Daily Learning Target
- Book 2: By the end of rehearsal today I will be able to identify and respond appropriately to G# as demonstrated by my performance of #54.
- Book 1: By the end of rehearsal today I will be able to use my 4th finger (violin/viola) / play in 2.5 position (cello) / play in 3rd position (bass) as demonstrated by my performance of #83.
Homework
- Everyone:
- * Performance Assessment * G Major Scale (memorized, quarter notes at 120 bpm)
- For the Right Hand No. 1
- For the Ears - D Major
- For the Ears - Bowing Variations A-D
- "Classic Christmas Medley"
- Book 2:
- Pg. 13
- "Winter"
- "The Christmas Train"
- Book 1:
- Pg. 23
- "Two Winter Sketches"
Classroom & Rehearsal Activities
[5] First Five
[15] Ensemble Warmup
- For the Right Hand No. 1
- For the Ears
- D Major Scale
- Bowing Variations A-D (break down one at a time)
- Book 1 pg. 27 #98 (G Major Scale)
- 120 bpm, quarter notes (do not repeat the top note)
[15] Book 1
- 82
- 83
- Violin/Viola: 4th finger
- Cello: 2.5 position
- Bass: 3rd position
[10] Book 2
- Violins/Violas - high 3rd finger on G string
- Cellos - forward extension on G string
- 52-54
[25] Ensemble Rehearsal
- "Two Winter Sketches"
- "The Christmas Train"
- "Winter"
- "Classic Christmas Medley"
[5] Wrap Up
- Review DLT & HW
[4] Pack up, straighten stands and chairs