Mrs. Andony Concert Choir Period 04 Contact information: heather.andony@bvsd.org (303)453-4721 Office Hours: Mondays 3:05 - 4:05pm or by appointment * * * * ****************************************************************************************** HOMEWORK: ****************************************************************************************** Week of May 19 - 23 No homework. ***************************************************************************************** Week of May 12 - 16 Please return all music to class on Monday, May 5th. All marking should be erased. You will be charged for any missing or damaged music. ***************************************************************************************** Week of May 5 - 9 Please return all music to class on Monday, May 5th. All marking should be erased. You will be charged for any missing or damaged music. ***************************************************************************************** Week of April 28 - May 2 Prepare for Spring Concert which will be on Wednesday, April 30th at 6:30pm in the Auditeria. Arrive at 5:45pm ready to rehearse finale on stage. All performers should come in uniform. ***************************************************************************************** Week of April 21 - 25 Prepare for Spring Concert which will be on Wednesday, April 30th at 6:30pm in the Auditeria. Arrive at 5:45pm ready to rehearse finale on stage. All performers should come in uniform. ***************************************************************************************** Week of April 14 - 18 Study for Theory Final Exam which will be on April 17th. ***************************************************************************************** Week of April 7 - 11 Study for Theory Final Exam which will be on April 17th. ***************************************************************************************** eek of March 31 - April 4 Study for Theory Final Exam which will be on April 17th. ***************************************************************************************** Week of March 17 - 21 GROUP PICTURE RETAKE WILL BE ON THURSDAY, MARCH 20th. PLEASE BRING YOUR UNIFORM!!!!! The retake will be to replace original Concert Choir group photo, which came back out of focus. Packet #6 Test will be on March 20th. Test will include: 1. Naming notes in Treble and Bass clefs 2. Building and labeling Primary Chords (using key signatures) with Roman numerals 3. Naming Intervals 4. Naming Cadences (Authenic Cadence: V-I and Half Cadence: IV - V) 5. Tonic, Subdominant, and Dominant Chords = Primary Triads 6. Draw bar lines and counts for 3/4 and 6/8 time signature phrases In class "Talent Showcase" will be Friday, March 21st. ***************************************************************************************** Week of March 10 - 14 Packet #6 Test will be on March 20th. ***************************************************************************************** Week of March 3 - 7 Theory Packet #6 (Lessons 24 - 26) due Thursday, March 6th. Packet #6 Test will be on March 20th. ***************************************************************************************** Week Feb 25 - 29 Review theory for test on packet #5 which will be on THURSDAY, FEB 28th. Study: Scale degrees (Tonic, Sub-dominant, Dominant) Primary chords (l, lV, and V) (a "snowman" built on 1st, 4th and 5th notes of major scale) Cadences (musical punctuation) including Half Cadence (ends on V) and Authentic Cadence (V-l) Major Scale (w,w,h,w,w,w,h) or using key signatures (from circle/linear circle of fifths) Natural minor scale (major scale with lowered 3rd, 6th and 7th) ****************************************************************************************** Week Feb 19 - 22 Review theory. Picture packets and/or money due Friday, Feb. 22nd. ****************************************************************************************** Week of Feb 11 - 15 Complete Theory packet #5 due Thursday, Feb. 14th. ****************************************************************************************** Week of Feb 4 - 8 Complete Theory packet #5 due Thursday, Feb. 14th. ****************************************************************************************** Week of January 28 - Feb 1 CHOIR PICTURES on block day Thursday, Jan. 31. Please being your choir uniforms. Theory: Study for retakes of test. ******************************************************************************************************** Week of January 22 - 25 Study for Theory test on packets 3 and 4 which will be on Thursday, January 25th. ******************************************************************************************************** Week of January 14 - 17 Theory homework: Complete Theory Packet # 4 due Thursday, January 17th. Study for Theory test on packets 3 and 4 which will be on Thursday, January 25th. ******************************************************************************************************** Week of January 7 - 11 Theory homework: Complete Theory Packet # 4 due Thursday, January 17th. ******************************************************************************************************** Week of December 10 - 14 Memorize music for Winter Choir concert (Thursday, Dec. 13) Please be on stage (in uniform) ready to sing at 5:45pm on Thursday. Doors open at 6:15pm, concert begins at 6:30pm. All students are required to re-set the Auditeria after the concert, then sign out on the sheet to get full credit for the performance set-up/tear-down. Last chance to turn in any missing work for 1st semester credit is during office hours on Monday, Dec. 17th. *********************************************************************************** Week of December 3 - 7 Memorize music for Winter Choir concert (Thursday, Dec. 13) Theory: Test #2 will be on Thursday, Dec. 6th and will include - * Circle of Fifths * Order of sharps * Order of Flats * Key signatures ***************************************************************************************** Week of November 26 - November 30 Memorize music for Winter Choir concert (Thursday, Dec. 13) Theory: Test #2 will be on Thursday, Dec. 6th and will include - * Circle of Fifths *Order of sharps *Order of Flats * Key signatures ***************************************************************************************** Week of November 19 - 23 THANKSGIVING BREAK - No homework ***************************************************************************************** Week of November 13 - 16 Memorize music for Winter Choir concert (Thursday, Dec. 13) ***************************************************************************************** Week of November 5 - 9 Theory: Complete Packet 3 DUE: Thursday, November 8th HS students only: Field trip to Metro Festival on Tuesday, Nov. 6th. Please report to front of school at 6:50am to load bus. Remember to bring your uniform & black shoes (in a labelled garment bag), your black music folder, pencil, water bottle, sack dinner. Pizza lunch will be provided. (Please see itinerary below) METROLEAGUE CHORAL FESTIVAL (Concert Choir High School students & Puma Pride) Tuesday, November 6, 2007 Location: Horizon Community Church (near C-470 & University Blvd, s.side, adjacent to Denver Christian HS baseball fields 2121 E. Dad Clark Dr. Highlands Ranch, CO 80126 (303)791-2143 Time: 8:00 am-8:00 p.m. Concert Admission costs: adults-$4.00, students- $3.00 Director: Dr. Catherine Sailer, University of Denver Schedule (subject to change) 6:50am Load Bus at Peak to Peak to Peak 7:00am Bus depart for Highlands Ranch (Horizon Community Church) 8:00-8:25am Check in at Horizon Community Church Choirs are seated for rehearsal by 8:25am 8:30-12:30pm Warm-up and rehearsal 12:30-1:30pm Lunch (Pizza has been pre-ordered, please being an extra drink) 1:30-4:00pm Rehearsal 4:00-6:00pm Individual school rehearsals, sack dinner (brought from home) and dress for concert 6:15pm Choirs are seated for performance 6:30pm Concert begins....Individual schools perform one selection each, followed by mass choir. 8:00pm (approx) Depart Horizon Community Church for return trip to Peak to Peak 8:30pm(approx) Arrive at Peak to Peak Checklist of items to bring: ____ Uniform (including black dress shoes!) covered in a garment bag labeled with your name ____ Music folder ____ Pencil ____ Water Bottle ____ Money for snacks (bake sale concessions will be available during breaks) ____ Sack dinner ******************************************************************************************** Week of October 29 - November 2 Theory: Complete Packet 3 DUE: Thursday, November 8th Retakes for students achieving 84% or below will be on Monday, Oct. 29 at 3:05pm. Continue working on music. HS Concert Choir students: Metro Festival field trip is Tuesday, Nov. 6 PLEASE RETURN PERMISSION FORM AND FEE BY FRIDAY, Oct. 26th. ****************************************************************************************** Week of October 23 - 26 Go over Theory Tests in class. Retakes for students achieving 84% or below will be on Monday, Oct. 29 at 3:05pm. Continue working on music. HS Concert Choir students: Metro Festival field trip is Tuesday, Nov. 6 PLEASE RETURN PERMISSION FORM AND FEE BY FRIDAY, Oct. 26th. ****************************************************************************************** Week of October 15 - 19 Theory Test on Packets 1 & 2: Thursday, Oct. 18 Continue working on music. ****************************************************************************************** Week of October 8 - 11 Theory packet #2 is due on THURSDAY, OCT. 11. Theory Test on Packets 1 & 2: Thursday, Oct. 18 Continue working on music. ****************************************************************************************** Week of October 1 - 5 Theory packet #2 is due on THURSDAY, OCT. 11. ****************************************************************************************** Week of September 24 - 28 Continue working on music. No Theory Homework. ****************************************************************************************** Week of September 17 - 20 (Sept. 21 PD Day) Vocal assessment #1 will be on Thursday, September 20 Uniform orders are due on Friday, September 14. Thank you. ******************************************************************************************* Week of September 10 - 14 Theory: Complete Theory packet #1 (Lessons 1- 4) Due Thursday, September 13 Uniform orders are due on Friday, September 14. Thank you. ****************************************************************************************** Week of September 4 - 7 Theory: Complete Theory packet #1 (Lessons 1- 4) Due Thursday, September 13 Essay on Musical Theatre in America (approx. 300 words written in Music journals) due: Thursday, Sept. 6th Topics to include: * Evolution of musical theatre from 1950's to present * Influence of society on musical theatre * Impact of musical theatre on society * How you feel musical theatre will evolve in the future ***************************************************************************************** Week of August 27 - 31 Please review and sign course syllabus. Due Monday, August 27th. Essay on Musical Theatre in America due: Thursday, Sept. 6th ***************************************************************************************** Week of August 20 - 24 Please review and sign course syllabus. Due Monday, August 27th.