Of Gentle Spirit, April 2nd
June 3rd, 2009And us playing our slow piece, Of Gentle Spirit. How’s that tempo holding up?…….
Red Thunder, April 2nd
June 3rd, 2009Alright – another recording of our band. Notice how the dynamics are less pronounced than on our Hershey recording. Dynamics are so important to the overall musical effect. Have you heard the Hershey recordings yet? Better check them out down in the band room!
Impossible Machine, April 2nd
June 2nd, 2009Hey kids! Check out our Concert Band recording from April 2nd of Impossible Machine! See if you can identify areas for improvement. Isn’t it amazing how far we’ve come since then? Enjoy!
Footprints Trumpet Solo
April 27th, 2009Hey Trumpets and Tenors! (and anyone who transposes the part), try this solo. Slow (1/4 note equals 100) to Medium (quarter note equals 135) to Fast (quarter note equals 185). Learn it like nobody’s business……
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April 27th, 2009Now turn up the metronome, superstars…….. quarter note is 185.
Footprints Alto Sax Solo, Medium
April 27th, 2009A little bit faster, quarter note equals 140.
Footprints Alto Sax Solo, Slow
April 27th, 2009Another solo guys! Measure 53 in Footprints. Practice slowly! Quarter Note equals 100.
St. Thomas Trombone Solo, Measure 51
February 25th, 2009Trombones – now it’s your turn! Click the play button, and the solo will start. Wait for my intro, and then I’ll count you in so you can play along. Start out with the slow recording first – the metronome markings are listed. See how fast you can get it – remember, accuracy counts, not just speed! Who can handle the challenge?…….Who can play it like Slide Hampton?
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February 25th, 2009Altos, Baris, Listen up! Milestones solo: slow, fast and faster. Learn it and learn it well! Click and play along. Cookin’ with the Miles Davis Quintet…….
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February 25th, 2009Here’s another, you crazy cats! For the Tenors and Trumpets, the solo from Milestones at measure 34. Click play and play away!!…….
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