Abram’s Pursuit Project 3

Abram’s Pursuit- Holsinger 

HSMB.CN.1 Understand relationships between music, other arts, other disciplines, varied contexts, and daily life.

 c. Develop knowledge through performance of appropriate level repertoire      representing diverse cultures, historical periods, and styles at the highest level of music

part 1) Watch the overview below of Genesis Chapter 14 as taken directly from the program notes provided by Dr. Holsinger

https://youtu.be/Yc_uaHNdR8M

Part 2) listen to the following recording of the piece Abram’s Pursuit using the following link: 

https://youtu.be/OZ5XebCxEnU

Part 3) Go through your music and connect the text to music. Find where the war takes place in the music, where Lot was taken, and any other relevant parts of the literature can be connected to the music. 

Inclement weather Assignment: 

After you have completed Part 3, 

Go through the piece and develop a color scheme for each each of the music. 

The Circus Bee Project 1

The Circus Bee - H. Fillmore

Please use the following link as a reference 

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=RDKFPsuc_2uEU

Stylistic terms to define and discuss

(Lshsband.blogspot.com)

• Marcato 
• Strain
• Dynamic Contrast
• In sight reading, what is the STARS Method
• Discuss the 7 characteristics of a traditional March 

        1. Consistent Tempo

        2. Marcato

        3. Dynamic Contrast 

        4. Strain Variation

        5. Trio- What typically happens? 

        6. Development “dog fight” 

        7. Recapitulation

In the analysis of this piece we will focus more on style, dynamic contrast, and melodic awareness. Please see the performance guide broken down by measure. This will be the road map we use to guide our rehearsals. 

Inclement weather Assignment 1

• Number measures of ALL MUSIC and complete the Pitch Tendency Chart

October Project 2

You WILL be lost in class if you do not complete this assignment!

https://youtu.be/5P_pCu9K-e0

Stylistic terms to define and discuss
(Lshsband.blogspot.com)
Cantabile
Assai
Rubato
Teneramente
Dolce
Allargando

Theoretical terms to research on the band's blog
Motif
Suspension
Chain suspension
- List the types used in this piece
Theme
List the 8 church modes
- elaborate on the modes in this piece.
Modulation

Inclement weather Assignment 2
- Use the synesthesia chart and create a piece of art to be titled October
- You will be unable to complete this task without FIRST watching the video

Attention Seniors: Clark Atlanta has rescheduled their in- county auditions. See attached image.

Reminders...

-Remember to add ur 25 emails into FanClub. Please contact your perspective captain to assist you if    you have any questions! Remember... EVERY dime raised for this program will be used to benefit your over music education experience.

-You have you FANCLOTH catalog, we will be selling until 8/30

-Please be mindful of paperwork & fees. At this point everyone should have at least paid their $180 Commitment Fee.

- Students if you have not mentioned the Universal Orlando Spring trip to your parents... you’re behind! Those seats will be sold on a first come first serve basis. The first 60 seats sold will be the ones to travel.

2019 Production Schedule

Click here  to download a copy of the 2019 Production Schedule

ATTENTION... Time Sensitive

IMPORTANT
Please log into Infinite Campus and check your schedules. It is imperative that you see band BOTH semesters. If not, complete a schedule change request ASAP!
To make changes go to the school’s website, NOT THE DISTRICT SITE, look for the add/drop tab on the main page and you should be able to make the necessary adjustments. Your reason for the request is to complete the District/State requirements for the Fine Arts Pathway If you have any issues please email me @
Damien.Gaiters@dcssga.org

ALL SCHEDULE REQUESTS MUST BE MADE BY
JULY 15, 2019