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ALL: Sight Reading Factory (one assignment due daily Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday). To read my feedback on your assignments, go to the ‘Assignments’ tab and click ‘Review’ next to the assignment.

CB: Acapella Assignment #2 – DUE FRIDAY 4/24. Check your e-mail for feedback from your group’s Assignment #1, and details for this week’s assignment. Details also listed on Dashboard.

WE: Acapella Assignment #3 – DUE FRIDAY 4/24. Small Group Virtual Ensembles. Your sheet music is on Dashboard. Specific instructions are attached and on Dashboard under Lesson Homework.

If any student still needs free access to the Acapella app, please download it here: https://testflight.apple.com/join/7qQf7O1g   The company has given us access to free downloads – but the window of signing up to use them is closing.

1. Our YHS BAND SPRING CONCERT is postponed.

2. The CONCERT BAND SIX FLAGS FESTIVAL TRIP is cancelled. Ms. Kluga is working with the company to start the refund process.

3. The YHS WIND ENSEMBLE AUDITIONS 2020-2021 – will now be held virtually via Zoom. Schedule TBA. Please fill out this Google Form if you are interested in auditioning.

Brass and Woodwinds- All 12 Major scales memorized at q=100. NYSSMA Solo Level IV or higher. Sight Reading. Percussion- Snare NYSSMA Solo. Mallet NYSSMA Solo. Sight Reading.

As part of our distance-learning, all YHS Band students are participating in virtual ensembles via the Acapella app. Attached, please enjoy part of La Rejouissance, part of a larger suite called Music for the Royal Fireworks which was composed by G.F. Handel in 1749.

https://mixcord.co/acapella/p/golqDTWj5eEDfVrNmiYtYQ/

1. If any student (iPhone only) still needs free access to the Acapella app, please download it here: https://testflight.apple.com/join/7qQf7O1g   The company has given us access to free downloads – but the window of signing up to use them is closing.
2. All Concert Band and Wind Ensemble Students have a group project, using the Acapella app, that is due today. Details regarding this assignment can be found in Ms. Kluga’s previous distance learning update (from 4/13), and on your student’s YHS Band Dashboard. Android users have been asked to reach out to her so she can provide them with an alternative way to participate.
3. NHS tutoring help is available. Seniors in NHS are available for tutoring hours by request. If any band student would like extra help (with band, or any other subject), please reach out to Ms. Kluga and she will put you in touch with an NHS member. The tutoring sessions would take place via Zoom or GoogleMeet.

 Wishing you all well. As always, please contact Ms. Kluga with questions.

Please check the portal to make sure your work is complete.

Your assignment over “break” was to complete a survey about our distance learning experience. Please fill out the survey here: https://forms.gle/2WwpB9YH8goCrmMx8

On Wednesday 4/15, we will hold Zoom class meetings for both CB and WE students. Information is below:

CONCERT BAND: Wednesday 4/15 at 9:00am

https://zoom.us/j/93682779642?pwd=aUNkaldkcHFzWXU1Rkh0andsSGxVQT09

Meeting ID: 936 8277 9642

Password: 0dmsy7

WIND ENSEMBLE: Wednesday 4/15 at 12:45pm

https://zoom.us/j/92541364706?pwd=Ni80b2lzQ1UvTlZFNnY0UURYSTdMUT09

Meeting ID: 925 4136 4706

Password: 4RDkq6

Was supposed to be this week. Ms. Kluga is sending our Wind Ensemble students a virtual hug, as we add the Disney Festival trip to the long list of things that this pandemic has taken away. We are working with Disney, and our tour company, on reimbursement, but with everything shut down it is taking some time. Ms. Kluga will keep you posted.

As part of our distance-learning, Wind Ensemble students have been working together to create a virtual recording of part of our festival repertoire. This week was supposed to be a joyous celebration of our music making and hard work. Attached, please enjoy a section of “Minimalist Dances” by Matt Conaway.
Preview attachment YHSWE Acapella Project 1 Sharing Size.mp4YHSWE Acapella Project 1 Sharing Size.mp4Shared in Drive

ALL: Sight Reading Factory (one assignment due daily Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday). No Flipgrid video assignments this week.

WE: Acapella Assignment #2 (Minimalist Dances m.132-169) Due Friday 4/17. Please use your daily practice this week to brush up on this section of your music. Some take-aways and reminders from last week’s Acapella assignment:

1. You must wear headphones when you are recording.

2. Wear your YHS Band polo.

3. Follow the tempo and listen to the other members of your group. Be confident, and correct, with your entrances.

4. Play at a reasonable volume so you do not overpower the microphone

5. Do your best! Play with dynamics and a beautiful tone!

CB: Acapella Assignment #1 (Small Group Virtual Ensembles). Due Friday 4/17. Please see attached document with information on how to complete this project.

Preview attachment CB Acapella Project Directions 4-13-20.pdfCB Acapella Project Directions 4-13-20.pdf73 KB

Preview attachment CB Small Ensemble Groups.pdfCB Small Ensemble Groups.pdf58 KB

The weekly HW assignment is posted on your student’s YHS Band Dashboard. Ms. Kluga posted this week’s assignment today. Students should set aside 20-30 minutes a day (M-F) to practice.

Students receive daily sight-reading assignment (M-F), which is part of their daily 20-30 minutes of practice.  Info on how to sign up for your free SRF account is attached.