Practice the following music November 14th
Ms. Sachi's Classes
Violin 1:30
- Today in class we learned how to play “G-sharp,” on the E-string using our 2nd finger.
- For next class review pg 20, 21, 22
- Fun home practice video:
- SHORTIN’ BREAD
- HOW TO PLAY G-SHARP
- MY G SHARP
- TWO CELLO PLAYERS
- MARCHIN’
- HOT CROSS BUNS
Violin 2:10
Today in class we learned how to play note “G,” third finger on the D-string
For next class review pg 11, 12, 13, 14, 15
13:07 – #31 Mary Had a Little Lamb
17:29 – #34 Soccer Champ
18:32 – #35 Winning the Prize
20:08 – #36 The Ballerinas
20:55 – #37 The Boy Scout
22:01 – #38 Give Me a “G”
23:23 – #39 G and D Song
24:08 – #40 Movin’ On Up
24:54 – #41 Skipin’ Town
Violins 2:45
Advanced Violin 3:20
Great job playing slurred eighth notes in Amazing Grace today!
For next class review Amazing Grace on pg 40 and Canon in D
Mr. Chris' Classes
Piano 1:30
- – Reviewed whole, half, and quarter notes– Practiced clapping basic rhythms– Practiced playing rhythms on notes C,D,E– Please practice pages 4-5 in book
Advanced Winds 2:10
- – Assembled instruments and reviewed notes on the staff– Started working on mario– Practice longtones– Please practice Mario
Flutes 2:45
- – Assembled instruments and reviewed notes on the staff– Played through pages 10-13– Worked on proper embouchure– Please practice pages 11-13
Winds 3:20
- – Assembled instruments and reviewed notes on the staff– Played through pages 8-10– Worked on giving constructive criticism to classmates– Please practice pages 8-11
Mr. Brandon's Classes
Piano 1:30
- All the students clapped exercises for eighth notes on page 12 and performed Mary had a Little Lamb on page 10
- Homework is page 12 exercises 19 through 22
Piano 2:10
- Had students play This Old Man and My Dog and Me in class
- Had students play Lefty Two Note in class
- Homework is Lefty two note and cha cha cha on pages 23 and 24
Ukulele 2:45
- We performed He’s got The whole world in hands and Aura Les in class. The students were able to play and sing the songs at the same time
- Play the different strumming patterns on pages 10 and 11
- Taught the students how to play C,D, and E on the ukulele
- Homework is pages 13 through 15
Cello 3:20
- Worked on pages 8 and 9 in class reviewing E and F# on the D string
- Played Mary had a little lamb and hot cross buns in class.Homework is pages 10 and 11.
Helpful Videos:
Ukulele Book Tutorials
Playlist
What we practiced this week- October 31st
Ms. Sachi’s Classes
Violin 1:30
- Today in class we learned how to play note “F-sharp” on the E-string
- For next class review pg 18 & 19
- Fun home practice video:
- MY F SHARP
- THE FRENCH HORN MAN
- MOVIN’ DOWN
- I SEE A STAR
Violin 2:10
Violins 2:45
Advanced Violin 3:20
Great job learning line 2 & 3 of Canon today.
For next class review Canon in D and first line of Amazing Grace on pg 40
Mr. Chris’ Classes
Piano 1:30
- – Learned about finger numbers
- – Reviewed notes C,D,E
- – Played through pages 2-3 in book
- – Please practice pages 3-4
Advanced Winds 2:10
- – Identified notes on the staff
- – Worked in complex rhythms
- – Played through exercises 36-38
- – Please practice exercises 38-40
Flutes 2:45
- – Identified notes on the staff
- – Worked on clapping basic rhythms
- – Played through pages 7-9
- – Please practice pages 9-10
Winds 3:20
- – Identified notes on the staff
- – Worked on proper posture
- – Played through exercises 15-17
- – Please practice exercises 15-17
Mr. Brandon’s Classes
Piano 1:30
- Students played Hot Cross buns in class, some students perform for the whole class
- Had students explain the difference between half, quarter, and whole notes
- Clap some eighth note exercises in class
- Homework is page 9 and 10
Piano 2:10
- Had students play page 18 This Old Man.
- Help students write out the rhythms underneath each piece on page 18 and 19.
- Homework is page 19 Popcorn, and My Dog and Me
Ukulele 2:45
- Students played Skip To My Lou on page 7 with G7 chord
- Worked on the different rhythms of quarter and eighth notes on Page 6 all together
- Homework is pages 8 and 9
Cello 3:20
- Worked on getting our fingers in first position for E on the D string on page 8
- Homework is working on 20 through 23 on page 8
What we practiced this week- October 24th
Violin 1:30
Today in class we learned how to play and count HALF NOTES – two beats!
For next class review pg 14-15
Fun home practice video:
Violin 2:10
Violins 2:45
Great job learning how to play note “E” and “F-sharp” on the D-string
For next class review pg 8 & 9
00:00 – #20 My First Finger E
01:16 – #21 The Fabulous Mr. Ed
02:24 – #22 Fun with D and E
03:16 – #23 Banana Split
04:19 – #24 Two Fingers Down 05:31 – #25 Two or Nothing 06:46 – #26 Trucking Along 07:43 – #27 Playing It Right
Advanced Violin 3:20
Great job learning line 2 of Canon today.
For next class review Canon in D with accurate intonation and bowing
Piano 1:30
- – Reviewed musical alphabet
- – Reviewed all white keys in Piano
- – Played through page 3 in book
- – Please practice page 3-4
Advanced Winds 2:10
- – Assembled instruments and reviewed notes on the staff
- – Played through exercises 31-34
- – Discussed how dotted rhythms work
- – Please practice exercises 33-36
Flutes 2:45
- – Assembled instruments and reviewed notes on the staff
- – Worked on breathing techniques
- – Played through pages 6-7 in book
- – Please practice pages 7-8
Winds 3:20
- – Assembled instruments and reviewed notes on the staff
- – Played through exercises 7-10 in book
- – Worked on proper posture while playing
- – Please practice exercises 8-12
Piano 1:30
- Worked on page 10 in class Mary had a Little Lamb
- Clapped eighth note rhythms together
- Showed fourth finger is F
- Page 10 and 11 for homework
Piano 2:10
- Worked on this old man on page 18 in class
- Showed how to switch from C to D position with right hand
- Clap some eighth Note rhythms exercises in class as well
- Pages 18 and 19 are homework
Ukulele 2:45
- Learn three little words but Bob Marley
- Played Mary had a Little Lamb and Skip to My Lou
- Played pages 6 number 14 and 16
- Homework is working on G7 chord and Skip to My Lou on page 7
Cello 3:20
- Taped all cellos first second and third position
- Started working on E on the D string with the first finger
- Homework is Page 8 numbers 20 through 23
What we practiced this week- October 17th
Violin 1:30
Today in class we learned how to play first line of Danse Macabre
For next class review pg 11-13 and Danse Macabre
Fun home practice video:
Violin 2:10
Violins 2:45
Advanced Violin 3:20
Piano 1:30
- – Reviewed high vs low notes
- – Reviewed notes C,D,E,F,G,A,B
- – Played Red light, Green light
- – Please review all notes on the piano
Advanced Winds 2:10
- – Reviewed notes on the staff
- – Played through exercises 23-32 in book
- – Reviewed proper posture
- – Please practice exercises 31-36
Flutes 2:45
- – Reviewed notes on the staff
- – Played pages 4-5 in book
- – Reviewed how to count rhythms
- – Please practice pages 5-7
Winds 3:20
- – Reviewed notes on the staff
- – Played through pages 1-2 in book
- – Reviewed how to count rhythms
- – Please practice pages 2-3
Piano 1:30
- Said our piano finger numbers 1, 2, 3, and 5 and which letters represent them, being C D E and G.
- Learn what a dotted half note look like and how to identify it.
- Homework is Pages 8 and 9.
Piano 2:10
- Clapped our eighth note exercises in class.
- Review students playing spring theme on page 14.
- Homework is pages 16 and 17.
Ukulele 2:45
- Played Mary had a little lamb and Skip to My Lou on page 4.
- Worked on page 5 with a different eighth note rhythms in class.
- Homework is pages 6 and 7 Skip to My Lou.
Cello 3:20
- Class worked on different ways of holding the bow and how to set up the cello with the footrest and pig height
- Played pages 4 and 5 in class
- Homework is pages 5 and 6
What we practiced this week- October 10th
Violin 1:30
Today in class we:
-reviewed how to hold the bow.
-play quater notes and quarter rests
Homework:
Practice Blue Book pg 11-13
BLUE BOOK PAGE 11. Bumper Cars. Scooter Ride, The Guitar Man
Violin 2:10
Today in class we:
-reviewed how to hold the bow
-learned how to cross strigs from D to A
Homework:
Practice Brown Book pg 3-6. Click on the time code below to watch instructional videos.
pg 6:
Violins 2:45
Today in class we:
-reviewed how to hold the bow
-learned how to cross strigs from D to A
Homework:
Practice Yellow-Brown Book pg 4-6. Click on the time code below to watch instructional videos.
Advanced Violin 3:20
Today in class we:
-reviewed how to hold the bow.
-learned how to play D-major arpeggio
-learned how to play Haydn’s Theme
Homework:
Practice all pieces on Green Book pg2
Piano 1:30
Advanced Winds 2:10
Winds 2:45
Winds 3:20
Piano 1:30
- Great class today, we reviewed C D And G and learned about dotted half notes
- For homework work on pages 7-9
Piano 2:10
- Today we looked at eighth note exercises and clapping them out lowed, and also had them count out lowed while playing Spring Theme
- Homework is pages 14-16
Ukulele 2:45
- In class we played yellow submarine and hokey pokey.
- We learned how to play a G7 chord
- Homework is working in the book Mary had a Little
Cello 3:20
- In class we worked on taking out our instruments safely and having all materials in the right place.
- We worked on our bow holds and played pg 4-5
- Homework is pg 4-5
What we practiced this week- October 3rd
Violin 1:30
Today in class we:
- reviewed how to set up the violin and hold the bow.
Homework:
- Practice Blue Book pg 2-7
- Please review the videos on setting up the violin.
- HOW TO SET UP VIOLIN & BOW
- INTRO TO THE VIOLIN
- Practice opening and setting up the violin. This means placing the shoulder rest on the violin.
- Please review the videos on tuning your instrument
Violin 2:10
Today in class we:
- -reviewed how to set up violin.
- -learned how to hold the bow.
Homework:
- Practice Brown Book pg 2 & 3. Click on the time code below to watch instructional videos.
- Review the videos on setting up the violin.
Violins 2:45
Today in class we:
- -reviewed how to hold the bow.
Homework:
Advanced Violin 3:20
Please review the videos on setting up the violin.
Practice opening and setting up the violin. This means placing the shoulder rest on the violin.
Piano 1:30
Advanced Winds 2:10
Winds 2:45
Winds 3:20
Piano 1:30
- Reviewed our piano fingers where middle C was
- Played pages 3 through 6 in class.
- Please work on pg 6-7 for homework
Piano 2:10
- students clapped and counted out loud exercises 19-22 in groups and played cabbage song.
- Homework spring theme
Ukulele 2:45
- Played the CMaj C7 and F Maj and played yellow submarine.
- Homework is working on the hokey pokey song and A min chord.
Cello 3:20
- Practiced setting up Cellos
- Played open D string exercises from pg 2-3, both by plucking and bowing.
- Continue to work on those pg 2-4 for homework
What we practiced this week- September 26th
Violin 1:30
Please review the videos on setting up the violin.
Practice opening and setting up the violin. This means placing the shoulder rest on the violin.
Violin 2:10
Please review the videos on setting up the violin.
Practice opening and setting up the violin. This means placing the shoulder rest on the violin.
Practice BROWN BOOK pg 2: #1-#4
Violins 2:45
Please review the videos on setting up the violin.
Practice opening and setting up the violin. This means placing the shoulder rest on the violin.
Practice BROWN BOOK pg 2: #1-#4
Advanced Violin 3:20
Please review the videos on setting up the violin.
Practice opening and setting up the violin. This means placing the shoulder rest on the violin.
Piano 1:30
Advanced Winds 2:10
Winds 2:45
Winds 3:20
Piano 1:30
- worked on making sure everyone understands finger numbers and letters for their right hand
- have them use the two description of half notes and quarter notes.
- Homework is pg 4 and 5
Piano 2:10
- Check each individual level of students
- taught the students to read 8th notes rhythm while clapping.
- Played page 12 exercises and take home to work on
Ukulele 2:45
- today we learned how to play Cmaj C7 and Fmaj.
- We also learned yellow submarine
- work on these new chords at home.
Cello 3:20
- Today we learned how to open the cello bag and where to find the bow.
- We also learned the names of our strings
- We learned the Up and Down bow
- Played the first open D exercises in our books.