Mrs. Jo Hanna

ORCHESTRA

Mrs. Hanna's Schedule

1st Period (8:30-9:15) / Planning Time
2nd Period (9:18-10:03) / 8th-grade Combined Orchestra
3rd Period (10:07-10:53) / 8th-grade General Music (S1) 8th-grade United Music (S2) (10:55-11:40) / LUNCH & Planning Time
4th Period (11:44-12:31) / 7th-grade Orchestra
5th Period (12:35-1:20) / 7th-grade Orchestra
6th Period (1:38-2:23) / 6th-grade Orchestra
7th Period (2:27-3:15) / 6th-grade Orchestra

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*Parents and Guardians Please Note:

Lessons and assignments are subject to change based on student need.
Please check your child’s Google Classroom or Student Backpack for the most up to date course information.
Grades can also be checked through the Parent Backpack.

8th-Grade Orchestra

Current Unit Topic

Scales: 4 Finger Patterns

Fall Concert Rehearsal

All-County/Region Auditions

Current Assignments

Performing Scales & Arpeggios
4 Finger Patterns practice
Scales: C, G, D, A, F, Bb
Rehearsing Music for combined 8th-grade & HS Fall Concert
Audition Preparations: Region & All-County

8th-Grade GENERAL MUSIC

Current Unit Topic

Music Theory 101:

Notes, Rhythm, Symbols

Introduction to Ukuleles

Current Assignments

Note Locations: Piano & Music Staff
Reading & Performing Rhythm Patterns
Music Terms
Ukulele: parts, holding, tuning, open string patterns, and fret locations

7th-Grade Orchestra

Current Unit Topic

Review of D, G, and C Major

Performance Skills

Fall Concert Preparations

Current Assignments

Review of skills from the end of last year
Key Signatures: D, G, and C Major (1-octave)
Practicing music with mixed instruments together
Preparations for Fall Concert

6th-Grade Orchestra

Current Unit Topic

Instrument Parts/Care

Pizz. vs. Arco - Open Strings

Beginning Music Theory

Current Assignments

Instrument Parts Quiz
Care of Instrument: Checks
Posture / Positioning
Open String Exercises: Pizzicato vs. Arco
Right Hand Exercises: (Bow )
Left Hand Exercises: (all 4 fingers down)