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!

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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?

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Cymbals

Basses in the Back Field

Virtual World Percussion

Virtual West African Drumming

 

 

 

Basses

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