Hey, Band!
Check out these videos of some really great bands playing our concert music. Be inspired by their great sounds!
Happy listening!
Musically yours,
Ms. Gates
Sunday, February 10, 2013
Check out these videos!
Check out these videos of some really great bands playing our concert music. Be inspired by their great sounds!
Happy listening!
Musically yours,
Ms. Gates
All Band 7 - Due Feb. 14
Hi Band!
Instead of splitting this post into different instruments, I just made one that you all should read. Please reply to this message to post your practice times and to answer the questions.
Remember, I would like you to be practice 4 days a week, for 15 minutes at a time.
Band, you are doing an EXCELLENT job on your concert music. However, we can definitely take it to the next level. Please watch for these things in your music.
Play the RIGHT notes
- Some of us are still having issues reading our key signatures and playing accidentals (notes marked sharp, flat, or natural in the music). Double check your key signature before you start playing! Look for sharps, flats, and naturals in the music. Remember, an accidental carries through the WHOLE measure!
Dynamics
- Playing different volumes will add SO much to our music. Playing everything loud is BORING! Add some contrast!
Crescendos and Decrescendos
- Gradually getting louder and gradually getting softer will add contrast!
Instead of splitting this post into different instruments, I just made one that you all should read. Please reply to this message to post your practice times and to answer the questions.
Remember, I would like you to be practice 4 days a week, for 15 minutes at a time.
Band, you are doing an EXCELLENT job on your concert music. However, we can definitely take it to the next level. Please watch for these things in your music.
Play the RIGHT notes
- Some of us are still having issues reading our key signatures and playing accidentals (notes marked sharp, flat, or natural in the music). Double check your key signature before you start playing! Look for sharps, flats, and naturals in the music. Remember, an accidental carries through the WHOLE measure!
- Playing different volumes will add SO much to our music. Playing everything loud is BORING! Add some contrast!
- Gradually getting louder and gradually getting softer will add contrast!
Articulations
- Articulations refers to how you play a note. Is it short? Is it smooth? Is it tongued harder than others? If a composer writes a note with a staccato, he meant for it to be short! Watch for these things! Here are some common ones. Can you name all of them? Can you tell me how to play them?
If we start doing these things, we'll REALLY take our playing and our music to the next level. Thanks, all!
Here are your questions for this week's post.
1) Which piece do you think the band sounds best on? Why?
2) Which piece do you think the band could spend more time practicing? Why?
3) What did you do this week to contribute to the ensemble?
Until next week....
Musically yours,
Ms. Gates
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