Saxes - Due Jan. 30

Hi, Saxes!

You're getting better everyday!  I know some practicing would really help out the ensemble.  Your parts are very unique and you play things that are different than ANY of the other instruments.  Play out and play confidently!

Aztec Celebration
Tenor Sax - Play out at measure 43.  Those descending notes are really important!
Alto Sax - Check those notes 2 measures before 51 and 2 measures before 71.

Ayre and Dance
Tenor Sax - At the beginning, you are the ONLY one with whole notes!  Play them strong!  Also, you have the melody at measure 19 and at measure 57.
Alto Sax - You have the melody at measure 3.  Blend with the clarinets.

Mystic Legacy
Tenor Sax - Nice job on those entrances at measures 44 and measure 49! Keep playing them out!
Alto Sax - Work out those rhythms and notes at the beginning, especially measure 4.  Work on those eighth notes four from the end.

Essential Elements
P. 6 #22 - Playing Test. This is a tough one! Check that key signature and all those slurs!
P. 6 #25 - Glow Worm - This is our next playing test.  Work out those accidentals (flats and sharps) and practice without the slurs until you get the notes. 

When writing your comment, make sure you include a list of the days and the number of minutes you practiced and the answers to the following questions!

1) Which piece in band are you the best at? Why?

2) Which piece in band could use more practice? Which parts? Why?

3) What did I do to contribute to the ensemble's playing this week?

Thanks, saxes and horns.  You're doing a nice job and making some great progress.  Practice at home will make you progress even FASTER! :)   Your comments are due Wednesday, Jan. 30. 

Musically yours,

Ms. Gates

“Music . . . can name the unnameable and communicate the unknowable.”
― Leonard Bernstein