Practice Assignments for the WeekS of 2/9-2/22
No YJSO rehearsal on 2/15
2/22 Rehearsal
Strings:
Deerpath Triptych
Open Lands - Movement 1
We will rehearse this movement next rehearsal.
Lake Brave - Movement 2
We may not rehearse this, but here are goals for each section. Remember to practice this with a metronome.
Violin I - focus on vibrato on 8th notes as well as bow speed.
Violin II and Viola- focus on using full bows and playing more confidently, even when the dynamic is softer.
Cello and Bass - focus on bow speed and keeping the left-hand finger hopping when moving from string to string. Cellos could have been better this past rehearsal in this piece.
The Hunt - Movement 3
When playing the melody, put more of a stop in between each note. Viola and Violin II dynamics and confidence need to be stronger.
Colors of the Wind - measure 39-end
Symphony Orchestra
Songs of the Sea
This piece needs a significant amount of work.
All musicians need to practice measure 86 to the end with a metronome; the Dotted Quarter Note = 85. We will try to push it a little faster.
We will rehearse measure 1-85 next rehearsal; the Quarter Note = 65.
Tragic Overture
We will play through the whole piece. Remember the repeat and to count the dotted 8th notes. Check the key signature before playing!
It’s About Time
We will play through the whole piece if there is time.
Wind Ensemble:
The Parting Glass is nearly performance ready. While you are practicing it, make sure you are committing to dynamics and musicality. Remember what the music is about and what we are trying to evoke in the audience.
Full Orchestra:
Woodwinds, get any and all quick sixteenth note passages under your fingers sooner rather than later.
Brass, we need to produce more sound at forte. The only way to get yourself to play louder is to practice playing louder! (apologize to your family in advance)
Percussion:
The assignment for my percussionists is the same as it was a couple weeks ago: listen to all the tunes and write cues in for when you come in.
Practice Assignments for the Week of 2/2-2/8
2/8 Rehearsal
Strings:
Deerpath Triptych
The Hunt, Quarter Note = 100
Focus on a space between notes in the melody.
Lake Brave, Quarter Note = 70
Colors of the Wind
Measure 39-end
Symphony Orchestra
Songs of the Sea
Rehearse from con moto to end. Dotted Quarter = 80. Focus on moving/swaying in the strings to feel the tempo/rhythm.
Symphony 88
Two focus sections
Measure 57-85
Measure 85-end
Wind Ensemble:
Parting Glass
Practice with a metronome -
m. 1-32 quarter note = 66
m. 33 - 52 quarter note = 76
m. 53 to the end quarter note = 66
It's important that you practice at the correct tempo, and include the tempo alterations that are written in the music.
Practice Assignments for the Week of 1/26-2/1
2/1 SECTIONAL Rehearsal
Strings:
String players need to mark all bowings and fingers in their parts; only a few students had everything marked in their parts.
All musicians need to listen to the pieces to become more familiar with how each piece sounds. It is vital to the success of the orchestra that you know what the piece sounds like in full context.
All musicians are expected to use a metronome on the music. This has improved from the fall but still has a lot of work to do.
Moving forward, All bassists please arrive 8:15 before the strings to facilitate tuning.
Below are the links to the slow practice videos for the violas
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6jrl8DpvEFId72_MgGLWwiekpm_X_oo_
Wind Ensemble:
Parting Glass
Practice with a metronome -
m. 1-32 quarter note = 66
m. 33 - 52 quarter note = 76
m. 53 to the end quarter note = 66
It's important that you practice at the correct tempo, and include the tempo alterations that are written in the music.
Practice Assignments for the Week of 1/11-1/25
1/25 Rehearsal Agenda
Strings:
Deerpath Triptych
Practice the Lake Brave and The Hunt movements. Lake Brave, Quarter = 60, 8th = 120
The Hunt, Quarter = 100
Colors of the Wind
Practice Page 2 of this piece. The Quarter Note = 75.
Full Symphony
We will be reading through Songs of the Sea and Farandole (the new piece).
Please prepare Tragic Overture, measures 66-end. Quarter note = 75 for now. We rehearsed measures 1-65 at this past rehearsal, so please keep working on those as well. Remember to play B-flats and F-naturals.
Strings:
Full Symphony:
Wind Ensemble
Wind Ensemble agenda:
Be prepared to rehearsal The Parting Glass, m. 43 to the end. Always observe tempo and dynamic markings while practicing.
Listening Link:
Percussion
Percussionists, please listen to the practice links and write in what happens in the music before your entrances after rests. I will be checking this next rehearsal.