Firefly

Rhythm Essential Question: How can counting help us perform more difficult rhythms? What new notation do we need to be aware of to play rhythms as written? How do we approach learning and playing more difficult rhythms and meters?
Modified: 2012-06-07

Expression and Tone Essential Question: What are all of the parts of a sound that we can manipulate? How do we improve our individual sound? What is the sound envelope and how do we use it?
Modified: 2020-05-03

Scales and Key Signatures Essential Question: What is a key? How can learning scales help us play passages we find in our music? What are the benefits of playing in a variety of keys?
Modified: 2020-05-03

Sightreading Essential Question: What are common issues we encounter when sightreading? How do we become better sight readers?
Modified: 2020-05-03

Individual Lessons Essential Question: How does individual playing differ from ensemble playing? How can we practice to improve our skills on our individual instruments? How can we improve our musicianship? What kinds of technical challenges or advantages are unique to our instrument?
Modified: 2020-05-03

Ensemble Skills Essential Question: What are musical considerations unique to the band ensemble? How do we become better ensemble players? What does it mean to be an ensemble musician? How do we sound like a group rather than a bunch of individuals?
Modified: 2020-05-03

Performance Etiquette Essential Question: Why is performance etiquette important? How do we prepare for a stage performance?
Modified: 2020-06-01