HEAR THE 2006-2007 CONCERT BAND!
"When I was in the ghetto of Chicago during
the great depression, I saw people who would buy music |
Scottsdale Christian Academy Junior - Senior High Instrumental Music Mr. Gil Donatelli Director
"Sing to the LORD a new song; sing to the LORD all the earth!" Psalm 96:1 "...whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest,
whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever
things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there
be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things."
Phillipians 4:8
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"The man that hath no music in himself, |
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BAND ANNOUCEMENTS
- last updated 03-10- 2008:
DATES
Special rehearsal (important but optional) immediately after school Tuesday until 3:30pm (longer for jazz band members)
Concert Dress Code!!! read it, DO IT! - thanks
WINTER BAND CONCERT! TUESDAY, MARCH 11th
7 - 8 pm in Fine Arts Theater
featuring the Junior and Senior High Concert Bands and the Junior High Jazz Band
Please read this month's "JOURNEY"
Recurring Extra Curricula Rehearsal Times :
Jazz Gatos (Jr. High Jazz Band)
Mondays 3 - 4 pm / Thursdays 3 - 4 pm
Contemporary Music Ensemble (CME)
(HS combo) Tuesdays at 3:30 pm
COURSES - ACTIVITIES
Music Theory
Jazz Band
Contemporary Music Ensemble (CME)
Lunchtime Concert Series
Highlights of the 2006-2007 Band Season
Required
Reading for Mr. Donatelli's
Music Students and Parents
Letter to Students and Families 2007-2008
General Expectations for All Fine Arts Students
A Brief Philosophy of Music Performance
Resolutions for Progress in Music Performance
To be read by all band students -
Sample of Rehearsal Conduct Alert
A Special Message from Mr. Lyons
The Role of the SCA Bands at Athletic Events
Lettering in Instrumental Music Performance
Jr./Sr. High BAND SECTION
Prepare to be tested (spot-checks) on the tough, technical passgaes of each piece!!!
Basically any area you can't easily sight read - we have discussed these in rehearsals.
You may test in groups of 2 or 3 but will still be individaully graded. Failure to practice these sections can result in lowering your grade!
Download MP3s for Listening and Practice
Junior High Band
High School Band
Homework - Month of:
February - March in prep for March 11 Concert:
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Band Materials
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| All Musicians: > An Instrument in playable condition. > A sharpened pencil at all times (keep it in your folder or instrument case) > Maintain your music folder,
number all measures of music (ask Mr. D how to) > A flute rod and cleaning rag (keep in your case) Oboists: > At least 3 good reeds at all times (keep in a protective reed case) Clarinetists & Saxophonists: > At least 4 good reeds at all times (keep in a protective reed case) All Brass Players: > Value oil, slide grease and a straight mute (keep in your case) Percussionists: > A stick bag with your drum sticks, xylophone mallets, and timpani mallets |
Monday - Friday
CONCERT BANDS
JH BAND
Concert:
Halo
The Big Four and The Incredibles
Magnificent Seven
HS BAND
Concert:
Magnificent Seven
Alamo
The Patriot
Pearl Harbor
Air For Band
Monday - Friday
GUITAR CLASS
HS:
Playing Proficiency Test
on either:
"Romanza" or "Greensleeves" or approved piece
Learning Licks / Barre Chords and Theory
Monday - Friday
PROD-TECH CLASS
HS:
Run Scenarios
Inventory
Working elementary shows
GUITAR COLUMN
Link to Guitar Class Webpage
Tone
- the sound of well defined pitch and quality - a definite pitch - identifiable
and nameable - we use 12 pitches for all our music
Melody - the tune of a song - the single
line (horizontal)
Harmony - notes stacked vertically and sounding
simultaneously Rhythm - duration of sound
Pitch - frequency of tone (cycles per second)
Articulation - shaping the tones (attack, sustain,
decay, release)
Dynamics - changes in loudness and intensity
Phrasing - adding shape and emphasis
Balance - adjusting to section and ensemble
Tone Color - Blend - the skillful use and groupings
of the different timbres of the different instruments for colors and effects
For Guitar classes -
I recommend purchasing the following items:
Korg Electric guitar Tuner model CA-30 ($20)
A String Winder ($1)
Extra Picks (of your choice)
A Capo - "KYSER" brand - easy-on, easy-off ($20)
Helpful Music Links (Click)
Link to Mr. Donatelli's Professional Website
Recommended Private Lesson Teachers
Phoenix Youth Symphony (Guild)
Arizona Music Educators Association (AMEA)
Arizona Band and Orchestra Directors Association
(IAJE)International Association For Jazz Education
(MENC) National Assoc. For Music Education
MUSIC AWARDS
The John
Phillip Sousa Band Award
(usually awarded to the most valuable senior)
The Patrick
Gilmore Award for Band
(usually awarded to the second most valuable senior
or deserving junor)
The Louis
Armstrong Award
(usually awarded to top senior jazz performer)
The Woody
Herman Jazz Award
(usually awarded to the second most valuable senior
or deserving junor jazz performer)
The Director's
Award for Band
(usually awarded to top 8th grader)