Roots Music » Uncategorized http://rootsmusic.edublogs.org Singing and playing Americana music with acoustric string instruments Tue, 16 Dec 2008 19:55:13 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.2 en hourly 1 Week of December 15, 2008 http://rootsmusic.edublogs.org/2008/12/16/week-of-december-15-2008/ http://rootsmusic.edublogs.org/2008/12/16/week-of-december-15-2008/#comments Tue, 16 Dec 2008 14:04:28 +0000 msfletcher http://rootsmusic.edublogs.org/?p=21 MONDAY – Journal re: last week’s goal; self-assess; set new goal; studio projects

TUESDAY – Review journal goal; visit http://www.seagullguitars.com/seagullstory.htm; studio projects

WEDNESDAY – Discuss Open Jam and Open Mic; studio projects

THURSDAY – studio projects

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TUESDAY: 1) Practice for Christmas concert; 2) Independent studio work

WEDNESDAY:  1) Practice for Christmas concert; 2) Independent studio work

THURSDAY: 1) Reflect on performance; 2) Studio work

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TUESDAY: 1) Practice for Christmas concert; 2) Independent studio work

WEDNESDAY:  No Class – Early Release for Thanksgiving

THURSDAY: No Class – Thanksgiving Holiday

FRIDAY: No class on Fridays

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TUESDAY: 1) Practice for Christmas concert; 2) Independent studio work

WEDNESDAY:  1) Practice for Christmas concert; 2) Independent studio work

THURSDAY: 1) Practice for Christmas concert; 2) Independent studio work

FRIDAY: No class on Fridays

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  1. Singing warm ups
  2. Journal Prompt – weekly goal
  3. Break out sessions for instruments in practice rooms
  4. Christmas songs with Mrs. Lievense piano accompaniment

Tuesday 11/11: 

No School in observance of Veterans Day

Wednesday 11/12:

No Class due to early release for student led conferences

Thursday 11/13:

No Class due to early release for student led conferences

No class on Fridays 

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  1. Singing warm ups
  2. Journal Prompt – weekly goal
  3. Break out sessions for instruments in practice rooms
  4. Christmas songs with Mrs. Lievense piano accompaniment

TUE 11/04: 

  1. Singing warm ups
  2. Break out sessions for instruments and vocal groups in practice rooms
  3. Students without instruments sing patriotic songs

WED 11/05:

  1. Singing warm ups
  2. Break out sessions for instruments in practice rooms
  3. Students without instruments sing patriotic songs
  4. Journal response

THU 11/06:

  1. Singing warm ups
  2. Break out sessions for instruments and vocal groups
  3. Journal reflection

No class on Fridays 

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  1. Singing warm ups
  2. Journal Prompt
  3. Break out sessions for instruments in practice rooms
  4. Christmas songs with Mrs. Lievense piano accompaniment

TUE 10/21: 

  1. Singing warm ups
  2. Break out sessions for instruments in practice rooms
  3. Students without instruments sing patriotic songs
  4. Journal reflection

WED 10/22:

  1. American Roots Music DVD
  2. Reflect on video

THU 10/23:

  1. Singing warm ups
  2. Break out sessions for instruments in practice rooms
  3. Students without instruments sing patriotic songs
  4. Journal reflection

FRI 10/24 – No class on Fridays 

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  1. Rhythm Warm Up
  2. Journal: Goal for the week
  3. Listening Appreciation
  4. Work with Mrs. Lievense
  5. Break out sessions

TUE 10/21: 

  1. Singing warm up
  2. Journal: Goal to be accomplished by Thursday
  3. Break out sessions for instruments in practice rooms
  4. Teacher works with Guitar group #1: Kolten, Kevin, Kym, Talia

WED 10/22

  1. Singing warm up
  2. Break out sessions for instruments in practice rooms
  3. Teacher works with guitar group #2: Larissa, Kristina, Jasmine, Skyler, Clementine
  4. Teacher works with works with fiddle, harmonica, etc.: Rebekah, Janae

THU 10/23

  1. Teacher Feature
  2. Break out sessions for instruments in practice rooms
  3. Teacher works with guitar group #3: Barrett, Dalton, Dom
  4. Journal: Reflect on progress toward goal

FRI 10/10 – No class on Fridays 

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TUE 10/14: 

  1. Singing warm ups
  2. Break out sessions for instruments in practice rooms
  3. Students without instruments sing patriotic songs
  4. Journal reflection

WED 10/15:

  1. American Roots Music DVD
  2. Reflect on video

THU 10/16:

  1. Singing warm ups
  2. Break out sessions for instruments in practice rooms
  3. Students without instruments sing patriotic songs
  4. Journal reflection

FRI 10/17 – No class on Fridays 

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  1. Singing warm ups
  2. Break out sessions for instruments in practice rooms
  3. Students without instruments learn about history of guitar
  4. Journal reflection

TUE 10/07: 

  1. Singing warm ups
  2. Break out sessions for instruments in practice rooms
  3. Students without instruments sing patriotic songs
  4. Journal reflection

WED 10/08

  1. American Roots Music DVD
  2. Reflect on video

THU 10/09

  1. Singing warm ups
  2. Break out sessions for instruments in practice rooms
  3. Students without instruments sing patriotic songs
  4. Journal reflection

FRI 10/10 – No class on Fridays 

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