Reminders:
- Grade 7 and 8 Woodwind Days permission forms are now due
- Junior Winds needs to meet at the University at 10:00a.m. on Sat. Oct. 22 at Riddell Theater. They will be finished at 11:30a.m. -
Coming Up
-Woodwind Days - Oct. 19 - Grade 7 and 8 flute, bassoon, clarinet, bass clarinet and saxophone players will be bused to the university at 9:30a.m. on Oct. 19. Students need to bring a lunch. They will participate in clinics, and be treated to a concert. Students will be bused back at 12:30p.m.
- Junior Winds Clinic - Oct. 21 - 9:30-10:30a.m. at Campbell.
- Junior Winds at University Sat. Oct. 22 - 10:00 meet at Riddell, will be finished at 11:30a.m.
This Week in Grade 6 Band
We are continuing to work on our breathing, and continuing to work on our first five notes. Brass players are working on lip slurs. Woodwind players are working on long tones. Percussionists are working on sticking on mallets. Everyone is working on rhythm reading. We have read whole, half, quarter, eighth, and some of us even have tried sixteenth notes. When we first begin reading music is an obstacle for some students. We are using our composition books to practice writing and naming our first five notes. Students who found this very easy were asked to instead write their own composition using the first five notes. We practiced composing using scale numbers and volunteer composer/conductors came up to do an on the spot composition. We also learned the twelve bar blues and started learning the jazz standard C Jam Blues.
Students were asked to:
1. Practice - 1.21, 1.22, 1.23, 1.24
2. Experiment - by looking at their fingering or rudiment chart on p.55
3. Create - their own composition using 5 notes
This Week in Grade 7 Band
We are working very hard at subdivisions. Many of us seem to struggle with keeping the same pulse! Students are encouraged to download a free metronome app to help them keep a steady pulse. We also began working on chromatic scales. We explained the importance of chromatic as practicing these not only helps with hand position, but it reminds us of fingerings. We began practicing the chromatic scale first by using our fingering charts and moving up one "box" in our chart at a time. We have also been experimenting with matching sounds. Students were asked to take ownership of bringing their section in, and then attempt to create a unison pitch. Students are in the process of playing 40 - end of Clouds for us. We are getting ready to move on to new music and so students need to make sure they have Clouds and Daybreak learned.
Students were asked to:
1. Practice 40 - end of Clouds
2. Practice their chromatic scale
This Week in Grade 8 Band
This week we had a great clinic with Mr. G at the U of R. Mr. G talked about adding emotion to the music as well as shaping the phrase and we sounded really good by the end of it. Both pieces are coming along nicely but we still need to work on the fine details.
The next piece we are going to start on is Resplendent Light. This piece is not technically too difficult but is incredibly hard in regards to the emotional element.
The next playing test is on the first 26 measures of Canticum.
Friday, 14 October 2016
Friday, 7 October 2016
Happy Thanksgiving!
Reminders:
- Grade 8 Retreat forms are now due
- Grade 7 and 8 Woodwind days forms need to be returned next week
Coming Up
Wed. Oct. 12 - Grade 8 Retreat at the University
Wed. Oct. 19 - Woodwind Day at the University in the morning
Sat. Oct. 22 - Junior Winds workshop with Dr. MacKay meet at 10:00 at Riddell Theater and leave and will be done at 11:40a.m.
Nov. 23 - Jazz Band and Junior Winds Band Room Concert 7:00p.m.
Dec. 5 - Grade 7 and 8 Concert
Dec. 6 - Grade 6 Concert
Grade 6 Band
This week in Grade 6 Band we practiced our first five notes. Each instrument has its own challenges with this. Flutes tend to struggle with moving fingers quickly, clarinets usually find it awkward covering holes and saxophones sometimes struggle with not hitting the side keys and not using too much mouthpiece. Brass students tend to struggle with either their low notes or high notes. Percussionists usually find it tricky at first seeing notes on the bells. All of these struggles are normal and take a little time. We also worked on music reading. To do this in our composition books students practiced writing their first five notes. We will continue to use our composition books regularly.
Students were asked to practice:
1. Lines 1.16, 1.17. 1. 18. 1. 20 from our blue book.
2. Practice writing our first five notes.
3. Try listening to a clip of our instrument from a you tube video.
4. We listed a song for fun that students could experiment with.
In Grade 7 Band
This week in Grade 7 band we worked on 3/4 time, solfege, the chromatic scale, and subdividing. To learn 3/4 time we worked both from our orange book and worked on Clouds 46-end. To learn the chromatic scale we used our fingering chart and followed each fingering as it moved up beginning on our concert Bb. We have continued to work on our balance and our blend, and are continuing with the Breathing Gym to work on our air.
Students were asked to practice:
1. Clouds 46 - end
2. Chromatic Scale using our fingering
In Grade 8 Band
In preparing for our clinic this Wednesday, the Grade 8's have been working on shaping phrases. We've discussed and marked in our music places to breathe and the dynamics that should be used, even if they aren't marked. Everyone has played through their circle of 4ths test. Now we need to focus on the ends of the pieces and the transitions.
- Grade 8 Retreat forms are now due
- Grade 7 and 8 Woodwind days forms need to be returned next week
Coming Up
Wed. Oct. 12 - Grade 8 Retreat at the University
Wed. Oct. 19 - Woodwind Day at the University in the morning
Sat. Oct. 22 - Junior Winds workshop with Dr. MacKay meet at 10:00 at Riddell Theater and leave and will be done at 11:40a.m.
Nov. 23 - Jazz Band and Junior Winds Band Room Concert 7:00p.m.
Dec. 5 - Grade 7 and 8 Concert
Dec. 6 - Grade 6 Concert
Grade 6 Band
This week in Grade 6 Band we practiced our first five notes. Each instrument has its own challenges with this. Flutes tend to struggle with moving fingers quickly, clarinets usually find it awkward covering holes and saxophones sometimes struggle with not hitting the side keys and not using too much mouthpiece. Brass students tend to struggle with either their low notes or high notes. Percussionists usually find it tricky at first seeing notes on the bells. All of these struggles are normal and take a little time. We also worked on music reading. To do this in our composition books students practiced writing their first five notes. We will continue to use our composition books regularly.
Students were asked to practice:
1. Lines 1.16, 1.17. 1. 18. 1. 20 from our blue book.
2. Practice writing our first five notes.
3. Try listening to a clip of our instrument from a you tube video.
4. We listed a song for fun that students could experiment with.
In Grade 7 Band
This week in Grade 7 band we worked on 3/4 time, solfege, the chromatic scale, and subdividing. To learn 3/4 time we worked both from our orange book and worked on Clouds 46-end. To learn the chromatic scale we used our fingering chart and followed each fingering as it moved up beginning on our concert Bb. We have continued to work on our balance and our blend, and are continuing with the Breathing Gym to work on our air.
Students were asked to practice:
1. Clouds 46 - end
2. Chromatic Scale using our fingering
In Grade 8 Band
In preparing for our clinic this Wednesday, the Grade 8's have been working on shaping phrases. We've discussed and marked in our music places to breathe and the dynamics that should be used, even if they aren't marked. Everyone has played through their circle of 4ths test. Now we need to focus on the ends of the pieces and the transitions.
Friday, 30 September 2016
Good Bye September!
Reminders:
- T-shirt forms are now due. T-shirt orders will be placed this week. If you have not already done so, please e-mail us the size of t-shirt your child would like
- Grade 8 Retreat forms are now due.
- Instrument loan forms are now due.
Congratulations!
Congratulations to all Junior Winds students who participated in the Friday night Retreat night.
This Week:
In Grade 6 Band
This week Grade 6's continued to work on the fundamentals of using air, proper posture, and playing position. We have begun to introduce more music reading. As well, we began experimenting with the fourth and fifth notes of our concert Bb scale.
Students were asked to practice:
1. Page 7 in their blue book (if this is easy, they may move on)
2. Asked to "experiment" with new notes. (Fingering charts were found on P. 55. Some students were curious about discovering new notes and so used this to find a few more new notes.)
3. Find a "fun fact" about their instrument. (At the front of our book is a very brief history of our instrument.)
4. If students wanted to they could practice a song for fun. This week's song was Star Wars.
In Grade 7 Band
We continued to work on developing our sense of internal pulse. We also worked on 3/4 time and continued to work on our breathing. The Grade 7's are making big improvements each week.
This week Grade 7's were asked to Practice"
1. From our Orange Book - p.3
2. Clouds - measure 46 to the end
3. All of Daybreak
In Grade 8 Band
We are starting to work on shaping phrases in our pieces. We have most of the notes and rhythms learned in Canticum and A Quiet Song so now it's time to take it to the next level. This includes determining breathing points, adding dynamics, balancing to the melody.
Most students have finished testing the circle of fourths for memory. Everyone did quite good (even if they just memorized it 5 minutes before playing it!). We also have most of the U of R clinic permission forms in but are still needing some in. If it's easier to scan it and email it to me that would be fine.
Have a good weekend!
- T-shirt forms are now due. T-shirt orders will be placed this week. If you have not already done so, please e-mail us the size of t-shirt your child would like
- Grade 8 Retreat forms are now due.
- Instrument loan forms are now due.
Congratulations!
Congratulations to all Junior Winds students who participated in the Friday night Retreat night.
This Week:
In Grade 6 Band
This week Grade 6's continued to work on the fundamentals of using air, proper posture, and playing position. We have begun to introduce more music reading. As well, we began experimenting with the fourth and fifth notes of our concert Bb scale.
Students were asked to practice:
1. Page 7 in their blue book (if this is easy, they may move on)
2. Asked to "experiment" with new notes. (Fingering charts were found on P. 55. Some students were curious about discovering new notes and so used this to find a few more new notes.)
3. Find a "fun fact" about their instrument. (At the front of our book is a very brief history of our instrument.)
4. If students wanted to they could practice a song for fun. This week's song was Star Wars.
In Grade 7 Band
We continued to work on developing our sense of internal pulse. We also worked on 3/4 time and continued to work on our breathing. The Grade 7's are making big improvements each week.
This week Grade 7's were asked to Practice"
1. From our Orange Book - p.3
2. Clouds - measure 46 to the end
3. All of Daybreak
In Grade 8 Band
We are starting to work on shaping phrases in our pieces. We have most of the notes and rhythms learned in Canticum and A Quiet Song so now it's time to take it to the next level. This includes determining breathing points, adding dynamics, balancing to the melody.
Most students have finished testing the circle of fourths for memory. Everyone did quite good (even if they just memorized it 5 minutes before playing it!). We also have most of the U of R clinic permission forms in but are still needing some in. If it's easier to scan it and email it to me that would be fine.
Have a good weekend!
Friday, 23 September 2016
September!
Congratulations!
Congratulations to all Campbell Area Grade 6 students and those Grade 7 beginners on a wonderful head start clinic. Your time, focus and ability to keep trying was very appreciated.
THANK YOU
We had a number of Grade 7 and 8 students who helped at both of our head start weekends. Your help was extremely appreciated. Thank you!
Reminders
1. T-shirt forms are now due. All we really need is your child's t-shirt size. Payments for the t-shirts are online.
2. Instrument rental forms are also now due. Payments for this may also be made online.
3. Band transportation fees for McVeety, Grant Road and Perry may be made online.
4. Grade 8 Retreat permission forms are now due.
In Grade 6 Band
In Grade 6 Band we have been reinforcing proper posture, focus, and playing position. We have begun practicing the Breathing Gym in order to help us get more air into our instruments. We are experimenting with our first three notes and creating our own compositions. Students were asked to practice:
1. Pages 5 and 6 in our Blue Book. (If they master these pages, students were asked to move on.)
2. Experiment with our first three notes
3. See if they can find a you tube video with their instrument in it
4. Only for fun - practice In the Jungle. (This was a song we learned only for fun. If students are not ready to practice it , that is fine. Note names were written on the board, however it is just for fun. )
In Grade 7 Band
In Grade 7 Band students have or will be receiving an Orange Measures of Success Book. This is will be turned in at the end of the school year. We have begun working on changing the "pulse" and developing a sense of internal pulse. We have many right notes, but not always at the same time and so we are spending a great deal of time working on our timing. Students were also given a piece of music that was written in Solfege. First we learned this by singing, then by playing. We then figured out that each measure was a broken down chord. We rearranged each measure to make it our own. We will continue to experiment with this. Students were asked to practice:
1. Daybreak beginning to end
2. Clouds - beginning to measure 32.
In Grade 8 Band
This week we worked on our circle of fourths, Canticum, and A Quiet Song. Students will be tested on the circle of fourths for memory in sectionals next week. Students should be practicing quite a bit right now getting ready for our clinic with Professor Ghiglione on October 12th . Permission forms have been sent home but if you didn't get one you can find it on the left side menu marked Grade 8 Band Clinic Permission Form.
Congratulations to all Campbell Area Grade 6 students and those Grade 7 beginners on a wonderful head start clinic. Your time, focus and ability to keep trying was very appreciated.
THANK YOU
We had a number of Grade 7 and 8 students who helped at both of our head start weekends. Your help was extremely appreciated. Thank you!
Reminders
1. T-shirt forms are now due. All we really need is your child's t-shirt size. Payments for the t-shirts are online.
2. Instrument rental forms are also now due. Payments for this may also be made online.
3. Band transportation fees for McVeety, Grant Road and Perry may be made online.
4. Grade 8 Retreat permission forms are now due.
In Grade 6 Band
In Grade 6 Band we have been reinforcing proper posture, focus, and playing position. We have begun practicing the Breathing Gym in order to help us get more air into our instruments. We are experimenting with our first three notes and creating our own compositions. Students were asked to practice:
1. Pages 5 and 6 in our Blue Book. (If they master these pages, students were asked to move on.)
2. Experiment with our first three notes
3. See if they can find a you tube video with their instrument in it
4. Only for fun - practice In the Jungle. (This was a song we learned only for fun. If students are not ready to practice it , that is fine. Note names were written on the board, however it is just for fun. )
In Grade 7 Band
In Grade 7 Band students have or will be receiving an Orange Measures of Success Book. This is will be turned in at the end of the school year. We have begun working on changing the "pulse" and developing a sense of internal pulse. We have many right notes, but not always at the same time and so we are spending a great deal of time working on our timing. Students were also given a piece of music that was written in Solfege. First we learned this by singing, then by playing. We then figured out that each measure was a broken down chord. We rearranged each measure to make it our own. We will continue to experiment with this. Students were asked to practice:
1. Daybreak beginning to end
2. Clouds - beginning to measure 32.
In Grade 8 Band
This week we worked on our circle of fourths, Canticum, and A Quiet Song. Students will be tested on the circle of fourths for memory in sectionals next week. Students should be practicing quite a bit right now getting ready for our clinic with Professor Ghiglione on October 12th . Permission forms have been sent home but if you didn't get one you can find it on the left side menu marked Grade 8 Band Clinic Permission Form.
Wednesday, 31 August 2016
Welcome Back!
Welcome Back!
We are looking forward to a wonderful 2016-17 school year!
We will be coming around to each school to visit students, answer questions, and hand out band schedules.
Dates to Watch
Thurs. Sept. 8 - First Day of Junior Winds
Fri. Sept. 9 (Day 1) - First "Day 1" of Band Classes
Fri. Sept 9- Grade 6 Headstart Clinic or anyone learning a new instrument - 6-8p.m. at Campbell
Sat. Sept. 10 - Grade 6 Headstart Clinic or anyone learning a new instrument - 9:30a.m.-12:30p.m. at Campbell
**Help is welcomed at the Grade 6 Headstart Clinic! Any Grade 7 or 8 student that is interested in helping should let us know.
Mon. Sept. 12 - First "Day 2" Band Day
Tues. Sept. 13 - First "Day 3" Band Day
Wed. Sept. 14 - First "Day 4" Band Day
Thurs. Sept. 15 - First "Day 5" Band Day
Tues. Sept. 27 - First Jazz Band
Wed. Sept. 28 - First Wed. Jazz Band
Books
Grade 7's will be starting with a review using the same book as last year. They do NOT need to buy the second book. We will supply it. Grade 8's do not need to purchase a new book. Music will be distributed in class.
Band Schedule
Day 1 Morning - Massey, McVeety Grade 7 Band and Grade 8 Band
Day 1 Afternoon - Perry Grade 6 Sectionals
Day 2 Morning - Grant Road and Perry Grade 7 Band and Grade 8 Band
Day 2 Afternoon - Massey Grade 6 Sectionals
Day 3 Morning - Grade 6 Band (Perry, Grant Road, Massey, McVeety)
Day 3 Afternoon - Grant Road Grade 7 Sectionals and Perry Grade 8 Sectionals
Day 4 Morning - Massey Grade 7 and 8 Sectionals
Day 4 Afternoon - Massey Grade 7 and 8 sectionals and Grant Road Grade 6 Sectionals
Day 5 Morning - Grant Road Grade 8 Sectionals and Perry Grade 7 Sectionals
Day 5 Afternoon - McVeety Grade 6, 7, 8 Sectionals
We are looking forward to a wonderful 2016-17 school year!
We will be coming around to each school to visit students, answer questions, and hand out band schedules.
Dates to Watch
Thurs. Sept. 8 - First Day of Junior Winds
Fri. Sept. 9 (Day 1) - First "Day 1" of Band Classes
Fri. Sept 9- Grade 6 Headstart Clinic or anyone learning a new instrument - 6-8p.m. at Campbell
Sat. Sept. 10 - Grade 6 Headstart Clinic or anyone learning a new instrument - 9:30a.m.-12:30p.m. at Campbell
**Help is welcomed at the Grade 6 Headstart Clinic! Any Grade 7 or 8 student that is interested in helping should let us know.
Mon. Sept. 12 - First "Day 2" Band Day
Tues. Sept. 13 - First "Day 3" Band Day
Wed. Sept. 14 - First "Day 4" Band Day
Thurs. Sept. 15 - First "Day 5" Band Day
Tues. Sept. 27 - First Jazz Band
Wed. Sept. 28 - First Wed. Jazz Band
Books
Grade 7's will be starting with a review using the same book as last year. They do NOT need to buy the second book. We will supply it. Grade 8's do not need to purchase a new book. Music will be distributed in class.
Band Schedule
Day 1 Morning - Massey, McVeety Grade 7 Band and Grade 8 Band
Day 1 Afternoon - Perry Grade 6 Sectionals
Day 2 Morning - Grant Road and Perry Grade 7 Band and Grade 8 Band
Day 2 Afternoon - Massey Grade 6 Sectionals
Day 3 Morning - Grade 6 Band (Perry, Grant Road, Massey, McVeety)
Day 3 Afternoon - Grant Road Grade 7 Sectionals and Perry Grade 8 Sectionals
Day 4 Morning - Massey Grade 7 and 8 Sectionals
Day 4 Afternoon - Massey Grade 7 and 8 sectionals and Grant Road Grade 6 Sectionals
Day 5 Morning - Grant Road Grade 8 Sectionals and Perry Grade 7 Sectionals
Day 5 Afternoon - McVeety Grade 6, 7, 8 Sectionals
Wednesday, 22 June 2016
Have a Great Summer!
Thank you to all Band students and to all families for a wonderful band year. Thank you for all your work.
For students attending band camps - information can be found at:
Mr. Mossing's camp - (306)527-4556 or email at
bobmossing@accesscomm.ca
Saskatchewan Band Association Camps
http://saskband.org/2016-saskatchewan-summer-band-camp-program/
Prairielands Jazz Camp
http://www.prairielandsjazzcamp.com/
Have a wonderful summer! We look forward to seeing you in the fall.
Friday, 6 May 2016
Concert Preparation
Congratulations!!
Congratulations to all Grade 7 and 8 Junior Winds students and Grade 7 and 8 Jazz Band students on a very fun performance on Music Monday. All of you had very nice performances!
Reminders:
- Grade 6 Band students are reminded to return permission form for May 13 National Youth Band concert
- Grade 7 Band students are reminded to return permission form for Moose Jaw Trip
- Junior Winds Students are reminded to return permission form for Moose Jaw Trip
All Groups!
All of our groups are in the final preparations for our spring concerts. Students are reminded to take instruments home and to practice. May can be quite confusing with many activities and trips. It is easy to lose track of days. Please see below for the list of this week's upcoming days.
Monday May 9 - Day 4 - Massey Grade 7 and 8 sectionals, Grant Road Grade 6 sectionals, RCS
Grade 6 and 7 sectionals
- there will be Grade 6 Jazz Band after school
Tuesday May 10 - Day 5 - Gr. 7 Perry sectionals, , McVeety Gade 6,7
- There will be no Grade 8 Grant Road or Grade 8 McVeety sectionals
-There will be Gr. 7/8 jazz band after school
Wednesday May 11- Day 1 - Massey, McVeety, RCS Grade 7 Band, Perry Grade 6 sectionals and - - - There will be no Perry Grade 8 sectionals
- There will be Grade 6 Junior Winds before school and there will be Grade 7/8 jazz band after school
Thursday May 12- Day 2 - Grade 8 Full Band, Grade 7 Grant Road and Perry Band, and Massey Grade 6 sectionals
- There will be Gr. 7/8 Junior Winds at 7:30a.m.
Friday May 13- Day 3 - Grade 6's going to listen to National Youth Band Concert
- The bus will begin pickups at 9:55a.m. They will be bused to Martin Collegiate for the concert and return at 11:30a.m.
Grant Road Grade 7 sectionals
Upcoming Concerts
May 13 - Grade 6's to Martin to listen to National Youth Band
May 16 - Massey, McVeety, RCS 7's to Moose Jaw
May 17 - Grant Road and Perry Grade 7's to Moose Jaw
May 18 - Junior Winds to Moose Jaw
May 24 - Grade 6 Band Concert, Gr. 6 Junior Winds and Gr. 6 Jazz Band performing
May 27 - Grade 6 School Tours
May 27 - Swing into Spring - Gr. 7/8 Jazz Band performing
May 30 - Grade 7 /8 Band Concert, Gr. 7/8 Junior Winds and Gr. 7/8 Jazz performing
June 2 - Gr. 7/8 Junior Winds performing with Campbell Wind Ensemble
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