| Tues. 11/12, p.3 | WU Set #1 Option 1 (pg.6) first with vibrato, then with with tukutuku tu 2x on whole note, WU Set #2 Option 1 (pg.7). | LEGEND. Play through the entire song for beauty of tone. Focus on note endings - support your tone all the way through to the end of the phrase. | Band Music: ON THIS DAY. Listen to the recording. Practice the fanfare so that it is confident, strong, and supported to the end of every phrase. | We talked in the lesson about improving the maturity of your tone through air support, by adding vibrato to long notes, and by cleaning up fluffy articulation. | These skills are vital to your development as a trumpet player and musican. | Mon. 11/18, p.5 |
| Tues. 11/5, p.2 | Long Tone 2 (pg.5), WU Set #1 Option 1 (pg.6) with tukutuku tu 2x on whole note, also try with vibrato (say "yaw yaw yaw"). WU Set #2 Option 1 (pg.7). | Band Music: LEGEND. Play through all to work on muscle memory for note accuracy and precise articulation. | Band Music: ON THIS DAY. Listen to the recording. Practice the fanfare so that it is confident, strong, and has LONG articulation. | Add vibrato to long notes - especially in solo and lyrical sections. | Consider doing a level 6 All-State NYSSMA Solo. I highly suggest getting a trumpet teacher to guide you. You will also need to hire an accompanist for your audition. We can choose a solo together. | Tues. 11/12, p.3 |
| Mon. 10/28, p.7 | Long Tone 2 (pg.5), WU Set #1 Option 1 (pg.6) with tuku tu 4x on whole note, WU Set #2 Option 1 (pg.7). | Ab concert scale memorized in the pattern on pg.26 at q=100. | Ab concert 3rds in 8th notes at q=100. | Legend = all phrases beautified, all articulation crisp. | Find time to practice. Keep building the tuku tu muscles - do the daily speaking patterns under your breath when I am not working with you in class. | Tues. 11/5, p.2 |
| Tues.10/22, p.6 | Long Tone 2 (pg.5), WU Set #1 Option 1 (pg.6) with tuku tu 4x on whole note, WU Se t#2 Option 1 (pg.7). | F, Bb, Eb, and Ab concert scales memorized in the pattern at q=100. | Ab concert 3rds in quarter notes at q=100. | Legend, all. Focus on m.90-end. | Double tonguing requires building muscle. To help, "speak" the tuku pattern under your breath throughout the day. Add the syllables "tiki" for notes above a C in the staff. | Mon. 10/28, p.7 |
| Tues. 10/8, p.3 | Long Tone 1a and 1b. WU Set 1 Options #1 and #2. | F, Bb, Eb concert scales memorized in the pattern at q=100. | F, Bb, Eb concert 3rds in 8th notes at q=100. | Legend m.1-117 with confidently correct notes and rhythms. | Video assessment #1 will be filmed at your lesson on Tuesday 10/15, p.5. | Tues. 10/15, p.5 |
| Mon. 9/30, p.2 | Foundations book: pg. 4 Long Tone 1a and 1b at q=80. pg.6 Warm-Up Set 1 Options #1 and #2 at q=100. | Foundations book: pg.10+12+28 Memorize the Concert Bb, Concert F and Concert Eb Scales in the pattern at q=100. Use a metronome to keep your tempo steady. | Concert Bb 3rds (pg.11), Concert F 3rds (pg.13), and Concert Eb 3rds in 8th notes at q=100. Use a metronome to help you keep a steady tempo. | Legend of the Sword m.1-47, with confidently correct notes and rhythms, at the indicated tempi. Use the recording to help yourself hear where your part fits. | Make time to practice 10 minutes a day. Make an appointment with Ms. Kluga if you have questions. | Tues. 10/8, p.3 |
| Mon. 9/23, p.7 | Foundations book: pg. 4 Long Tone 1a and 1b at q=80. (All fingering questions have been answered - be sure you are correct). pg.6 Warm-Up Set 1 Options #1 and #2 (use your AIR to help you move smoothly between the high and low notes) at q=80. | Foundations book: pg.10+12+28 Memorize the Concert Bb, Concert F and Concert Eb Scales in the pattern at q=100. Use a metronome to keep your tempo steady. | Concert Bb 3rds (pg.11), Concert F 3rds (pg.13) at q=100 with varied articulation. NEW Concert Eb 3rds (pg.29) in quarter notes. Use a metronome to help you keep a steady tempo. | Legend of the Sword m.1-47. Use the recording to help yourself hear where your part fits. | Make time to practice 10 minutes a day. Attend the guided practice this Thursday 9/26, p.9. Make an appointment with Ms. Kluga if you have questions. | Mon. 9/30, p.2 |
| Mon. 9/16, p.6 | Foundations book: pg. 4 Long Tone 1a and 1b at q=80. (All fingering questions have been answered - be sure you are correct). pg.6 Warm-Up Set 1 Option #1 and #4 (yes to #4 this week - use your AIR to help you move smoothly between the notes) at q=80. | Foundations book: pg.10+12 Memorize the Concert Bb and Concert F Scales in the pattern at q=100. Use a metronome to keep your tempo steady. | Concert Bb 3rds (Foundations Book pg.11) and Concert F 3rds (pg.13) at q=100 with varied articulation. Use a metronome to help you keep a steady tempo. | Pep Band Music | Make time to practice 10 minutes a day. Attend the guided practice session Thurs 9/19, p.9 or make an appointment with Ms. Kluga | Mon. 9/23, p.7 |
| Wed. 9/11 p.5 | Foundations book: pg. 4 Long Tone 1a and 1b at q=80. pg.6 Warm-Up Set 1 #1 and #4 at q=80. | Foundations book: pg.10 Memorize the Concert Bb and Concert F Scales in the pattern at q=100. | Concert Bb 3rds (Foundations Book pg.11) and Concert F 3rds (pg.13) at q=80-100 with varied articulation | Hey Song, Land of 1,000 Dances, Seven Nation Army, YMCA, 25 or 6 to 4, Stand Up and Cheer, Uptown Funk | Make time to practice 10 minutes a day. If you need help, attend a guided practice session p.9 or make an appointment with Ms. Kluga | Mon. 9/16, p.6 |
| Summer Reminders and Dashboard Practice Tips | Click on Documents, then on Scales. Open the Scales with Fingerings doc and review the Concert Bb Scale, the Concert F Scale (the lowest octave), and the Concert Eb Scale. | If you need a fingering chart, click on Lesson Resources, and then on the Fingerings doc. | Click on Professional Recordings to help you listen to and learn our new Concert Band music and Pep Band songs! | SO excited to share our music! Go to Documents, then Pep Band. Have fun learning: YMCA, Hooked on a Feeling, Stand Up and Cheer, Star Spangled Banner (by Standridge), Hey Song, Seven Nation, and Kernkraft 400. Fun new Concert Band songs are also posted! | Save the date for our YHS Band Retreat! Tues 8/27 from 1-8pm at YHS. All students are requested to attend. We will have fun playing games, rehearsing, have dinner and then enjoy our Music Dept. Ice Cream Social. Excited to see you there! | YHS Band Summer Socials at West Point! Join me on Sat 7/6 for their Independence Day Concert, and Sun 9/1 for their Labor Day Concert - both feature fireworks over the Hudson! More info: https://westpointband.com/calendar.html |