BAND LESSONS FOR THE WEEK OF NOVEMBER 9TH  - NOVEMBER  13TH



FOR BEGINNING  BAND:


Hafa Adai, Amazing Band Hawks!  For those of you who have attended Zoom Meetings and have stayed on task with all band assignments; I couldn't be more proud!  I am thoroughly enjoying this opportunity to work with you and get to know you all better!  Still, I am extremely worried!  There are some students who I still cannot connect with.  There are others who attended the first Zoom session, and perhaps did one or two assignments; but, sadly, I haven't heard from you since those first few days.  Class, I know this is hard.  I am sure some of you feel overwhelmed with remote learning.  Still, these assignments are not difficult.  If you need extra help, please reach out to me.   I will bend backward to help you.  All you have to do is email me to let me know you need help, and I will be sure to reach out to you!    If you need help in any way,  all you have to do is reach out to me.   My email is:  cwflores@gdoe.net. 


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Here is a list of all of the assignments we have done so far in 2nd Quarter:

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HERE ARE OUR LESSONS FOR THE WEEK:

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NOVEMBER 9TH:   Usually Mondays are MAKE-UP DAYS; however, since Wednesday is a holiday, we are going to have a Zoom session, instead.  We are going to learn how to play the recorder.  If you didn't get a recorder, you are still required to attend the Zoom meeting.  I can still teach you even if you don't have a recorder yet.


NOVEMBER 10th:   Check Google Classroom for a new assignment!


NOVEMBER 11TH:   SCHOOL HOLIDAY!  IT'S VETERANS' DAY


NOVEMBER 12TH:   Check Google Classroom for a new assignment!


NOVEMBER 13TH:  IF YOU STILL NEED TO PICK UP A RECORDER, PLEASE COME TO FBLG BETWEEN 12:30 - 1:30PM!  I WILL BE WAITING FOR YOU IN THE BAND ROOM (ROOM F2; NEXT TO THE CAFETERIA).  THE DOOR WILL BE OPEN!  YOU WILL SEE ME WAITING FOR YOU BEHIND A TABLE.

If you need help with any of our assignments, email me and I will arrange to work with you either one-on-one or within small groups.  cwflores@gdoe.net.

Check in on Google Classroom to view the assignments.  Please scroll down to see all the Zoom Meet Sessions.  Have a great week!  Stay Healthy and Safe!

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FOR 1ST PERIOD:  ZOOM MEETING FOR ALL BEGINNING BAND STUDENTS:  LET'S LEARN HOW TO PLAY THE RECORDER.

NOVEMBER 9TH - MONDAY-8:30 AM

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Carroll Flores is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: PLAYING OUR RECORDERS FOR THE FIRST TIME

Time: Nov 9, 2020 08:30 AM Guam, Port Moresby

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86961958567?pwd=NzZEaU8wSUxWMFdQemVWZTNPa052dz09

Meeting ID: 869 6195 8567

Passcode: BAND

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FOR 3RD PERIOD :  ZOOM MEETING FOR ALL BEGINNING BAND STUDENTS:  LET'S LEARN HOW TO PLAY THE RECORDER.

NOVEMBER 9TH - MONDAY-10:13 AM

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Carroll Flores is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: PLAYING OUR RECORDERS FOR THE FIRST TIME

Time: Nov 9, 2020 10:00 AM Guam, Port Moresby

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83275304886?pwd=UWYwQUVpNTRORnh5VUhnUVZPdDZzQT09

Meeting ID: 832 7530 4886

Passcode: BAND


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METER SIGNATURES, MEASURES, AND BAR LINES

FOR ADVANCED BAND

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 9TH: 

 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 16th.  You do not have to do any additional assignment.


IF YOU DO NOT HAVE YOUR INSTRUMENT:

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


NOVEMBER 10TH:  

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 TRUMPETS.  Trumpets, please join so that I can give you extra help!  All other musicians will wait until Thursday for the general rehearsal.


NOVEMBER 11TH:  SCHOOL HOLIDAY!  IT'S VETERANS' DAY


NOVEMBER 12TH:   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 13TH:

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 9th.  You do not have to do any additional assignment.

IF YOU DO NOT HAVE YOUR INSTRUMENT

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


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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:   11/10/20 TUESDAY

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Carroll Flores is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: ADVANCED BAND REHEARSAL

Time: Nov 10, 2020 11:05 AM Guam, Port Moresby

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83751292015?pwd=Q2tURVVXT1AwdUlNMlh1WGgxalBoZz09

Meeting ID: 837 5129 2015

Passcode: REHEARSAL


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FOR 8TH PERIOD:     11/10/20 TUESDAY

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Carroll Flores is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.


Topic: SECTIONAL REHEARSAL FOR TRUMPETS

Time: Nov 10, 2020 02:34 PM Guam, Port Moresby

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89823283070?pwd=Ym9wTzlreUJqQ1pHQXZrek9PNllCZz09

Meeting ID: 898 2328 3070

Passcode: TRUMPETS

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FOR 4TH PERIOD:   11/12/20 THURSDAY

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Carroll Flores is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: ADVANCED BAND REHEARSAL

Time: Nov 12, 2020 11:05 AM Guam, Port Moresby

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84930371999?pwd=K2tXdk81c0Voa1hzT1d1L2wyMHVpUT09

Meeting ID: 849 3037 1999

Passcode: REHEARSAL


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FOR 8TH PERIOD:     11/12/20 THURSDAY

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Carroll Flores is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: ADVANCED BAND REHEARSAL

Time: Nov 12, 2020 02:34 PM Guam, Port Moresby

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84522364084?pwd=UHk5V0RIV0pITDVjZTY1L0s0cEluUT09

Meeting ID: 845 2236 4084

Passcode: REHEARSAL

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SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT!!!  THIS IS A 3RD OPPORTUNITY FOR PARENTS TO JOIN ME IN "AN OVERVIEW OF ADVANCED BAND";  A MEETING JUST FOR PARENTS!

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Carroll Flores is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: OVERVIEW OF ADVANCED BAND FOR PARENTS

Time: Nov 12, 2020 06:30 PM Guam, Port Moresby

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88114378442?pwd=YVFSUWlsUU9aTXRra21GWHhkZnV4QT09

Meeting ID: 881 1437 8442

Passcode: PARENTS


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

Musically yours, Mrs. Flores

HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND, EVERYONE AND PLEASE REMAIN HEALTHY AND SAFE!