6th Grade Homework due November 8th

6th Grade,

Your homework is pretty extensive this week, and I do not apologize for it!

Task 1:
You need to write out how the note looks on the page for the notes C-C' (Cornet/Alto Horn) or B-flat-B-flat' if you're a trombone or baritone. On the top of the note write what note name it is. Underneath you need to write what the valve combination/slide position is.

Task 2: 
Using the information you made for Task 1, you need to write out 10 words that can be spelt only using the letters A, B, C, D, E, F and G. Then you need to write out those words as music.

Task 3:
Come up with 5 words just using the letters A, B, C, D, E, F or G. These can be the same words as Task 2. You then need to write words with the valve combinations underneath.

If you are confused, I will be updating this blog with helpful tips!

- Mr. Tubb

Orchestral Seating

Hi 8th Grade,

Have a nosey at this link from the Dallas Symphony Orchestra.
Not only is it pretty cool, but it's also strangely informative.

http://www.dsokids.com/visitthesymphony/seatingchart/default.aspx

- Mr. Tubb

Cabaret Troupe CD

Hey Cab Troupe Girls,

Visit this page that I just uploaded.

Cab Troupe

If you right click > save as, then you can load them into iTunes or burn them onto a CD or just listen to them on your computer.

Try practicing the dance moves! Remember my silly dancing - you'll be MUCH better!

- Mr. Tubb

Those pesky instruments!

Middle Schoolers,

You should know how to recognize all of these instruments. This is a great website for understanding the differences! Use it! :)

http://www.sfskids.org/templates/instorchframe.asp?pageid=3

Well done on your walkathon efforts today - cannot wait to see who my new principal will be for the day!

- Mr. Tubb

Timeline with Composers

5th Grade, me again.
Found a slightly flashier and more graphically cool site to help you remember some composer names from these periods too!

http://www.classicsforkids.com/composers/composers_timeline.asp
(It's so flashy that I didn't even feel the need to write "Clicky Clicky"!)

Check it out!
- Mr. Tubb

History of Music

Hi 5th Grade,

Here is a really really good link for the history of music.

Clicky Clicky!

OK, so it's not an all singing/dancing flashy website full of pictures and videos, but it has some very interesting information that you should read!

- Mr. Tubb

Christmas Show

So the Christmas show has been decided. It's going to be a version of 'I Need a Little Christmas Vacation' with some additions and omissions.

It's mega exciting, fun and cool! Here's a synopsis from someone else's website!


It's the last day of school before winter vacation officially starts. Excitement fills the air with plans of tropical vacations, shopping at the mall, visits from relatives, NO homework for a while, favorite holiday meals and lots of presents! Everything is just right, including the beginning of a beautiful snowfall. SNOW!! Oh no! The snow keeps coming and vacation appears to be heading for disaster. Everyone may have to spend the holidays at school! Dinner cooked in the Science Lab? Shopping on the web? Perfect for all ages, this musical features 7 original songs arranged for piano and unison voices, clever dialog, choreography and a helpful production guide with staging tips, set ideas and costume suggestions.


It's gonna be a blast!

- Mr. Tubb