Archive for the ‘Symphonic Band’ Category

Congratulations Ms. Carenza!

Monday, May 3rd, 2010

Congratulations to Ms. Carenza for completing her student teaching experience here at Crossroads South!

If you would like to post a note/message of thanks to Ms. Carenza, you may do it so here on the Symphonic Band blog site.

I know she would appreciate it and enjoy hearing from you all.

~  Mr. Sears

Spring Break ~ Questions?

Sunday, March 28th, 2010

If you have any questions about any of our songs from Symphonic Band / Jazz Ensemble, post them here and I will answer them asap!

Have a great Spring Break

~Mr. Sears

Aeolian Winds ~ Symphonic Band new song

Thursday, March 11th, 2010

Here is the professional recording of Aeolian Winds by John F. Edmunds. Take a listen to our next Symphonic Band song.

~ Mr. Sears

 

Our Music Blog hit 600 comments today!!!!!

Sunday, January 24th, 2010

Thank you to all current and past members of the Symphonic Band and Jazz Ensemble for successfully contributing and posting 600 threads/comments to our blog this year.

Let’s keep listening, questioning, discussing and posting as we prepare for our upcoming spring concert and Hershey Park music festival.

Congrats!!!!!!!

~ Mr. Sears

Carpathia ~ extra credit challenge

Monday, January 4th, 2010

Here is the professional recording of our song Carpathia. Can you hear the performers rumbling feet that depict the vessel’s massive vibrations, hissing sounds that represent the rapidly overheating boiler and the ships bell?

Listen to the recording and post a comment.

What do we need to do to sound like the professional recording?

Name 5 things. (At least three of your suggestions must include measure numbers)

*by posting you will receive 1 extra point on your assessment of Carpathia 1-34

~ Mr. Sears

 

SYMPHONIC BAND _ NEW SONG AUDIO!!!!!!

Sunday, October 25th, 2009

A SONG OF HOPE – professional recording

Click here to listen!!!!!

~ Mr. Sears

Symphonic Band ~ Cool Links

Wednesday, October 7th, 2009

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Click below!!!!

Jazz PBS Kids

New York Philharmonic Kidzone

San Francisco Symphony Kids

Post your comments on the links!!!!

~Mr. Sears

Listen to the Concert B-flat & E-flat Chorales (professional recording)

Tuesday, September 22nd, 2009

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Here is a professional recording of the Concert B-Flat & E-Flat Chorales that we are working on in Symphonic Band. Listen to the recording for the moving lines vs. the support.

~ Mr. Sears

 
 

Symphonic Band – Metropolis (professional recording)

Tuesday, September 22nd, 2009

Here is a professional recording of Metropolis, our first Symphonic Band song. Take a listen! Post your comments or questions!

~ Mr. Sears

 

Have a great summer!

Wednesday, June 17th, 2009

~ Mr. Sears

Play in the zone!

Friday, June 12th, 2009

Attention all percussion players

Here is a picture of a snare drum at Brunswick Acres with a visual of where you should specifically be playing the snare drum at each dynamic level. Very Cool!  ~Mr. Sears 

Congrats – Symphonic Band and Jazz Ensemble

Friday, June 5th, 2009

2009 Hershey Park Trip Pictures

Tuesday, June 2nd, 2009

Congrats on a great performance!

~ Mr. Sears 

Anagram Challenge

Wednesday, April 1st, 2009

 A Symphonic Band student sent me this! Here are some anagrams for you to unscramble.

(Hint-music)

RUT TEMP

ON BOG

CLEAR TIN

I TIP MAN

Good Luck,

 ~ Mr.Sears

 

Gateway March (3-17 Rehearsal)

Tuesday, March 17th, 2009

Take a listen!!!!! ~ Mr. Sears

 

Rehearsal Recording 3-17 vs. 2-26

Tuesday, March 17th, 2009

  

Take a listen to the full recording of Silverbrook from today’s rehearsal vs. measures 1-107 of Silverbrook from 2-26.

What progress have we made in two weeks time?

The professional recording is also below for you to reference.

Can’t wait to hear all of your thoughts.

~ Mr. Sears  


 
 
 

Take a Listen

Wednesday, March 4th, 2009

We are currently working on Gateway March and are approaching measure 109 in Silverbrook.

Take a listen to “Dreamscape” by Ed Huckeby 

~ Mr Sears


 

Attention all Percussion/Mallet Players!!!!

Tuesday, November 11th, 2008

Check out this great site to work on your mallet skills! 
Click Here!!!!!
 ~Mr. Sears 

10-14-08 Rehearsal Recording (Entrance of the Tall Ships)

Sunday, October 19th, 2008

Here is a rehearsal recording of “Entrance of the Tall Ships” from 10-14-08. Listen to the recording from our rehearsal and compare it to the professional recording?  ~Mr. Sears 

 
 

In This Quiet Place (Professional Recording)

Saturday, October 11th, 2008

Here is a recording of the Symphonic Band’s next musical selection for the winter concert.
In This Quiet Place Pic

 Can you think of one word that describes the music?

Why did you choose that particular word? 

 

Entrance of the Tall Ships (Professional Recording)

Monday, September 15th, 2008

Here is a recording of the Symphonic Band’s first musical selection for Fall 2008. It is titled Entrance of the Tall Ships and was composed by James Swearingen.What images or places come to mind when listening to this recording?  Example: tall ships  Looking forward to your posts,Mr. Sears