Summer Schedule – Guard & Percussion
Guard – July 16-18 Wed.-Fri. • 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Percussion – July 17-18 Thurs.-Fri. • 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Summer Schedule Band Camp – All Members
Week One
• July 21-25 Mon.-Fri.
• Mon., Tues., Wed. 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
• Thurs. 8:00 am – 8:00 pm
• Fri. 8:00 am – noon
Summer Schedule Band Camp – All Members
Week Two
• July 28-31 Mon.-Thurs.
• Mon., Tues., 8:00 am – 8:00 pm
• Wed. 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
• Thurs. 8:00 am – 8:00 pm
Activities / Resources
Activities for 1st, 2nd, 4th, and Jazz students – Ms. Singletary has put together some woodwind resources which are beneficial for all instrumentalists – check them out!
Here are the links to the youtube videos for warm ups and scales.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V9oB5lkexqk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=boVK0ljoegY
Activity 1- Find a percussion ensemble piece that you think your ensemble can handle and that you would like to try in the future. To find one, I suggest using Tapspace or Rowloff (links below)https://www.tapspace.com/percussion-ensemble/
| Percussion Ensemble Sheet Music – TapspaceThis arrangement of Ravel’s masterpiece recreates the colorful and vibrant work for percussion ensemble. This piece will challenge performers and engage audiences with its accessible Spanish flair.www.tapspace.com |
https://www.rowloff.com/ConcertFlder/ConcertClassical.html?letter=A-K
| Row-Loff Productions Percussion Literature – Concert Classical EnsemblesA Collection of 4 Grade I Ensembles based on popular Classical themes Surprise Symphony by Joseph Haydn (1:28) Eine kleine Nachtmusik by W. A. Mozart(1:10)www.rowloff.com |
Activity 2- Watch the videos and do the worksheet on wood blocks, temple blocks and gong/tamtam (worksheet attached)
Activity 3- Watch this video of the MTSU Snare Ensemble play in the 2014 PASIC Small Ensemble Competition. This ensemble won 1st place. (link below)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zFv8J0ozApM
| MTSU Snare Ensemble || Night In The BorrowCheck out the Middle Tennessee State University Snare Ensemble entitled “Night In The Borrow”! ================================================== For more vi…www.youtube.com |
Lesson Resources/Activities for the Week of April 20th
Activity 1 – Choose one of the following songs and submit a Flipgrid of you performing along with a band recording. Audio can be found at jwpepper.com or youtube.
-Symphonic Band (1st, 2nd, 6th), Look at; Into the Storm, The Rites of Tamburo
-Wind Ensemble (4th & 7th), Look at Novo Lenio, Impact.
-Guard / Jazz Class (5th & 6th) 24K Magic, My Songs Know What You Did
To access the sheet music… Go to https://www.jwpepper.com/sheet-music/sharemusic/ and enter the following access code at the bottom of the page KnceOVFHYNc=
Activity 2 – Discuss the music / your performance during our Tues/Thurs. TEAMS masterclass at 1pm. These are brief, 15-30 min max.
Activity 3 – Find some concert or marching band music at jwpepper.com and be prepared to share during the masterclass. We’re interested in the music selections that interest you.
“GETTING IN SHAPE! Developing a Personal Practice Routine.”
We all know that practice is the key to developing a musical skill set but unfocused practice can be frustrating. Horn-on-face is a good start to establish a practice routine but without goals, gets old quickly.
Unfocused practice is like getting in a car to go somewhere but without knowing exactly you’re going, how long it will take, or if you even have enough fuel or money to get there…in other words, you’re not going to get very far and you’re wasting time.
“So, how do I start a practice routine?” “What is a practice routine?” “Is it the same for everyone?” “How long should it take?”
There are some common parts to a practice routine, like, consistency of time, material, location… but these also can vary for different people. Your routine might be shorter or focus more on technique than that of a professional musician… some might spend more time on upcoming music, while others may focus more on scales and finger technique… practicing is like fashion, there are different fits for different people.
The Lesson
Watch the following youtube video and read/review the 3 articles on practicing. These articles are written for beginner, high school, and college level musicians. There’s also a live webinar with Patrick Sheridan (internationally famous tubist) on April 9, 1pm central time (link below).
After reading and watching this info, go to https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=j8uWO0wXZUuC61zDi54GbK__kbROGdBIqiSJ9m7WOUxUMElKS1hFNkxaTThMMlQ1Ukw1RFFTOExWMy4u
and answer these questions using complete sentences (in other words, fully explain your thoughts);
Websites / Videos
– https://youtu.be/mdTldMNVOfU
– Patrick Sheridan Live Webinar from Jupiter/Mapex Virtual Education Series
Thurs. April 9, 1pm CT, https://event.webinarjam.com/register/7/8v49wfw
– https://www.creativelive.com/blog/make-band-practice-more-productive/
– https://www.utc.edu/faculty/donald-zimmer/daily-practice-routine.php
Good afternoon,
The Directors would like to wish you and your family safety and good health in these strange times. We understand that there’s a lot of anxiousness and uncertainty; just know that things will get better and eventually return to normal. For our students, we encourage you to look at this through the lens that you’re experiencing something unique and different. Instead of looking at opportunities lost (performances, class meetings, etc.), look at what you’re gaining; time with family, opportunities to read and learn what you want, and discovering what your parents already know… there’s nothing good on daytime tv.
If you want to pick up your instrument, the Directors’ will provide curbside drop-off beneath the gym overhang, on Thurs. March 26. Complete this form to select your pick-up time and give the directors info to find your instrument in the locker room. https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=j8uWO0wXZUuC61zDi54GbK__kbROGdBIqiSJ9m7WOUxUQ0pVMVcwMTE5TjdCVTBEOUE0WFczSFIzMi4u
As far as the Universal spring trip refund, the tour company is working as quick as possible and we should have some info very soon. The tour company is having to work from home and greatly appreciates your patience and understanding.
For students desiring a leadership position next year, application and training links have been tweeted from @RiverdaleBand and we hope to have them on the website soon. Those online application materials are due by April 3rd. Leadership Application Link – https://forms.gle/2tvZrtDys2dryJPj7
For students wanting to sight-read music to pass the time, here’s a link to some public domain band music (lots of marches here…sorry horns!). https://www.bandmusicpdf.org/
Last but not least, we have no idea how any of this affects spring concerts/banquet/band activities at this time. We’ll deal with these challenges as we get closer – and know that we will find a way to celebrate our students and their successes, in some shape, form, or fashion.
Again, be safe, keep social distancing, wash your hands, and take care of each other.
Musically yours,
Mr. Aymett & Mr. Crossley
We are blown away by the awesome Mid-State Band audition results! Eleven Riverdale HS Band students earned a spot in the honor band clinic and SIX of those earned All-State status – the most Riverdale All-State Band representatives since 1987!
Making Mid-State are;
Matthew Johnson, clarinet
Skyler Cannon, clarinet
Emma Newberry, bass clarinet
Will Lantz, Eb clarinet
Cameron Wilson, trumpet
Hannah Swedberg, tuba
Maddy Bridges, clarinet
Emma Blackburn, Eb clarinet alternate.
Bella Hii, Trumpet
Daniel Norton, F-Horn
Josef Viramontes, Alto Sax
All-State Band members are;
Cameron Wilson, trumpet
Matthew Johnson, clarinet
Skyler Cannon, clarinet,
Hannah Swedberg, tuba
Emma Newberry, bass clarinet
Josef Viramontes, alto sax
While you’re taking a break from snow ball fights and building snowmen, check out these recordings of our Concert Assessment music! Some horn-on-face time (HOFT) this weekend will be crucial to our success next week!