Letter from Dan (10/5)
Dear Concertino West,
It was great seeing everyone this week! We were able to make significant progress on four of our pieces last night and the details about what to practice are below. This week, you’re also invited to participate in the Concertino West Directory Scavenger Hunt. Good luck!
Sectionals next week!
We’ll be having full sectionals next week, which means each string section will have their own coach. Diane will be back to work with the woodwinds, brass, and percussion. Be ready to go to a different room when you arrive!
GTCYS 10: Metronome Week!
This week, practice your music with your metronome set at the tempos below. If you can’t play the piece at the marked tempo, start at 50% and work your way up to the tempo.
- Radetsky March – Half note = 92
- Sarabande – Quarter = 72
- Genesis – Quarter = 84
- One Dog Sleigh, Quarter = 132
- Beginning to Letter D
Student Directory Scavenger Hunt
Instead of the Question of the Week, you’ll need about 5-8 minutes and the following links to complete the Scavenger Hunt:
Have fun and good luck!
October Birthdays!
The following members are celebrating their birthday this month!
- Isa Z, flute, 10/1
- Gabriel L, cello, 10/6
- Violet A, violin, 10/7
- Tyler F, viola, 10/8
- Carina W, violin, 10/11
- Henry M, bass, 10/11
- Arleigh K, cello, 10/12
- Alyssa M, violin, 10/14
- Emma S, cello, 10/14
- Evan M, trombone, 10/15
- Perrin L-H, cello, 10/28
I look forward to seeing you all next Monday!
Dan