Thursday, December 4, 2008

Week of 12/8 to 12/12

Music 7:
M- Test on the Baroque Period
T- Finish reading and discussing G.F. Handel
W- Show video "Handel's Last Chance"
Th- Finish video and review for test on Handel
F- Play listening examples of J.S. Bach.

Chorus:
M through F- Prepare music for concert.

Elementary band lessons:
M through F- Work on assigned music for your next lesson.

Wednesday, November 26, 2008

Week of 12/2 to 12/5

Music 7:
M- Off
T- Read Baroque report.
W- Video on Baroque period.
Th- Review for test on baroque period which will be on Mon. 12/8
F- Listening to George F. Handel's music.

Chorus:
M through F- Prepare music for concert.

Elementary Band Lessons:
M through F- Practice your assignments for your next lessons.

Friday, November 14, 2008

Week of 11/17 to 11/21

Music 7:
M- Video on music in the Middle Ages.
T- Review for test of the Pre-Renaissance.
W- Test on the Pre-Renaissance.
Th- Read and discuss the Renaissance period report.
F- Listening and discussion on the Renaissance music.

Chorus:
M through F- Work on music for the Dec. concert.

Elementary Brass lessons:
Practice at least 15 minutes every day. Fill out practice log sheet and have your parents initial it.

Thursday, November 6, 2008

Week of 11/10 to 11/14

Music 7:
M- Test on The Story of Music.
T- Read and discuss the Pre-Rennaissance period.
W- Video on the history of music and it's origins.
TH- Finish discussion on the Pre-Ren. and the Gothic Period.
F- Listening to examples of Renaissance Music.

Chorus:
M through F- Work on music for the holiday concert. Practice will be held activity period every M,W,TH,F in the auditorium. Attendance is mandatory!

Friday, October 31, 2008

Week of 11/3 to 11/7

Music 7:
M- Read The Story of Music and discuss the origins of music.
T- Watch a video reinforcing the earliest forms of music.
W- Finish video and discuss some of the earliest influences of music.
TH- Review all material for the test next Monday 11/10.
F- Listening and discussion of early music.

Chorus:
M-F- Work on music for the December concert.

Friday, October 17, 2008

Week of 10/20 to 10/24

Music 7:
M- Test on Bach.
T- Introduction of the Classical Symphony form.
W- Continue Symphony form.
Th- Introduction of Symphony Orchestral Instruments.
F- Listen and discuss the instruments of the Classical Orchestra.

Chorus:
M-F- Work on holiday concert music.

Tuesday, October 14, 2008

Week of 10/14 to 10/17

Music 7:
M- Off
T- Read about Bach
W- Watch video on Bach
Th- Finish video and review Bach for test
F- Listening of the Classical period music.

Chorus:
Work on holiday concert music and county and district chorus music for auditions.
Bus leaves on Tues 10/14 at 5:00 p.m. for County auditions.

Friday, October 3, 2008

Week of 10/6 to 10/10

Music 7:
M- Read about G.F. Handel
T- Review for test on Handel
W- Test on Handel
TH- Watch video on J.S. Bach
F- Listening to Bach music

Chorus:
M through F- Work on music for holiday concert. Also, county chorus music for auditions next week.

Friday, September 26, 2008

Week of 9/29 to 10/3

Music 7:
M - Read report on Baroque period.
T - Review all material on Baroque period for test on Weds.
W - Test on Baroque period.
Th - Watch video Handel's Last Chance.
F - Listening to the music of George F. Handel.

Chorus:
M-F - Work on music for Holiday concert.

Wednesday, September 24, 2008

Week of 9/22 to 9/26

Music 7:
M -10 facts on Ren. Pd.
T- Review for test on Ren. Pd.
W- Test on Ren. Pd.
Th.- Read and discuss about the Baroque Period
F- Listen and discuss the music of George F. Handel

Chorus:
All week- Work on holiday concert music.

Monday, September 15, 2008

Week of 9/15 to 9/19

Music 7:
M- Study for test on Pre-Renaissance Period.
T- Test on Pre-Ren.
W - Read about Renaissance Period.
TH - Video on Ren. Pd.
F- Finish video and listening to Ren. Music.

Chorus:
M through F- Work on Holiday Concert Music.

Friday, August 29, 2008

Week of September 2 through 5

Music 7:
Tuesday - Finish beginning of music and review for test. Study tonight for test on Weds.
Wednesday - Test on The Story of Music.
Thursday - Begin Pre-Renaissance Period.
Friday - No assignment.

Chorus:
Tues through Friday - Work on new Music for Holiday concert.