The 8th grade marching band learned the drill for the first song out on the field.  The have one set (formation) left and they will be finished with the drill for Gimme Some Lovin’.  The 7th graders are working on new…

6th grade band students reviewed important musical concepts today by creating metaphors.  They also played through two songs for their concert.  In 7th grade, the students played through all three songs for the band concert.  They also have been working…

The 8th graders can march in all directions now!  They also learned different step sizes.  In 7th grade band, they are working on their 3 songs for the concert.  6th graders worked on one of their songs for the concert. …

Today the 8th graders went outside briefly (it was misting) and reviewed 8 to 5 steps and roll steps.  We also worked on some areas of the music that weren’t quite memorized yet.  In 7th grade, the students got their…

The 8th graders started off class reviewing how to march in step when playing the music.  To accomplish this, they used marching boards where they strapped their feet to a couple of long 2x4s with 4 other people.  It was…

Labor Day weekend is traditionally a point in the first quarter when many teachers plan to finish up a unit.  Band students wrapped up some projects and are prepared to move forward. In 7th grade band, students tested over line 171 (Concert…

The 7th graders finished sightreading Chalumeau today.  Tomorrow they have a playing test over line 171 (Concert Ab Major Scale).  They will also be sightreading another piece called Ghosts in the Graveyard.  They are getting better at tuning each day.…

The 7th grade band students are being exposed to some pretty unusual time signatures in band.  Yesterday, the students played a warm-up in 7/8 time and 3/8 time.  Today they started sightreading a piece of music that goes back and forth…

Normally with great weather, teachers can expect behavior problems.  Today was not the case!  The weather was beautiful outside and the band students were great inside!  Who could ask for more?! 7th graders got new music for the upcoming concert. …

After a nice weekend, students returned to school ready to learn!  Well, most did.  For others, it was definitely a Monday!  7th graders are getting better at tuning.  Tomorrow they will be getting new music to work on for the…