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"Alpha Squadron" and "Conquest"
"Alpha Squadron" and "Conquest"
Info on the two new pieces we'll be working on! (click to see text)
Make sure you join your Google Classroom. CHECK YOUR EMAIL. The code is in there.
Look at the Band Google Drive for the sheet music for "Alpha Squadron" and "Conquest." (link to Drive in Classroom)
Subscribe to my (Ms. McDonald's) YouTube channel. Practice with the videos she made! The music is on the screen in the video! Click on image to the right ----->
Hopefully we can play together VERY soon! These first couple weeks after the holidays have been brutal. We miss you too. Stay tuned!! Practice on your own in the meantime.
2021-2022 projects...
2021-2022 projects...
Stay tuned for the latest projects for the start of this year!
Spring 2021, john williams
Spring 2021, john williams
Do you know who John Williams is?
He is a COMPOSER! A composer is someone who writes music.
John Williams has written the music for SO MANY MOVIES!!
Star Wars
Jurassic Park
Harry Potter
ET
Indiana Jones
Jaws
Superman
AND MORE!!! Click HERE to see a full list of films. It's CRAZY.
For the next couple months, we'll be learning all sorts of music by John Williams. If you see another movie from the list of movies found above or on his website, we could teach that to you as well. Just ask!!!
Click HERE to go to the Google Drive folder with all the music. We're always adding to it.
Backing tracks are in the folder called "Audio." Recordings will be due mid-May.
Google forms for submitting videos are here!
Star Wars Theme: https://forms.gle/mjLxYWJg8Z3qgWam7
Imperial March: https://forms.gle/QJ7hwufgAQVzzprh8
Jaws: https://forms.gle/pKntJQeXCDHctZu66
Other Solos: https://forms.gle/m4KJHAkFRcs7hCJW9
February 2021 "Closure" concert
February 2021 "Closure" concert
We're re-visiting the music from pre-COVID times to start off our year!
Everyone: CARDIFF CASTLE (click HERE for backing track)
6th Grade: LOST KINGDOM (click HERE for backing track)
7th Grade: USKUDAR (click HERE for backing track)
8th Grade: BRAZIL (click HERE for backing track)
Click on the name of the music above to access the Google Drive folder with all the music.
PRACTICE WITH THE BACKING TRACKS BEFORE YOU RECORD.
*The middle of Brazil is a little weird...I (Ms. McDonald) had to customize the first ending myself. But it works!
When you record, wear headphones for the backing track, and RECORD WITH A SEPARATE DEVICE.
Due date: Videos for this concert will be due by February 12, 2021.
Great job on sending me your videos! We've created a really special Virtual Holiday Concert, and I hope you enjoy it with your families!
Great job on sending me your videos! We've created a really special Virtual Holiday Concert, and I hope you enjoy it with your families!
WINTER CONCERT!!! DUE Thanksgiving!
WINTER CONCERT!!! DUE Thanksgiving!
This is what we've been working toward! Here are the instructions for recording your video for the 2020 VIRTUAL HOLIDAY JR. TIDE BAND CONCERT!!!
Practice your band holiday piece, bit by bit
6th grade = Holly Jolly Christmas
7th/8th grade = Minor Holiday Celebration
Practice your band holiday piece WITH THIS BACKING TRACK (click on your grade to access the backing track):
Record!
You MUST use headphones to listen and play along with the backing track.
Press "record" on your second device BEFORE you press play on the backing track.
example: Play backing track on chromebook WITH HEADPHONES, record video using your phone. Press record first on your phone, THEN press play to begin the backing track.
Make sure you're not playing directly close to your recording device's microphone--sit at least 6 feet away from it.
Please wear something red or holiday-related (like a santa hat or tinsel!). Dress up like you would for a live in-person concert.
Send it to Ms. McDonald before you celebrate Thanksgiving. She will be very grateful to you. ;-)
October ProjecT, Due October 19
October ProjecT, Due October 19
We want you to send in a recording of "Ode to Joy." It's a great song to know, and it's easy to put together. Mr. Holmes has put the music to all the parts on Google Drive. THIS WILL BE DUE ON MONDAY, OCTOBER 19.
Instructions READ CAREFULLY:
Practice Ode to Joy with a metronome. Make sure the clicks line up with the quarter notes.
Click the JOY EMOJI for your sheet music to Ode to Joy.
Click HERE for ProMetronome app for Apple.
Click HERE ProMetronome app for Android.
Click HERE if you are on a chromebook or computer.
Use a metronome when you record your video. USE HEADPHONES. I do NOT want to hear the metronome.
Choose a tempo: 80, 100, 120, or 140.
If you choose one that's too fast, choose one of the slower tempos.
Let the metronome click for 16 counts total, then start playing. 80, 100, 120, or 140.
THE TEMPO YOU CHOOSE IS CRUCIAL. IF YOU CHOOSE A TEMPO THAT IS NOT 80, 100, 120, OR 140, YOU WILL NOT BE IN THE VIDEO.
CLAP on beat 9.
Be really loud and clear.
Save the file to your Google Drive, and save it as "YourNameOdeToJoy" (ex: MsMcDonaldOdeToJoy)
Upload the video to your Google Drive and fill out the form below.
September ProjecT
September ProjecT
We want you to send in a recording of "Happy Birthday." It's a great song to know, and it's easy to put together. Mr. Holmes has put the music to all the parts on Google Drive.
Click on the birthday cake or "Happy Birthday" to access the files.
Open your camera on your device and bring it into selfie mode, video.
Play "Happy Birthday" at any tempo.
Share the video with Ms. McDonald:
Email them to her (cmcdonald@everett.k12.ma.us)
OR
Upload the video to your Google Drive and fill out the form below.
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