Rehearsal DateHomeworkNext Rehearsal
Thurs. 11/25 7-8:30pmTECH REHEARSAL! This is our only opportunity to work with the Tech Crew and set our microphone and lighting logistics. Please arrive by 6:50 so we can be warmed up and tuned to start promptly at 7:00. SOLOISTS for Bossa and Dat Dere - attend Jazz Jam period 0. Attend your SECTIONALS - write them in your CALENDAR and make them a priority! Mon. 12/1: Sax, Trombone. Wed. 12/3: Trumpet. Rhythm Section - when is your sectional??TECH REHEARSAL Thurs. 12/4 7-8:30pm
Thurs. 11/20 7-8:30pmNotes from Rehearsal #9/10: ORANGE SHERBERT - attention to dynamics and musicality are needed. BLUE BOSSA: Balance! Everyone is playing so loudly that we are sacrificing quality of tone. Parts that need attention: DAT DERE - if we want to go faster than 100, precision is needed on notes/rhythms. Trombones please review m.49-56, 65-72, SOLOISTS for Bossa and Dat Dere - attend Jazz Jam period 0. Attend your SECTIONALS - write them in your CALENDAR and make them a priority! Mon. 11/24: Rhythm p.10, Tues. 11/25: Trombone, Mon. 12/1: Sax, Wed. 12/3: TrumpetTUESDAY 11/25, 7-8:30pm
Thurs. 11/13 7-8:30pmNotes from Rehearsal #8/10: Listen. Then, play along with the recording. Isolate parts that you cannot play confidently and practice them slowly to learn the muscle memory. ORANGE SHERBERT - the swung 8th notes were not correct tonight - practice playing m.65-80 every day before class - make time to do this and you will be able to do it next week! If you are interested in a solo, have a plan by practicing along to the backing track and practice with us during Period 0 Jazz Jam. Attend your SECTIONALS: Mon. 11/17: Rhythm p.10, Tues. 11/18: Sax, Wed. 11/19: Trumpet and Trombone, Thurs. 11/20: Sax.Thurs. 11/20 7-8:30pm
Thurs. 11/6 7-8:30pmNotes from rehearsal #7: Make time to listen. Add all recordings to your daily playlist. Be confident in playing your own part for all 3 songs. Interested in a solo? Be sure you have a plan by practicing along with the backing track. Specific to Orange Sherbert - practice playing the swung upeats on the 8th notes in m.65-80 every day before class. Make it a habit. Attend your SECTIONALS: Mon. 11/10: Austin and Tyler p.4, Rhythm with Mac p.10, Thur 11/13: Sax, Trumpet, Fri 11/14: Rhythm.Thurs. 11/13 7-8:30pm
TUESDAY 10/28 7-8:30pmNotes from rehearsal #6: Make time to listen. Put the recordings on Dashboard on your playlist to help you learn (and enjoy!) your music. DAT DERE learn m.41-81 and review 1-40. BLUE BOSSA be sure you understand your part at m.121-136 and the CODA - use the email recording I just sent you to help. ORANGE SHERBERT practice playing the swung upbeats on the 8th notes in m.69-70. Attend your SECTIONALS: Mon. 11/3: Sax, Tues. 11/4: Trombone, Wed. 11/5 Trumpets, Fri 11/7 RhythmThurs. 11/16 7-8:30pm
Thurs 10/23 7-8:30 #5 of 10We are halfway to our Winter Concert! This week's practice routine: ORANGE SHERBERT listen to the recording and practice along - many sections of this song need attention to musical details. DAT DERE learn m.1-40. Use the recording to help you. Make the time to listen and finger along - it makes practicing easier, I promise! Attend (and communicate!) about your sectionals: Tues.10/28: Trumpet, Trombone, Zoe/Sam/Miles. Thurs. 10/30: Rhythm, Fri. 10/31: Sax p.10. TUESDAY 10/28 7-8:30pm
Thurs. 10/9 7-8:30Good work tonight! This week's practice routine: Listen to Kenny Dorham's Blue Bossa recording at least 1x a day (put it on your playlist!). Notice how he uses the melody to craft his solo. Focus on the rhythm section and how they are swinging beats 2+4. Make time to practice your improvisation - Put on the backing track and practice improv as a 5 minute warm up is a great way to begin - to get yourself comfortable with the basics and build your ear! Keep track of the chord changes we circled in m.6/14 and m.9. Use them to help you keep your place in the form of the solo. SKILLS CHECK: Be ready to play all of our previous assignments, confidently, by yourself. Let me know if you need help! Attend your sectionals: Tues.10/14: Miles/Tyler/Austin - p.4, Wed. 10/15: Rhythm & Sax, Thurs. 10/16: Trombone & Trumpet. Can't wait for next Thursday!Thurs. 10/16 7-8:30pm
TUESDAY 9/30 7-8:30pmThanks for a fun rehearsal tonight! Keep making time for the practice grind - I hear your progress! Here are my notes and your assignment: Take time to listen - add our pro Dashboard recordings to your favorite playlist. Blue Bossa - review m.1-56. Learn 73 (backgrounds), 104-121, saxes 89-121. Orange Sherbert review m.1-24 and 65-81. Learn 81-end plus solos. Be able to play your part by yourself. Attend your sectionals: Tues.10/7 - Saxes & Trombones, Wed. 10/8 Trumpet, Fri. 10/10 Rhythm. Ask for help if you need it. Looking forward to next week!Thurs. 10/9 7-8:30pm
Thurs. 9/25 7-8:30Good first rehearsal! I love your energy and enthusiasm! Our next rehearsal is TUESDAY 9/30. Use the resources on Dashboard to help you practice. Please prepare: Blue Bossa m.1-56. Orange Sherbert m.65-81. Be able to play your part by yourself. Attend your sectionals: Mon 9/29 - Sax p.10, Wed.10/1 - Trumpet/Trombone p.9 AND Trombone p.10, Fri 10/3 - Rhythm Section. Ask for help if you need it. Can't wait to hear your progress!TUESDAY 9/30 7-8:30pm
First Rehearsal! Thurs. 9/25 7-8:30pmWelcome to Jazz Band 25-26, I am so excited to work with you! Please arrive by 6:50 so that we can start promptly at 7. Arrive to rehearsal prepared to play: Blue Bossa Leadsheet - know how to play the melody. Rhythm section - be able to play the chords/bass line. Drums - be able to play a Samba beat. Blue Bossa arrangement: Notes and Rhythms for m.1-24. Orange Sherbert arrangement: Notes and Rhythms for m. 1-24. Use DASHBOARD to listen to our professional recordings and follow along with a pencil and your music. Bring in your signed Jazz Band calendar to class, or to rehearsal. Ask for help if you need it. Let's have a great first rehearsal!See you this Thursday 9/25 7-8:30pm!
Summer AssignmentI am SO excited to share some new music! Enjoy learning the tune Orange Sherbert - sheet music, professional recording, and imprpov backing tracks have been posted. Happy practicing!See you in September!