HOMESCHOOL BAND
"The aim and final end of all music should be none other than the glory of God and the refreshment of the soul." Johann Sebastian Bach
|
|
|
Week and some good sounds are coming from the "band room"!
Senior Band Favorite Things is coming along nicely! Jingle Bells - now that you know what part you will be playing you might want to highlight your part just to make it easier to read. It Don't Mean a Thing Mission Impossible Don't forget to practice scales - especially the keys we're playing the above pieces in. Intermediate band Breath control - work on long tones - play each note as long as you can with the best sound possible. This should improve your TONE as well as increase your diaphragm control. Practice to the bottom of page 4, practice that green line on page 4 until you can't play it wrong! Clarinets practice those high notes. Even if you just play the low note and add your octave key. You CAN play the high ones! If you own reading glasses please wear them at class! Beginner band Congratulations we've played our first tune. Practice up to page 7 - pay special attention to page 4 and 5 this new language will get easier, faster, if you practice EVERY day. Percussionists - you are are second in command - learn to "see" the conductor out of the corner of your eye and stay with him. Check out the orange boxes at the top of the pages to remind your self of the new things we learn each week. You might want to refer to the glossary at the back of the book as well. Keep up the great work everyone!
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
Angela Squire
|