Texas Bandmasters Association Clinic

CLEAR AND CONSISTENT
Developing a Common Language for Ensemble Instruction
Friday, July 26 at 5:00 PM in CC217ABC | 2019 Texas Bandmasters Association Convention

For a full copy of all slides in the presentation (pdf format), click HERE.

For a copy of the handout, click HERE.

Beginning the Dialogue

Tone

∆ Building mature and characteristic sounds

∆ Ensuring that pitches are consistently centered and focused

Malcolm Arnold's Sarabande and Polka - Mvt II - tutti band phrase

∆ Fostering a student’s understanding of correct balance and blend

Chang Su Koh's Arirang and Akatonbo

Sousa's Fairest of the Fair

Holsinger's On a Hymnsong of Philip Bliss

∆ Teaching an awareness of tuning within and between sections

Sousa's Fairest of the Fair

∆ An effective performance of dynamic contrast (consistent, obvious, and measurable)

Holsinger's On a Hymnsong of Philip Bliss

Technique

∆ Demonstrating consistent manual dexterity and flexibility with precision

Sousa's Fairest of the Fair

Shostakovich's Festive Overture

∆ Approaching rhythm with uniformity throughout the ensemble

∆ Performing articulation which is appropriate and consistent

Sousa's Fairest of the Fair

Musicianship

∆ Playing with proper musical style throughout the program

∆ Encouraging sensitivity to phrasing, shaping, and musical line

Biebl's Ave Maria

∆ Inspiring dynamic variation and musical nuance

Sousa's Fairest of the Fair

∆ Consistently conveying artistic, energetic, and emotional understanding to the audience

Sousa's Fairest of the Fair

Gerry Miller, Coppell HS - gmiller@coppellisd.com

Adrian Caswell, Coppell HS

Rusty Gray, Coppell Middle School East - rgray@coppellisd.com

Jeremy Lindquist, Coppell Middle School North - jlindquist@coppellisd.com

Greg McCutcheon, Coppell Middle School West - gmccutcheon@coppellisd.com

COPPELL HIGH SCHOOL BAND

Texas Bandmasters Association Clinic

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