Day 1: Rhythm and Timing (TEKS: 117.123(b)(2)(B))

Objective: Students will review and reinforce their understanding of rhythm and timing.

Warm-Up (15 minutes):

Play scales and arpeggios focusing on precise rhythm.

Rhythmic Exercises (30 minutes):

Review basic rhythms.

Introduce syncopation and irregular rhythms.

Practice with a metronome for timing accuracy.

Repertoire Rehearsal (15 minutes):

Work on selected pieces focusing on rhythm and timing challenges.

 

Day 2: Articulation and Phrasing (TEKS: 117.123(b)(2)(B))

Objective: Students will develop their skills in articulation and phrasing.

Warm-Up (15 minutes):

Play scales with different articulation patterns (staccato, legato, accents).

Articulation Exercises (30 minutes):

Practice tonguing and slurring exercises.

Discuss different articulation markings in sheet music.

Repertoire Rehearsal (15 minutes):

Work on selected pieces focusing on articulation and phrasing.

 

(combine day 3 and 4 for block scheduling)

Day 3: Dynamics and Expression (TEKS: 117.123(b)(2)(B))

Objective: Students will explore dynamics and expressive techniques.

Warm-Up (15 minutes):

Play scales with various dynamics.

Dynamics Exercises (30 minutes):

Discuss and practice crescendos, diminuendos, and sforzandos.

Experiment with expressive playing.

Repertoire Rehearsal (15 minutes):

Work on selected pieces, emphasizing dynamics and expression.

 

Day 4: Ensemble Playing and Balance (TEKS: 117.123(b)(3)(C))

Objective: Students will focus on ensemble skills and balance within the band.

Warm-Up (15 minutes):

Play scales and exercises in small sections (e.g., woodwinds, brass, percussion).

Ensemble Exercises (30 minutes):

Practice playing in different groupings within the band.

Work on balance and blend between sections.

Repertoire Rehearsal (15 minutes):

Work on selected pieces, focusing on ensemble dynamics and balance.

Day 5: Sight-Reading and Music Theory (TEKS: 117.123(b)(2)(A))

Objective: Students will improve their sight-reading and music theory skills.

Sight-Reading (30 minutes):

Distribute new sheet music or sight-reading exercises.

Encourage students to identify key signatures, time signatures, and markings.

Music Theory (30 minutes):

Review key signatures, scales, and intervals.

Introduce or reinforce a music theory concept (e.g., chord progressions).

Repertoire Rehearsal (15 minutes):