Letter from Mrs. Hebert (1/19)
Sinfonia West,
I missed seeing you on Monday night, but had a blast working with all of you at retreat! Thanks for waking up early and giving up a Saturday.
Here are some specifics to work on this week. We only have 5 rehearsals to go and it will take every one of you to make our music fabulous .
James Bond:
- Brass: Please work through your rhythms and notes. If you have a private teacher, please bring this piece to work on. Focus on Measures 27-48 and 55-end
- Strings: Double-check your notes at 13. Make sure when you play the melody you can hear each 16th note. Add in your phrasing!
- Winds/percussion: Double- check your notes and rhythms. Work in small sections to ensure you are playing the correct notes. Add in your phrasing!
Coiled!:
- ALL: We only worked on this one for a few minutes. Those that have the tricky rhythm- please work through it slowly and then speed it up. This is another great section to bring to your private instructor! We will work more on this next week.
Echoes:
- ALL: Set your metronome for 80= Dotted quarter (that means you will hear 2 clicks per measure since we are in 6/8 time)
- Woodwinds and strings: work on making sure you can hear every note with clarity. Make sure your staccatos are truly staccato!
- ALL: When you have the melodic line, make sure you know the notes and rhythms and play with confidence! We will continue to work on phrasing.
Symphony No 8:
- ALL: By now, you should all be comfortable with your part. If not, work through small sections until you know the entire piece.
- Strings: Please practice your 8th note passes with SINGLE notes. After you know the notes, you can add the double. Measure 18-35 needs the most work
- ALL: Melodic line! Anytime you have the melodic line, please master it and treat it like a solo! Play with phrasing, work though bowings (strings) to make it flow. I can’t wait to hear it!
- ALL: Listen to the original here! You don’t need to listen to the whole thing ,but it will really help you play our part with more musicality.
Some additional announcements!
- GTCYS is supporting Twin Cities school music programs by awarding a $1,000 grant this spring to a public school orchestra or band program in need. To nominate your school band or orchestra program, click here and complete the nomination form by Sunday, January 25.
- Build leadership skills, confidence, and share your love of music by becoming a GTCYS Ambassador and inspire your classmates to join GTCYS. To learn more or to sign up, click here. Make sure you sign up by Friday, January 30.
See you Monday!
Mrs. Hebert