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from your friendly neighbourhood ACI Music Teachers!
GROUPS
Ophelia Daniel C. Michael
| Ariyana Cecilia Alan
| Charles Cindy Angela David
| Victor Tiffany Addison
| Victor Jenny Phil
| Erica Amanda Daniel H. Ridong | Simran Run Nan Ryan
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Grade 11/12 String Class:
Here are the links to the listening examples we did in class this week.
The last one is the link to The Moldau
Happy Listening!
Mrs. O
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZZkX3J-PblM Schubert, Symphony No.5 Allegro
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3X9LvC9WkkQ Brahms, Hungarian Dance No.5
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mJRNexFMhJA Liszt: Piano Concerto No. 1: Allegro maestoso - Tempo giusto
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bDr8Q7lDW8o Mendelssohn: Incidental Music to 'A Midsummer Night's Dream': Wedding March
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C0MuG6Ca16o Tchaikovsky: Danse des mirlitons
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iCEDfZgDPS8 Mussorgsky: Night on Bald Mountain
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H2amTjF_mkM Dvorák: Slavonic Dance, Op. 46 No. 1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g6PYYiQlD4o Beethoven Symphony No.5, mvt.1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rKwmfkDQ_Ws Bruch Violin Concerto, Mvt 1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WgWOjyQLB10 Smetana: "The Moldau"
Grade 11/12 String Class:
Here are the links to the listening examples we did in class this week.
The last one is the link to The Moldau
Happy Listening!
Mrs. O
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZZkX3J-PblM Schubert, Symphony No.5 Allegro
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3X9LvC9WkkQ Brahms, Hungarian Dance No.5
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mJRNexFMhJA Liszt: Piano Concerto No. 1: Allegro maestoso - Tempo giusto
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bDr8Q7lDW8o Mendelssohn: Incidental Music to 'A Midsummer Night's Dream': Wedding March
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C0MuG6Ca16o Tchaikovsky: Danse des mirlitons
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iCEDfZgDPS8 Mussorgsky: Night on Bald Mountain
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H2amTjF_mkM Dvorák: Slavonic Dance, Op. 46 No. 1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g6PYYiQlD4o Beethoven Symphony No.5, mvt.1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rKwmfkDQ_Ws Bruch Violin Concerto, Mvt 1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WgWOjyQLB10 Smetana: "The Moldau"
Grade 11/12 String Class:
Here are the links to the listening examples we did in class this week.
The last one is the link to The Moldau
Happy Listening!
Mrs. O
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZZkX3J-PblM Schubert, Symphony No.5 Allegro
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3X9LvC9WkkQ Brahms, Hungarian Dance No.5
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mJRNexFMhJA Liszt: Piano Concerto No. 1: Allegro maestoso - Tempo giusto
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bDr8Q7lDW8o Mendelssohn: Incidental Music to 'A Midsummer Night's Dream': Wedding March
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C0MuG6Ca16o Tchaikovsky: Danse des mirlitons
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iCEDfZgDPS8 Mussorgsky: Night on Bald Mountain
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H2amTjF_mkM Dvorák: Slavonic Dance, Op. 46 No. 1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g6PYYiQlD4o Beethoven Symphony No.5, mvt.1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rKwmfkDQ_Ws Bruch Violin Concerto, Mvt 1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WgWOjyQLB10 Smetana: "The Moldau"
On the DVD, introduce each section with the name of the piece, bars numbers, and which part you are playing (ex. 3rd Trumpet).
WINDS:
Images: Bars 93-129
Greek Folk Song Suite MVT II: Bars 12-25
Greek Folk Song Suite MVT III: Bars 107-end
PERCUSSION:
Greek Folk Song Suite MVT II: Vibraphone Bars 5-12
Greek Folk Song Suite MVT III: Xylophone Bars 117-end
Agincourt Collegiate Institute (NE3)
416 396 6675, ext. 20242
AMR3/4M1 – DVD Test Excerpts
Midnight Sleigh Ride
Flutes – 2 to 10, 61 to 79.
Clarinets – 35 to 45, 61 to 69.
Bass Clarinet – 13 to 26, 53 to 69.
Alto Sax – 35 to 53, 58 to 69.
Baritone Sax - 13 to 26, 53 to 69.
Trumpets - 61 to 69.
Horns – 45 to 53, 61 to 69
Trombones – 12 to 20, 29 to 42.
Baritones - 12 to 20, 29 to 42.
Tuba - 13 to 26, 53 to 69.
Percussion – As a section – Live. Arrange a time with Mr. Lum
Agincourt Collegiate Institute (NE3)
416 396 6675, ext. 20242
Please arrive at the concert before 6pm in uniform and sit in the north balcony unless your report time is before 6pm.
Here is the report time information. Please write down the information that is important to you and have it handy tomorrow so you know where you need to be when you need to be there.
I look forward to a spectacular concert tomorrow!
Ms. Lintott
Rachel Burns
Korina Thomas-Reynolds
Korey Greene
Tony Cheng
Marc Marcos
You have added five years to my life and many grey hairs to my head and gotee!
Thank you sincerely.
Agincourt Collegiate Institute (NE3)
416 396 6675, ext. 20242
MRP
Please click on the tab on the GUITAR button up top for links to the play-along audio tracks for your next test on "Can You Feel the Love Tonight".
Our testing will start on Dec. 4th and 5th.
Practice well, young scholars!
-Mr. Butash
http://www.youtube.com/
Have a good night off!
Ms. Lintott
Welcome to the new and improved music@ACI page. Please visit us often and follow us by e-mail by writing your e-mail in the "follow us" section to the left.
Please let Ms. Lintott know if there are any broken links or if you have any other issues with viewing the blog.
Thanks very much!
@ All Senior Guitar students:
Your upcoming test information is up on the guitar page. Please click the tab at the top for your test info!
-Mr. B
UNIFORM DISTRIBUTION UPDATE:
Uniform distribution will be happening again on Wednesday, October 24th from 3:30-5:00pm. Any Agincourt Singers that haven't picked up their uniform MUST do so on Wednesday. Symphony Orchestra students should also pick up their uniforms at this time.Please bring your money ($20 girls, $25 boys) and your uniform sign out sheet with you on this day.
Remember to thank the hardworking music parents for volunteering their time to do all of our uniform distribution again this year!
Miss Lintott
Uniform sign out will begin Monday, October 1st @ 6pm.
Please bring your money ($20 for girls, $25 for boys), and fill out an ACI Senior Music Uniforms sheet for Monday. The sheets can be found in MR1.
Students in other ensembles please stay tuned for announcements about when you can pick up your uniform.
We also have MANY outstanding uniforms from last year. Please check the ACI Music Facebook page for a complete list.
Thanks everyone!
Mrs. O and Mr. L
Please remember that your listening analysis assignment is due on Wednesday at you respective rehearsals. The example of what we want will be posted momentarily! Please remember to include the title of the recording you listened to and the title of the selection for which you did the analysis.
Analysis example - Thou Swell.
Here is your listening list, as promised! I will also post this link in our "Jazz" tab.
Jazz Listening List 2012
Again, please find an artist on the list (your own instrument is recommended), and find an album of theirs to dig into. Don't be afraid to do a bit of research into who they are, and what albums they might be known for.
Two sites that will be helpful for you:
www.canadianjazzarchive.org
www.grooveshark.com
Youtube is also handy for live performance footage.
If you have any questions, bug Mr. Lum or Mr. Butash!
-Lummy and Bubu
Just a reminder to all former members of the Agincourt Singers that you are invited to bring a Grade 11 or Grade 12 music student to Agincourt Singers on Monday, September 17th. Bring someone who might be interested in singing in the choir and have fun with positive peer pressure!
Mr. P.
Tests are Thursday, Monday and Tuesday. We will see the whole choir together again on Wednesday, September 19th, 2012.
Happy singing!
All Things Shall Perish Sheet Music
All Things Shall Perish midi practice track
The first AMR class of the new year will be on Monday, September 17. Please arrive by 545 to get warmed-up and tuned.
There is a lot of set-up to do so please come early and help if you can.
When you arrive, please check the seating plans posted at the front of MR1 to find your spot in the band.
It's going to be a great year!
See you then.
Lummy
All current members of the Grade 11 and Grade 12 Vocal classes.
Any student who was part of the Agincourt Singers last year and is taking ANY music course this year.
See you there!
mrp and mrso
The Junior Music Retreat would not be possible without the hard work and dedication of the Senior Leaders. If you are interested in becoming a Senior Leader for the 2012 Junior Music Retreat please pick up an application outside the music council office beginning Monday, September 10th. If you were a Senior Leader last year you must still reapply.
Applications are due to Miss Lintott no later thanWednesday September 26th at 3pm.
Grade 10, 11 and 12 music council class reps will be elected next Monday and Tuesday. If you are interested please run in any of your music classes. Remember, to become and Executive member of the music council you must be on general council for at least 1 year.
Grade 9 class reps will be elected at the beginning of October.
Miss Lintott
You are responsible for playing the following for your final playing test:
- Legacy - the entire double time section from 44 onwards.
- Orchids and Butterflies - the shout chorus from 137 onwards.
-Mr. B
Thanks!
Miss Lintott
All grade 9-11 general council members and all executive council members are to meet in MR2 at the very beginning of lunch.
Miss Lintott.
Please remind your choristers of the following:
Dress code is a bright, solid coloured t- shirt
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
3:15 p.m. Agincourt Collegiate students arrive
3:30 – 4:00 p.m Agincourt students to have dinner in Green Room
4:00 – 4:30 p.m. Quartet to set-up and sound check in the VIP Room
4:00 – 4:30 p.m. Madrigal Choir sound check in Constitution Hall
4:30 Madrigal Choir to return to Green Room
4:30 – 5:00 p.m. Jazz Group set-up and sound check in Constitution Hall
4:30 – 5:20 p.m. Quartet performs background music in VIP room
5:20 p.m. Quartet exits VIP Room
5:30 p.m. Madrigal Choir leaves Green Room and moves into position and are seated on risers in front of stage - Choir is joined by quartet
5:40 – 5:55pm Jazz Group performs on stage as guests enter Constitution Hall
5:55 pm Jazz Group leaves Con Hall and returns to Green Room
5:45 p.m. Head Table enters the room
6:05 p.m. Choir rises with audience for National Anthem (cued by overhead announcement)
6:10 p.m. Choir is introduced and performs two numbers
- The Size Of Your Heart by Eleanor Daley
- Lux Aurumque by Eric Whitacre
6:20 p.m. Students exit the Constitution Hall and returns to Green Room to pick up personal items
6:38 – 7:35 p.m. Jazz group performs background music during dinner
8:45 p.m. Jazz Band members board the bus and return to ACI