post will be anonymous if shared with the candidates.
All student votes are due by Friday at the end of the "school day" at 3:15. Late votes will not be accepted and they will not count.
While this is the only task to complete this week - it will be solely for bonus points for any student who takes the time to complete the form.
Week 7 - May 4, 6, 8
Assignments and Bonus Work
This week, I will be working on the end-of-year video for our awards and for our seniors. Your assignment should be easy to complete this week!
You will make a 10-20 second long video that will be added to the movie. You should do the following:
1- camera needs to be focused on you. Using a phone works better (esp. if you have someone hold the phone).
2- make sure all videos are HORIZONTAL (turn your phone sideways so the video fits the screen better).
3- if you use. your computer to make the video - make sure to set it high enough that it doesn't look like the audience is looking up at you.
Your video can be any of the following (or several if you want to be featured in different places on the movie):
1- tell us what the best part of being in the Plymouth Band is.
2- tell us how band has changed you or made your life better.
3- a memory of the senior class.
4- you playing ANY song you want to.
5- or you, just being goofy and fun in any what that will make people smile!! Be creative.
You have Monday and Wednesday to work on the video and it should be submitted on Friday.
BAND GOOGLE MEET! Visit everyone and say hello!!
Students have been saying they are missing the band Google Meets I hosted for fun. I will open the Google Meet back up on Monday from noon to 12:30. Hope you can join us!
CLICK HERE TO ENTER THE BAND GOOGLE MEET
Or Copy/Paste this code into your internet browser: https://meet.google.com/wos-iqic-jns
You will make a 10-20 second long video that will be added to the movie. You should do the following:
1- camera needs to be focused on you. Using a phone works better (esp. if you have someone hold the phone).
2- make sure all videos are HORIZONTAL (turn your phone sideways so the video fits the screen better).
3- if you use. your computer to make the video - make sure to set it high enough that it doesn't look like the audience is looking up at you.
Your video can be any of the following (or several if you want to be featured in different places on the movie):
1- tell us what the best part of being in the Plymouth Band is.
2- tell us how band has changed you or made your life better.
3- a memory of the senior class.
4- you playing ANY song you want to.
5- or you, just being goofy and fun in any what that will make people smile!! Be creative.
You have Monday and Wednesday to work on the video and it should be submitted on Friday.
BAND GOOGLE MEET! Visit everyone and say hello!!
Students have been saying they are missing the band Google Meets I hosted for fun. I will open the Google Meet back up on Monday from noon to 12:30. Hope you can join us!
CLICK HERE TO ENTER THE BAND GOOGLE MEET
Or Copy/Paste this code into your internet browser: https://meet.google.com/wos-iqic-jns
Week 6 - April 27, 29 and May 1
Assignment Complete and BONUS Week!!
There are still nearly 40 of the over 70 Symphonic and Jazz Band members who have not submitted your final video from Friday.
I am giving you an extension to get this done. You have until this Friday to complete this. Since I am offering an extension, there will be no additional chances to make this up after Friday.
Did you do your playing test on time and submit it? YOU ARE DONE FOR THE WEEK!!!! But, look at the bonus info below!
BONUS WEEK!!
Some of you will be receiving emails from me tomorrow!!
If you received a perfect score on your Friday video, and it was completed on time, you will receive an email from me about bonus points and some freebies!
If you received a B or better on Friday video, and it was completed on time, you will also receive an email about bonus points.
EVERYONE who is MISSING ANY ASSIGNMENT since we started e-Learning has the chance to play some Music Theory games to make up the assignment of your choice. Anyone who completes 60 correct answers on the game below (you must send me a screen shot of your score), message me your screenshot and which assignment you would like to compete with these points. You may also do this if you have any assignment that is not a perfect score and you want to change it to a perfect score. This game MUST BE COMPLETED BY 3:15 on Friday or it will not count (no exceptions).
Here is the link to the game. Remember - you need 60 correct answers to count. Send me a screenshot of you score and tell me which assignment you want credit for.
GAME LINK CLICK HERE
MUSIC AWARDS and GRADUATION MOVIE!!!
I am hoping to put together a short movie in honor of our seniors, upcoming band awards, graduation, and simply to celebrate a great (but crazy) school year. I WOULD LOVE to include all of you in the movie. I need a video clip of you (prefer the camera is HORIZONTAL so it fits better) talking to the camera. Tell me in a very short segment any of the following:
1- what does band mean for you
2- something about our amazing seniors
3- your favorite memory from band this year
4- something to inspire each other
5- what the band family means to you
ANY of these will work. Again, please remember to use your iPad or phone in a HORIZONTAL view so the video fits on the screen better.
This movie will be.released to the public.
I am giving you an extension to get this done. You have until this Friday to complete this. Since I am offering an extension, there will be no additional chances to make this up after Friday.
Did you do your playing test on time and submit it? YOU ARE DONE FOR THE WEEK!!!! But, look at the bonus info below!
BONUS WEEK!!
Some of you will be receiving emails from me tomorrow!!
If you received a perfect score on your Friday video, and it was completed on time, you will receive an email from me about bonus points and some freebies!
If you received a B or better on Friday video, and it was completed on time, you will also receive an email about bonus points.
EVERYONE who is MISSING ANY ASSIGNMENT since we started e-Learning has the chance to play some Music Theory games to make up the assignment of your choice. Anyone who completes 60 correct answers on the game below (you must send me a screen shot of your score), message me your screenshot and which assignment you would like to compete with these points. You may also do this if you have any assignment that is not a perfect score and you want to change it to a perfect score. This game MUST BE COMPLETED BY 3:15 on Friday or it will not count (no exceptions).
Here is the link to the game. Remember - you need 60 correct answers to count. Send me a screenshot of you score and tell me which assignment you want credit for.
GAME LINK CLICK HERE
MUSIC AWARDS and GRADUATION MOVIE!!!
I am hoping to put together a short movie in honor of our seniors, upcoming band awards, graduation, and simply to celebrate a great (but crazy) school year. I WOULD LOVE to include all of you in the movie. I need a video clip of you (prefer the camera is HORIZONTAL so it fits better) talking to the camera. Tell me in a very short segment any of the following:
1- what does band mean for you
2- something about our amazing seniors
3- your favorite memory from band this year
4- something to inspire each other
5- what the band family means to you
ANY of these will work. Again, please remember to use your iPad or phone in a HORIZONTAL view so the video fits on the screen better.
This movie will be.released to the public.
Week 5 - April 20, 22, 24
Weekly AssignmentBy now, you should have spent the last week working on the short solo that was provided. Everyone had a Monday and Wednesday check-in after practicing for 20 minutes. Friday, you were supposed to send a video assignment of the first section.
This week: Monday Assignment (5 points): 1- continue to practice for 20 minutes on this day. 2- after practicing for 20 minutes, send me a message via the "Homework Submission Form" letting me know you practiced 20 minutes. Wednesday Assignment (5 points): Same as Monday. 1- practice another 20 minutes on your solo. 2- send me another message stating this is your Wednesday check-in after practicing for 20 minutes. Friday Video Assignment (50 points): 1- YES - that says 50 points. The largest assignment given on e-Learning so far for band. 2- your video needs to be the complete solo from beginning to end. 3- you need to include the accompaniment track with piano only in the background. You may use either version (fast or slow). 4- turn up the volume on the soundtrack so it can be heard while you play. Your instrument is loud and tends to overpower the soundtrack. 5- the video must include you and your instrument. This allows me to see you and evaluate posture, technique, and see your breathing/phrasing. IF YOU NEED HELP - feel free to message me and we can FaceTime or GoogleMeet so I can watch and help. If you submit your video early - I will assume that you believe you do not need the practice time and will evaluate it as such. |
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Week 4 - April 13, 15, 17
Weekly AssignmentAs stated last week, we will now get back to playing our instruments. Since we do not have an upcoming concert or event to prepare for, I have assigned everyone a short solo to prepare. This is the equivalent of an ISSMA Group 3 solo - so this is definitely something everyone in the band program can achieve with success.
Monday Assignment (5 points): 1- download and save your music from this site 2- begin practicing - 20 minutes required 3- use the "Homework Submit" link on the right to send me a quick message letting me know you have downloaded the music and practiced for 20 minutes. This will count as your Monday assignment. This is on the "honor system" but, next week it will be reflected in your final performance. 4- you are welcome to message me to set up a Google Meet so I can work with you individually on the solo or any spots you may not understand. Wednesday Assignment (5 points): 1- today, you will continue to practice and complete the song. 2- use the "Practice Soundtrack" as needed and begin preparing the rest of the solo. 3- use the "Homework Submit" link on the right to send me a quick message letting me know when you have practiced a minimum of 20 minutes on this solo. 4- you are welcome to message me to set up a Google Meet so I can work with you individually on the solo or any spots you may not understand. Friday Assignment (20 points): 1- send me a video of you performing measures 1-33. 2- either use a metronome or the "Practice Soundtrack' link on the right to play along with. Notice the Friday assignment is worth 4 times as much as the Monday and Wednesday assignment. Please, do not forgot to submit your video on Friday. NEXT WEEK: By the end of next week - everyone will be making a complete video of the entire solo. These videos will be assessed on a much higher point level as they will represent two weeks of e-Learning work. I will additionally be posting videos on here for everyone to watch and evaluate. DO YOU BEST! If you are a percussionist and you need an instrument to practice on, you need to contact me directly to set up a time to pick up a bell kit. |
Music DownloadsBelow is the "Practice Soundtrack" containing a piano accompaniment to go along with your solo. The soundtrack begins immediately with your four measure rest and then goes directly into the song.
CLICK HERE to DOWNLOAD the PRACTICE SOUNDTRACK
CLICK HERE to DOWNLOAD a SLOWER VERSION of the PRACTICE SOUNDTRACK This one can not be used for the final recording Below is a variation of the "Practice Soundtrack" containing the melody from your music playing along with the piano. This is only to be used as a reference to help you. These soundtracks CAN NOT BE USED to play along with when you submit your videos. CLICK HERE to DOWNLOAD the SOLO RECORDING SOUNDTRACK
CLICK HERE to DOWNLOAD a SLOWER VERSION of the SOLO RECORDING SOUNDTRACK Below are the individual parts for each instrument to download. They are saved in PDF format for you to open or print as needed. |