December 27th, 2008
Here is Majestica!! Take a listen and comment on what you think our challenges are going to be with this new piece? Get ready to work on this when we get back. Hope you are having a great break so far!! ~ Mr. Heffentrager
Posted in Uncategorized | Add a Comment »
December 7th, 2008
With the concert happening this week, take a listen to our latest recordings. Compare them to the professional versions and comment on what things we still need some slight adjustment on. Are we balanced? Is every part heard equally? Are our dynamics in place? How is the tempo? How is the style? Think about it and place a comment.

SGOW Run 12/3:
Play Now |
Play in Popup

SGOW Professional Recording:
Play Now |
Play in Popup

DOT Run 12/3:
Play Now |
Play in Popup

DOT Professional Recording:
Play Now |
Play in Popup
Posted in Uncategorized | Read 5 Comments/Add Comment »
November 21st, 2008
Dynamics, dynamics, and yes dynamics!! With this professional recording of Defender of Time, what are your thoughts on the dynamic contrast? Can you hear the transitions between soft and loud? Does the style change at all? Are we following these changes in our rehearsals?

Defender of Time:
Play Now |
Play in Popup
Posted in Uncategorized | Read 4 Comments/Add Comment »
October 22nd, 2008
A work in progress!! Take a listen to our run-through of Simple Gifts. Compare it to the professional recording that was posted earlier. Pay close attention again to note lengths and dynamics. What can we improve upon?
Posted in Uncategorized | Read 6 Comments/Add Comment »
October 16th, 2008
Here is a professional recording of the Simple Gifts of Winter. Take a listen and comment on how you feel the ensemble played this song. Pay close attention to whether or not they held all of the notes to their full value.

The Simple Gifts of Winter:
Play Now |
Play in Popup
Posted in Uncategorized | Read 11 Comments/Add Comment »