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VICTORY CHRISTIAN
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HIGH SCHOOL
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Marching, Concert and Jazz Bands, Strings
Elementary and Middle School Bands
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Mr. Grant
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Marching BandJazz BandConcert BandMiddle School BandElementary BandStringsLinksAbout Mr. Grant
Marching Band Season is about to begin. VCS Band will be holding multiple marching rehearsals throughout the summer. Band camp will be sometime at the beginning of august. Marching music will be downloaded on the band website shortly after our return from Orlando. Check in to VCSBAND.COM often for updates on our marching preparations for next fall. Enjoy your summer.
Mr. Grant
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| Jazz Band is currently in off-season. 2011-2012 Jazz Auditions will take place in November. Please check the Marching Band Page and VCSBAND.COM for current information. Have a great summer!! |
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VICTORY CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOL
Concert Band
Mr. Grant/Mrs. Hartman
January 23 – January 27, 2012 |
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Romans 5:8 – “But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” |
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Assignments and Homework |
Assessments and Obj. #’s |
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Concert Band Rehearsal
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- Demonstrate good tone
- Demonstrate good listening skills
- Demonstrate good fingering technique
-Display desire to improve…
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- Warm-up
- Sectionals
- Rehearse Music (Insignia, Hymn of Praise)
- Ensemble and Solo Rehearsal
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Flute Sectional |
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Tuesday, |
Concert Band Rehearsal
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- Demonstrate good tone
- Demonstrate good listening skills
- Demonstrate good fingering technique
-Display desire to improve |
- Warm-up
- Sectionals
- Rehearse Music (Insignia, Hymn of Praise)
- Ensemble and Solo Rehearsal |
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Wednesday, |
Concert Band Rehearsal
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- Demonstrate good tone
- Demonstrate good listening skills
- Demonstrate good fingering technique
-Display desire to improve…
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- Warm-up
- Sectionals
- Rehearse Music (Insignia, Hymn of Praise)
- Ensemble and Solo Rehearsal |
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Thursday, |
Concert Band Rehearsal
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- Demonstrate good tone
- Demonstrate good listening skills
- Demonstrate good fingering technique
-Display desire to improve…
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- Warm-up
- Sectionals
- Rehearse Music (Insignia, Hymn of Praise)
- Ensemble and Solo Rehearsal |
Low Brass Sectional |
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Friday, |
Concert Band Rehearsal
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- Demonstrate good tone
- Demonstrate good listening skills
- Demonstrate good fingering technique
-Display desire to improve…
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- Warm-up
- Sectionals
- Rehearse Music (Insignia, Hymn of Praise)
- Ensemble and Solo Rehearsal |
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NOTES/REMINDERS: Drumline Basketball Game tuesday night. Meet in the bandroom at 6:30pm |
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VICTORY CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOL
Middle School Band
Mr. Grant/Mrs. Hartman
January 23– January 27, 2012 |
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Mark 9:23 – “If you can believe all things are possible to him who believes.” |
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Assignments and Homework |
Assessments and Obj. #’s |
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Monday, |
Middle School
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- Memorize Music
- Achieve a quality tone and accurate rhythm technique on each song
-Display desire to improve…
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- Warm-up
- Rhythm Review
- Sight Reading
- Rehearse Music (Feliz Navidad)
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Tuesday, |
Middle School
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- Memorize Music
- Achieve a quality tone and accurate rhythm technique on each song
-Display desire to improve…
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- Warm-up
- Rhythm Review
- Sight Reading
- Rehearse Music(Feliz Navidad)
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Wednesday, |
Middle School
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- Memorize Music
- Achieve a quality tone and accurate rhythm technique on each song
-Display desire to improve…
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- Warm-up
- Rhythm Review (count and clap)
- Sight Reading
- Rehearse Music (#46- #56)
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WW Test
Feliz Navidad |
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Thursday, |
Middle School
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- Memorize Music
- Achieve a quality tone and accurate rhythm technique on each song
-Display desire to improve…
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- Warm-up
- Rhythm Review (count and clap)
- Sight Reading
- Rehearse Music (#46- #56)
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Friday, |
Middle School
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- Memorize Music
- Achieve a quality tone and accurate rhythm technique on each song
-Display desire to improve…
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- Warm-up
- Rhythm Review (count and clap)
- Sight Reading
- Rehearse Music
Home Work: |
Brass/Perc Test
Feliz Navidad
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VICTORY CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOL
Beginning Band
Mr. Grant and Mrs. Hartman
December 5 – December 9, 2011 |
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2 Cor. 1:20 “For all the promises of God in Him are Yes, and in Him Amen, to the glory of God through us.” |
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Assignments and Homework |
Assessments and Obj. #’s |
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Monday, |
Beginning
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- Memorize Music
- Achieve a quality tone and accurate rhythm technique on each song
-Display desire to improve…
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- Warm-up
- Rhythm Review (Count and Clap)
- Sight Reading
- Rehearse Music
Homework: #47-#56 |
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Tuesday, |
Beginning
Band |
- Memorize Music
- Achieve a quality tone and accurate rhythm technique on each song
-Display desire to improve…
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Warm-up
- Rhythm Review (Count and Clap)
- Sight Reading
- Rehearse Music
Homework: #47-#56 |
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Wednesday, |
Beginning
Band |
- Memorize Music
- Achieve a quality tone and accurate rhythm technique on each song
-Display desire to improve…
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- Warm-up
- Rhythm Review (Count and Clap)
- Sight Reading
- Rehearse Music
Homework: #47-#56 |
WW Test
#41 |
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Thursday, |
Beginning
Band |
- Memorize Music
- Achieve a quality tone and accurate rhythm technique on each song
-Display desire to improve…
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- Warm-up
- Rhythm Review (Count and Clap)
- Sight Reading
- Rehearse Music
Homework: #47-#56 |
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Friday, |
Beginning
Band
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- Memorize Music
- Achieve a quality tone and accurate rhythm technique on each song
-Display desire to improve…
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- Warm-up
- Rhythm Review (Count and Clap)
- Sight Reading
- Rehearse Music
Homework: #47-#56 |
Brass/Perc Test
#41 |
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NOTES/REMINDERS:
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Ryan Grant is currently in his 10th year of teaching at Victory Christian School. He started as assistant band director in 2002 and was promoted to head band director in 2006. Mr. Grant directs the Conqueror Marching Band, Concert Band, Middle School Band, String Class, and Elementary Band. Under his guidance, his bands have been awarded superior ratings. Mr. Grant’s students have also been selected to participate in the Oklahoma All-State Band, EDBDA All Region Honor Band and have received numerous superior ratings for both solos and ensembles.
Mr. Grant is a native of Woodstock, Ontario, Canada and graduated with honors from Oral Roberts University with a Bachelor of Music Education in 2002. While at ORU, he studied trombone under Dr. Stan George and Doug Fletcher. He also studied conducting under Dr. Marilyn Carver and Ron Wheeler. His professional affiliations include Oklahoma Bandmasters Association , Oklahoma Music Educators Association, Music Educators National Conference, Mu Phi Epsilon and he is past Honor Band Chair for the Oklahoma Eastern District Band Directors Association. He has been married for 9 years to his wife Cara, who teaches Music at Northeast Elementary School in Owasso. They reside in Owasso with their dog Daisy, cat Miette, and rabbit Pepper.
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