This week: 12/13 - 12/17

General Announcements: 
    Cards for Wounded Warriors - sign a card, drop it in the Green Card Bag
    CIS Family Support - check the Poster to see what has been contributed
                                     - our family still needs items

Mon.    12.13     Orchestra Concert   @ 8pm

Tues.    12.14     Symphonic Band Rehearsal    4:15pm - 5:00pm (band hall)
                           Concert Band Rehearsal         4:15pm - 5:00pm (stage)

Wed.     12.15    Wind Ensemble Rehearsal      7:45am - 8:30am
                           Symphonic Band Rehearsal   4:30pm - 5:30pm (stage)
                           Concert Band Rehearsal         4:30pm - 5:30pm (band hall)

Thurs.   12.16    Wind Ensemble Rehearsal      7:45am - 8:30am

                          Wind Ensemble Report Time                 6:30pm
                           Symphonic Band Report Time              6:15pm
                           Concert Band Report Time                   TBA
                           Jazz Band Report Time                         6:30pm

                           Band Concert @ 7:00pm


Fri.        12.17    Early Out
                           Percussion: Browse Solo & Ensemble Literature
                           Check-out Instruments for the Break

                        

This week: 11/30 - 12/3 (in class)

Schedule:

Tue.  11/30     C Major scale/arpeggio - full range/by memory
                       Individual:  Nutcracker Sweets: 
                                          Miniature Overture, March, and Sugar Plum
                       Orchestra:  Distribute Percussion Parts
                       Ensemble:  Carol of the Bells (Sight Reading)
                                                
Wed. 12/01    F Major scale/arpeggio - full range/by memory
                      Individual:  Nutcracker Sweets: 
                                          Miniature Overture, March, and Sugar Plum
                                          Orchestra Music 
                     
Thur. 12/02   Bb Major scale/arpeggio - full range/by memory
                       Ensemble:  Nutcracker Sweets: 
                                          Miniature Overture, March, and Sugar Plum
                      
Fri.    12/03   Eb Major scale + Arpeggio - full range/by memory
                      Orchestra Rehearsal in the Band Hall

                      Individual:  Nutcracker Sweets: 
                                         Miniature Overture, March, and Sugar Plum
                                         Distribute/Assign Band Music 
                                   

Holiday treats with a kick!

Nothing beats a Ninja Bread cookie!

Region Assignment #2

Remember, the Second Region Assignment is due by Friday at the end of class.
You will be given a large amount of time to work on this in class over the next couple of days.

You are also being graded on how you prepare your work - practice diligently!

Pocket Percussion Teacher

pocket percussion teacher

Week at a Glance

Wed.   11/10    4:30pm - 5:30pm       Parade Practice
                        Section Leader Meeting - Cancelled
                        Reschedule TBA

Thurs. 11/11    9:00am - Meet @ HHHS
                        9:30am - Depart for Parade (Downtown Killeen)
                      11:00am - Veteran's Day Parade begins
                                       After the parade, load trucks, depart for HHHS

Fri.      11/12   6th period - Inventory/Repairs/Region music practice

Region Music Assignment #2 is being moved to Friday, November, 19, 2010
Be Ready!



                      

This week...

Thursday   11/4/2010    After School Rehearsal
                                      4:30pm - 5:30pm

Friday        11/5/2010    Game @ Cove
                                      5:00pm Report Time

Saturday    11/6/2010    Region Jazz Clinic & Concert - Temple College

Region Music Assignment(s) # 2 - Due by Friday Nov. 19

You may record this assignment prior to the due date...
...see me to arrange for your recording time.
Notice the change in grading for each etude.
A metronome is required during the recording.
Check the earlier "helpful" post with the Vic Firth link.



Snare Drum Etude: (100 Points possible)
75% Tempo (quarter note = 60)   Grading Starts at an "A"
50% Tempo (quarter note = 40)   Grading Starts at a "B"
play mm. 1-16
                        
Two Mallet Etude: (100 Points possible)
 75% Tempo (quarter note = 94)   Grading Starts at an "A"
50% Tempo (quarter note = 64)    Grading Starts at a "B"
Beginning - M.7

Timpani Etude: (100 Points possible)
75% Tempo  (dotted quarter note = 40)   Grading Starts at an "A"
50% Tempo  (dotted quarter note = 28)    Grading Starts at a "B"
Beginning- M.30

Four Mallet Etude: (100 Points possible)
75% Tempo  (quarter note = 136)   Grading Starts at an "A"
50% Tempo  (quarter note = 92)    Grading Starts at a "B"
Beginning - M.21

Supply Check - Monday November 1

Remember to have the following:


1 pair Concert Snare Drum Sticks
2 pair  Medium hard yarn mallets
1 pair General to Hard Timpani Mallets
Mallet Bag


Yes, this is for a grade

This week and more...

This Week:

10/25    No Rehearsal       (Mon)
10/26    No Rehearsal       (Tues.)
10/27    4:30pm - 6:00pm (Wed.)
10/28    4:30pm - 5:15pm  Section Leader Meeting/Debrief (Thurs.)
             All others - No Rehearsal
10/29    Game vs. College Station @ Leo Buckley Stadium (Fri.)
             Senior Recognition Night

Battery - Prepare Cheerio and Jersey for the Game


Coming Soon:
 
New Region Music Assignments  
Stand Jam Writing Project
Section Leader Meeting/Debrief 
Parade Music/Part Auditions 
     
11/6       Region Jazz Concert @ Temple HS    
11/11     Veteran's Day Parade    
11/18     Jazz Band Concert         
12/4       Region Band Auditions  
12/16     Christmas Concert

Schedules for Friday and Saturday

Check the band website:
http://www.hhhsredbrigadeband.org/

KISD is giving you $15.00 for meals on Saturday.
Plan on bringing extra money/food.

REGION MUSIC

Remember to check out the earlier post with links to the Region Music.
You are responsible for knowing the Etudes. This will be a a major part of
your SECOND NINE WEEKS GRADE

Trivia: Who first published (author) the popular "8 on a hand" exercise?
          Name the author, book, and original publication date.

Region Music and New Cadence(s)

If you would like to re-record your region music, you must have it done by Thursday - no exceptions.
Times will be available by appointment only (AM/Lunch/PM).

Also, have any new cadences ready to perform in class on Thursday.

Thanks!

Have you purchased your Drum Line T-Shirt yet?

"I am so happy to have my Drum Line Shirt!"

You too can be the proud owner 

of a Drum Line T-shirt...

$7.00 = affordable price

             impeccable design

Tuesday is Drum Line day - 

wear your t-shirts and 

show your drum line pride!

WOOT! 

JEAH!

Contest Results & Schedule

As you many of you already know, all three judges gave us Division 1 ratings.
This represents a HUGE leap forward for our program!
So, again, congratulations on your efforts. I'm extremely proud of you!
Keep working hard - we're moving up to the next level! Have a great week!

TRIVIA: When was the last time we received superior ratings and what were the individual judges scores?

More World Percussion

The Virtual Javanese Gamelan

Getting Started	Instruments & Play

Battery in Action

Snares/Tenors

Cymbals

Basses in the Back Field

Virtual World Percussion

Virtual West African Drumming

 

 

 

Basses

Updated T-Shirt Design

Many of you have asked if family members can buy shirts...
The answer is YES! Simply include t-shirt sizes with your order.
Also, add your comments to this post for a chance to
WIN A FREE DRUM LINE T-SHIRT!

The $9 million Man

Keep it up Roy (Williams)! Go Cowboys!

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Region Music: Valuable Practice Tools

Check out the link:

http://www.vicfirth.com/education/clinics/tmea_all_state10.php

Drum Line Shirts

Remember to bring your money ($7.00) for drum line shirts - they should be ready next Thursday.
You can put your money in an envelope and place it in the "band mailbox."
Please remember to include the following information on your envelope:

Name
Drum Line T- Shirt

Thanks!

Battery Intro - Have Fun!

Super Bowl Bound?

Alas, the Cowboys lost again...I still to throw away my 20+ year old Cowboys Helmet lamp.
They have some of the best running backs in the league, but their red zone execution leaves a bit to be desired. There's still hope...

Interested in Playing Tenors? Check this out! and it's FREE!

Bill Bachman Clinic

When: Friday, September 17, 2010
           7:00pm - 8:00pm
Where: Belton High School Band Hall

Topics covered include: grip, stroke techniques, quality of sound, muscle memory, timing, learning & breaking down rudiments, speed, tuning, quad playing areas/set positions, the X & Y axis of quad drumming, cross-overs, scrapes, and the get good quick plan.

BIO
Bill Bachman studied percussion performance at the University of North Texas and is a graduate of the Berklee College of Music. Bill has played with and instructed many award winning marching percussion groups including the UNT drum line, Cadets, Bluecoats, Blue Knights, and Carolina Crown in his 12 years touring with Drum and Bugle Corps.

As an inventor, Bill designed Vic Firth's Heavy Hitter Pad series - a wildly successful product that set the standard for the practice pad industry. Here are a few of the innovations that Bill brought to the table: thinner thickness of gum rubber to better approximate Mylar and Kevlar heads, Quadpads set up to scale with the real drums featuring normal and scrape playing areas,Mylar laminates for maximum articulation and realistic feel, a bass pad for bass drummers and Exactopad for precision training, and of course the slick purple paint!

For more information about Bill Bachman click on his website: http://billbachman.net

Recommended Equipment List

Mallet Bag

Yarn Mallets  

2 pair (medium – IP 275 or comparable - medium to medium hard)

Snare Drum Sticks (concert)

IP James Campbell, Cooperman Model #1, #5, #6, or #10) – try before you buy!

Timpani Mallets

1 pair general (Innovative Percussion GT3, CT4 or comparable)

Region Music Assignment 1

Due: 9/17/2010

Snare Drum Etude:
75% Tempo (quarter note = 60)   Grading Starts at an "A" or 99
50% Tempo (quarter note = 40)   Grading Starts at a "B" or 89
play mm. 1-4 
                        
Two Mallet Etude:
 75% Tempo (quarter note = 94)   Grading Starts at an "A" or 99
50% Tempo (quarter note = 64)    Grading Starts at a "B" or 89
- measure 22/beat 1 - measure 23/beat 1
- measure 29/beat 1 - measure 30/beat 1

Timpani Etude:
75% Tempo  (dotted quarter note = 40)   Grading Starts at an "A" or 99
50% Tempo  (dotted quarter note = 28)    Grading Starts at a "B" or 89
play mm. 1-2

Four Mallet Etude:
75% Tempo  (quarter note = 136)   Grading Starts at an "A" or 99
50% Tempo  (quarter note = 92)    Grading Starts at a "B" or 89
play measure 1/beat 1 through measure 7/beat 1