Beaver Lake Middle School
Concert Band
Play-Along with Mr. Murphy
Here you will find recordings of Mr. Murphy playing through sections of concert music on various instruments. Remember, if you want to play along to the song at full speed, you can search for it on jwpepper.com - most of the pieces we play in band can be found on this website and will have a recording of the piece to listen to.
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Because of the sheer number of instruments in the ensemble and the challenge of the music, I will NOT be making recordings unless someone REQUESTS to hear a part of one of our concert songs. If you would like to request me to create a play-along, please send me a message with the instrument, the song, and the section you'd like to hear. After recording it, I will post it here in case others would like to hear it as well.
Willy Wonka, mm. 7 - 27 - FLUTE
Files
Concert Band Syllabus
Solo Registration Form (Solo & Ensemble)
Ensemble Registration Form (Solo & Ensemble)
Student Invoice (Solo & Ensemble)
Guided Practice, Lessons, Exercises, and More
4/6/20: All assignments/activities will be moved to SeeSaw. Please check your student Skyward accounts or parent email to find instructions on how to set up your account and join the class.
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3/30/20: Make your name into a song! Follow the directions on the .pdf document below to turn your name into a melody that you can play on your instrument!
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Make Your Name a Tune
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3/27/20: Check your work! Below is the 6/8 Time practice rhythms worksheet with the correct counting written in. Watch the video below to check your work on Rhythm #6.
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6/8 Practice Rhythms w/ counting
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3/23/20: Practice counting, clapping, & playing rhythms in 6/8 time.
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Click on the link below to access a practice sheet of rhythms. If you are able to, print this out at home.
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6/8 time practice rhythms
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Follow along with the video below to practice counting, clapping, and playing the rhythms found on this practice sheet. I will upload a version of the worksheet with the rhythms written in on FRIDAY, MARCH 27th so that you can check your work.
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3/13/20: Sheet music to practice: The Stars & Stripes Forever, Hypnotic Fireflies, Synergies, Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory, How Far I'll Go
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Standard of Excellence: p. 17; #74 - 76 & p. 18; #78 & 80
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3/8 & 6/8 time: practice counting, clapping, & playing songs in these new time signatures. Remember: eighth notes & rests get 1 beat; quarter notes & rests get 2 beats; dotted quarter notes & rests get 3 beats; dotted half notes get 6 beats.
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Evening Band Concerts (REQUIRED)
starts at 7:00pm; students arrive at 6:30pm
Daytime Concerts (REQUIRED)
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Additional Events (OPTIONAL)
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Fall Band Concert
Tuesday, November 19th
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Winter Band Concert
CANCELLED
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Spring Band Concert
CANCELLED
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Winter Holiday Assembly
Friday, December 13th
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Issaquah Band Festival
CANCELLED
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Solo & Ensemble Festival ​
CANCELLED
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