Congrats to all the Jazz Band and Wind Symphony students on an amazing job this weekend. Two superior ratings and two best overall groups. You should be very proud. Thanks to all of you for getting me drenched this weekend. It was well worth it.
Here are recordings of the 5 songs we played in rehearsal today. What can we do to improve the quality of the songs. Before you are critical of other sections, make sure you critique yourself. We only have 8 (yup, 
rehearsal remaining.
Here are the recordings from April 28th. We have only 6 rehearsals remaining before Hershey so really be critical of yourself. What can you do to improve the overall sound of the ensemble? It’s sounding great, but we still have some work to do.
Jazz Band,
Here is the newest song that we are working on. Let me know what you think.
Because one percussionist has been begging for a recording of the song, here is “It’s All Right With Me”. Enjoy
Hi Everyone. I hope you enjoyed the nice 6 day weekend. Because many of you have been asking, here is the professional recording. The song is entitled “Theme and Tirade” by Richard Saucedo. For those of you who have been in Wind Symphony for 3 years now, you should remember Richard Saucedo’s name. He was responsible for “Rhythm Danse”. If you’re in District Band, you know his name because he wrote “Flight of the Thunderbird”. Give it a lesson and let me know what you think.
Welcome back Wind Symphony. Hope you had a great vacation. Here are recordings of 2 of our pieces for Hershey. Just a reminder that Wind Symphony rehearsal start next Monday, January 11th, 2010.
Here are sections for your next playing test. Your chromatic scale will also be required for next week. Good luck everybody!
Week of November 16th
Playing Test #2– Toboggan Ride
Flutes 91-109
Oboe 91-109
Clarinets 65-86
Bass Clarinet 77-97
Alto Sax 95-109
Tenor Sax 77-93
Baritone Sax 77-93
Trumpet 85-94, 104-109
French Horn 29-43
Trombone 53-75
Baritone 77-94
Tuba 84-94
Mallets 99-109
Percussion –Snare 57-75, 89-99
Okay everyone, here is our newest piece, “On Green Dolphin Street.” Please remember to listen to how they transition from Latin to Swing and back.
Here is a list of the sections that you will be playing for your first playing test of the marking period. Pay close attention to dynamics and phrasing; we’ll be listening for them!
Playing Test – Willows of Winter
Flute 43-60
Oboe 43-60
Clarinet 1 34-42, 51-60
Clarinet 2 43-60
Bass Clarinet 1-15
Alto Sax 43-60
Tenor Sax 50-60
Baritone Sax 50-60
Trumpet 43-60
French Horn 43-60
Trombone 47-60
Baritone 47-60
Tuba 50-60
Mallets playing Oboe Part 43-60
Mallets 16-26, 57-62
Percussion –Choice of:
1.)Timpani Willows of Winter 8-15, 51-end
2.)Snare Tribute and Triumph 39-48, 95-98
