You will be choosing a piece to perform for me as a final. You can either perform it live, or recorded. I will need to approve the selection. You can use any of the selections from MusicFirst, in the PracticeFirst section (type in Solo to the search bar.) Your piece will be graded on accuracy, tone quality, articulation, and dynamics.

5th period final
Choose a major performer on you instrument. A major performer will be a principal with a major symphony orchestra, a soloist, or a recording artist. You will present to the class information on your artist. Minimum presentation time is 3 min. Your presentation should also include performance examples, either audio or video.

Answer the following questions in your presentation:
1 What makes this person a major performer?
2 Biographical information
A Who (family background, etc.)
B Where (growing up, early life, schooling)
C Experiences that shaped the performer
3 Performer Experience
A notable ensembles
B notable solos
4 Examples from their body of work
A Examples of their solo work that is exceptional, or representative of their stye and importance to the instrument performance practice. Explain your choices.

Your grade will be determined by your presentation style, word choice, verbal delivery, and clarity of information. You may use visual aids, power point, slides, marionettes, shadow puppets, interpretive dance, or other media to help you in your presentation. Please be aware though, that you will be responsible for the visual presentation. Google slides are your friend.

Good Luck!

I need to hear how your recording is progressing. Due May 12

Can be the same for 6th period folk. 

Please let me know what you'll be playing. Due by 3 today. 6th period folk, you can do the same selection.

Due April 8

Select your second piece.

Your first recording will be due March 5

I need to have a list of who's in your group, and what piece you're playing.
Please add your group members and piece name.

Place your recording of On The Campus here. It can be video or audio only, if you like. 120pbm, 2nd ending at bar 21, 2nd ending at bar 38, and take the repeat at the end back to bar 72, following any dynamic changes written on your part.

submit a screen shot of the corrected final from your classmate, with their name clearly displayed, and the number of CORRECT answers clearly circled.

second strain to teh end. Play it at a steady tempo, not necessarily at 120bpm

Give me a recording of the introduction and up to the first repeat (end of the first strain). The recording doesn’t need to be up to tempo, however it does need to be at an even tempo, so you need to work with a metronome. Attach the file to this assignment. Choose video or audio, either works.

Flipgrid assignment for recording of 7 nation army

Using flipgrid, record your part for SSB. Play it at 90 beats per minute. Use headphones to keep the tempo, so the metronome doesn't bleed into the recording.

Using the ID project we did earlier, find a piece of music that represents you. This can be by composer, by theme, or any variation. But it needs to be representative of you. Post a link here. With the link, describe why and how this piece, or pieces, are representative of you.

Follow the attached prompt. Please write your answers in the attached doc. We'll go over it in class, so there will be less confusion, and we'll have some time to work on it on Friday as well.

If you're in need of a musical instrument, please fill in the form. Sophomores through Seniors, if you still have your instrument from last year, we're going to keep those, unless you're changing instrument, (Please email me) We'll be assigning days to come and return/check out equipment. Percussion, we'll discuss which instruments you'll be playing in conjunction with your instructors. All percussion students will need sticks/mallets, which can be provided if you do not have your own. Please let me know if you'll need sticks/mallets.

If you're in need of a musical instrument, please fill in the form. Sophomores through Seniors, if you still have your instrument from last year, we're going to keep those, unless you're changing instrument, (Please email me) We'll be assigning days to come and return/check out equipment. Percussion, we'll discuss which instruments you'll be playing in conjunction with your instructors. All percussion students will need sticks/mallets, which can be provided if you do not have your own. Please let me know if you'll need sticks/mallets.

Pick 5. We'll start with that. If you have any others to add, do so in the comments, please.

Joe Miller is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: Band Zoom Meeting
Time: May 1, 2020 10:30 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84342866778?pwd=WTVGVWc3N2JMMVN2cS9EVGs1Y0NRUT09

Meeting ID: 843 4286 6778
Password: 017659

Watch the video, comment here (publically) for credit.
Look specifically on how you have improved from last week, and what we need to do to improve more!
Due Tuesday