Week of February 28

Wow - This year is flying. We are already in March! (well...tomorrow)

Here's what is going on this week.

Band:

Rehearsal today after school until 5:45/6:00 - and - Thursday after school until 4:45. Please be there, and be prompt. Any problems, concerns - See Me!

Keep in mind Region Band as that will be taking place in only Three Weeks! I will need all of your help from March 24 - March 26.

Music 8:
M-W - BBC Beethoven Documentary
Tr: Mozart / Beethoven Review
Fri: Quiz

Guitar:
M&T: Continue playing songs with G,C, and D chords
W/Tr: Rounds
Fri: Quiz on Rounds


Have a nice week!

MT

Week of February 19th

Hi folks! Spring is rapidly approaching!! (TRUST ME)

Here is what's going on for this week!

Band:

-All senior Band and Colorguard members NEED to see me Tuesday or Wednesday! No exceptions!

- There is rehearsal after school on Thursday - February 24th from 3-445pm. Attendance is mandatory as this will be the only after-school time we have this week.

- Continue practicing, I will be giving out excerpt information and a rehearsal schedule shortly (once all the music is in).

Music 8:

Tu: Amadeus review and Quiz - Mozart Worksheet

Wed: Go over Mozart worksheet - Begin Beethoven

Thurs: Continue Beethoven discussion - Possibly begin film

Fri: Finish Beethoven Film - Worksheet

Guitar:

CHORD WEEK:

Tu: Learn C chord, begin to incorporate use in G progression

Wed - Thurs: Accompany songs using G, C, and D chords

Fri: Quiz on Accompaniment

Have a nice week! MT

Week of February 14th

Hey folks:

Here is what is happening this week:

Band:

There is rehearsal after school on Monday 2/14 from 4:30 - 5:45 - Attendance is mandatory. Please be there - Any concerns please see Mr. Tenaglia on Monday.

There is a band booster meeting Monday night at 7:30 in the Music room. Please tell your parents to attend. Very important information regarding senior trip, banquet, region band, and much more will be discussed!

Music 8:

M: Discussion of Mozart/Powerpoint - Begin Amadeus

Tu - Thr: Amadeus

Fri: Quiz on Amadeus

Guitar:

M: B string

Tu: B string - Combining some E string

Wed: Quiz on B string

Thur: Quiz on B and E string melodies

Fri: Practicing C chord

Have a great week!

MT

week of February 7th

Hi folks:

Band:

Rehearsal Thursday after school

Music 8:

M: Haydn pt. 1

T: Haydn Video Worksheet Due

W: Review

Tr: Test

Fri: Mozart

Guitar:

M: E string

T: Review E string / G and D7 chords

W: Test E String

Tr: Learn B string, Review G and D7 chords

Fri: Test G and D7 chords

have a great week.

MT

Week of January 17th

Hi folks:

Here is what's happening this week.

Band:

We are going to read some more literature during class this week. Hopefully the pieces on order will arrive Thursday, and we get some after school time in next week. Stay tuned to the announcements for rehearsal times, as we have play to contend with. I will have an announcement on Thursday and Friday regarding rehearsal times next week. Invite your friends who used to play instruments to rehearsals, as this might be a way to strengthen our program for the new semester.

Guitar:

W: Any makeup work will be collected at this time

Tr: Syllabus

Fri: Free day - I will be attending a band festival in Scranton for the day.

Music 8:

W: any makeup work will be collected at this time

Tr: Syllabus

Fri: Free day - I will be attending a band festival in Scranton for the day.

Best of luck during this new semester!

MT

Mr. T - Week of 12/20

Band:
Concert on Tuesday for elementary school students - Great recruiting tool for our organization. We will be doing two shows for the different age groups. You will need to report to the band room at 9:30 am for the first show- you will be done by 10:15. The second show you need to report by 12:45 - we will be done by 1:20. Wednesday we will be christmas caroling at the local nursing homes - please remember your permission forms!

Music Theory:
M - corrections
Tu - interval worksheet
W - vball tournament

Music 8:
M - bass clef
Tu - quiz
wed - vball tournament

Guitar:
M - chords with pop songs
Tu - chords with pop songs
Wed - vball tournament


Have a great holiday.

December 13 - 17

sorry about the lack of updates - My apologies.

Here is what is going on this week:

Band:
Rehearsal during the school day - Conducting opportunities for students who want. Christmas Concert for elementary schools next Tuesday at 9:45 - 10:10 and again from 1:00 - 1:25. On Wednesday christmas caroling at the local nursing homes.

Music Theory:
M,T,W: major, perfect, and minor intervals
Tr: review for interval quiz
Fri: Quiz on Perfect, Major, and Minor Intervals

Music 8:
M,T,W: rhythm exercises - competition for best rhythm group in 8th grade
W,Tr: Treble and Bass Clef Notes
Fri: Quiz on Notes

Guitar:
All week - eMedia software using powerboard technology.


have a good week

MT