Ms. Borchert's Band Blog

April 26th, 2010

Mable House Concert is Friday, May 7th. Call time is 5:30pm. 

Sym II

We will finish playing tests this week. Keep practicing for Mable House.

Concert II

We will finish playing tests this week. Keep practicing for Mable House.

Standards Utilized:

PS2: Understand the system, vocabulary, theory, and the conventions necessary to read and notate music in grade III/VI literature.

PS4: Analyze and evaluate the quality and effectiveness of performances by applying the specific criteria appropriate to level III/VI literature.

April 19th, 2010

Leadership Week begins today. See you after school 3:34-5:45. Tryouts will be next Monday, April 26th after school.

Mable House Concert is Friday, May 7th.

Sym II

Your playing test on Part II, No. 1 will begin this Weds. Minimum tempo is eighth note at 72 bpm. Your test will be videotaped and then graded.

Concert II

 Your playing test on your major scales and arpeggios will begin Weds. 

Standards Utilized:

PS2: Understand the system, vocabulary, theory, and the conventions necessary to read and notate music in grade III/VI literature.

PS4: Analyze and evaluate the quality and effectiveness of performances by applying the specific criteria appropriate to level III/VI literature.

April 12th, 2010

Welcome Back! I hope you had a great Spring Break. 

We have just three weeks before the Mable House Spring Concert. Work on your music.

Sym II

Your playing test on Part II, No. 1 will begin next Weds, April 22. Minimum tempo is eighth note at 72 bpm. Your test will be videotaped and then graded.

Concert II

Your playing test on your major scales and arpeggios will begin next Weds, April 22. 

Standards Utilized:

PS2: Understand the system, vocabulary, theory, and the conventions necessary to read and notate music in grade III/VI literature.

PS4: Analyze and evaluate the quality and effectiveness of performances by applying the specific criteria appropriate to level III/VI literature.