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Texas Bandmasters Association Clinic

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

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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

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Tone

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∆    Building mature and characteristic sounds

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Ensemble Skills Packet - Flute | Oboe | English Horn | Bassoon | Clarinet | Bass Clarinet | Alto Sax | Tenor Sax | Bari Sax

Trumpet | Horn | Trombone | Bass Trombone | Euphonium | Tuba


∆    Ensuring that pitches are consistently centered and focused

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


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

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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)

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Holsinger's On a Hymnsong of Philip Bliss

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Technique

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∆    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

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Sousa's Fairest of the Fair

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Musicianship

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∆    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

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Sousa's Fairest of the Fair

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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

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