Hafa Adai, Amazing Advanced Band Hawks!  

I felt that last week's rehearsal went a little bit better than our first rehearsal; however, the lagging is definitely challenging.  A couple of things that may help prevent horrible lagging would be:

1)  Use headphones

2) Make sure all other devices are turned off (TV's, etc.).

Some of you still have not picked up your instrument.   Please email me if you would like to pick your instrument up, and we can arrange a time that is best for your family and for me.   If your parents work and you want to get your instrument, but absolutely can't come to school at that time, please email me.  Perhaps we can make other arrangements.  My email is cwflores@gdoe.net.

My goal is to outfit all of you with instruments so that we can try our best to really be a true band.  Most of your new assignments will be performance related; however, I will continue to give alternate assignments to those who still do not have an instrument to play.   We will also be using SmartMusic more and more.  

I know a lot of you want a lot of songs right away.  I humbly ask for your patience.  It will take some time to scan all the music for everyone.  Little by little,  I will build our music library via Google Classroom.   Each week, I will try to add in more songs.  I am looking forward to more rehearsals!

By the way, if you need help with anything, I am here for you.  I will do anything to help you, even if it is a private Zoom session just for you to help you understand things better.  I am still trying to foster our theme: "ONE BAND, ONE SOUND, ONE TEAM, ONE FAMILY".   When you don't join Zoom sessions or connect with me, I really worry about you!

Special thanks to all the parents who attended Parent-Teacher Conference and my special Zoom meeting!  It was wonderful meeting all of you!  Some parents have requested a third Zoom conference, as they were unable to attend last week's Zoom conference.  I will run it again on Thursday.  Please scroll down for the Zoom link.

Have a great week, everyone!  Please stay healthy and safe!

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HERE ARE OUR LESSONS FOR THE WEEK:

NOVEMBER 16TH: 

 IF YOU HAVE YOUR INSTRUMENT:

If you have your instrument, practice the Concert Bb Major Scale, the Chromatic Scale, and all songs you have available to you in Google Classroom.  Use the practice record in Google Classroom to insert how many minutes you practice this week.   This practice record is good for the entire week.  You can submit it to me on Monday, November 23RD.  You do not have to do any additional assignment.

• PRACTICE RECORD - NOV.16TH -20TH 

IF YOU DO NOT HAVE YOUR INSTRUMENT:

Please complete this assignment in Google Classroom.  It is a review of basic music theory.

•  RHYTHM WORKSHEET METER/TIME SIGNATURES 

NOVEMBER 17TH:  

FOR 4TH PERIOD:  It's a regular ZOOM REHEARSAL for 4th Period!  I can't wait to work with you once again!

FOR 8TH PERIOD:  It's a SECTIONAL REHEARSAL DAY FOR SAXOPHONES.  Saxophone players, please join so that I can give you extra help!  All other musicians will wait until Thursday for the general rehearsal.

NOVEMBER 18TH:  

IF YOU HAVE YOUR INSTRUMENT:

If you have your instrument, continue to practice the Concert Bb Major Scale, the Chromatic Scale, and all songs you have available to you in Google Classroom.  Use the practice record in Google Classroom to insert how many minutes you practice this week.   This practice record is good for the entire week.  You can submit it to me on Monday, November 23RD.  You do not have to do any additional assignment.

• PRACTICE RECORD - NOV.16TH -20TH 

IF YOU DO NOT HAVE YOUR INSTRUMENT:

Please complete this assignment in Google Classroom.  It is a review of basic music theory.

•  RHYTHM WORKSHEET 8TH NOTES 

NOVEMBER 19TH:   ZOOM REHEARSAL!   Today, is our regular Zoom Rehearsal for all students!  Make sure you have your instruments with you; ready to go!  Also, if you can, print out your copy of  "OLD TOWN ROAD", "DEFEATING THE GIANT", "THE AVENGERS", and 'WILLIAM TELL OVERTURE".   That's the only way we can really play together.  If you don't have your instrument, be ready to sing along!  All students should participate even if they don't have an instrument to use! Scroll down for the meeting code.

NOVEMBER 20TH:

IF YOU HAVE YOUR INSTRUMENT:

If you have your instrument, continue to practice the Concert Bb Major Scale, the Chromatic Scale, and all songs you have available to you in Google Classroom.  Use the practice record in Google Classroom to insert how many minutes you practiced this week.   This practice record is good for the entire week.  You can submit it to me on Monday, November 23RD.  You do not have to do any additional assignment.

IF YOU DO NOT HAVE YOUR INSTRUMENT

Use today to catch up on all band assignments.  Progress Reports will be coming out soon.

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Scroll down to see all the Zoom Meet Sessions.  Have a great week!  Stay Healthy and Safe!

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FOR 4TH PERIOD:   11/17/20 TUESDAY

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Carroll Flores is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: ADVANCED BAND REHEARSAL

Time: Nov 17, 2020 11:05 AM Guam, Port Moresby

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81880293010?pwd=bTlpZXFmbU1uMFMzb2hJVFUvMCtkQT09

Meeting ID: 818 8029 3010

Passcode: REHEARSAL

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FOR 8TH PERIOD:     11/17/20 TUESDAY

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Carroll Flores is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: SECTIONAL REHEARSAL FOR SAXOPHONES

Time: Nov 17, 2020 02:34 PM Guam, Port Moresby

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84113369093?pwd=Um01c0hpSHFXTmNKc1BrVXVIbmFlUT09

Meeting ID: 841 1336 9093

Passcode: SAXOPHONES

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FOR 4TH PERIOD:   11/19/20 THURSDAY

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Carroll Flores is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: ADVANCED BAND REHEARSAL

Time: Nov 19, 2020 11:05 AM Guam, Port Moresby

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87572430592?pwd=bXM5SUk2T2w1TnZ4YXVzUGI5bSsrdz09

Meeting ID: 875 7243 0592

Passcode: REHEARSAL

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FOR 8TH PERIOD:     11/19/20 THURSDAY

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Carroll Flores is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: ADVANCED BAND REHEARSAL

Time: Nov 19, 2020 02:34 PM Guam, Port Moresby

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82035379709?pwd=RjNXcVVWR01IT1VtMStQVjk2VEQvQT09

Meeting ID: 820 3537 9709

Passcode: REHEARSAL

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Check back for assignments that coincide with this lesson!  You may find them all in Google Classroom this week!

• EMAIL   cwflores@gdoe.net

Musically yours, Mrs. Flores