Concert Review

Concert Review

Thursday, May 20

Multiple Choice

What is the opening tempo that we marked in for El Diablo?

• 138

• 180

• 120

• 140

Enchanted Spaces - HELPFUL TIPS

• LISTEN TO THE PIECE! Try to finger/ play along with the recording.

• Circle any/ all accidentals.

• Watch time changes - work with a metronome!

• Isolate a few hard measures each time, not the whole piece.

M. 146

We are making progress! Remember, the eighth note pulse stays the same. Practice the 3/4 bars first, then work backwards each bar.

Enchanted Spaces - m. 100

• mixed meters: 2/4, 3/4, 4/4

• practice with a metronome - make sure your pulse lines up with click on metronome.

• everyone has crescendo going into m. 106

Imaginarium - HELPFUL TIPS

• Practice the transitions.

• Articulation & dynamics - these are the next steps!

• m. 51 - tone (try to contrast the opening)

• Isolate a few bars slowly, then work it faster - there is a lot of repetition.

Open Ended

How do you create different dynamic levels on your instrument? WHY are dynamics important?

MB Reminders

• Nominations close TONIGHT

• Rehearsal 6:00 - 8:30 p.m.

• Arrive between 5:30 - 5:50 pm - Boys Lacrosse Pep Band - 5:35 pm

• Drink water

• Have pencil, music, instrument, sneakers