Crossroads South Wind Symphony & Jazz Band Blog

Smoke Gets in Your Eyes

Mr. Strusz — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 00:54:00 +0000

Here are some different versions of Smoke.

Which is your favorite and how are they different from our version?

Kinesis

Mr. Strusz — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 00:20:52 +0000

This is your first new piece, Kinesis. Here are the notes about the piece: “Drawing its title from the Greek word for motion, ‘Kinesis’ is a vibrant display of contrasting patterns and pulsations between sections of the ensemble as well as between segments of the composition itself.

What challenges do you think we will face as we begin to work on this piece?

Choose your next piece

Mr. Strusz — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 03:18:58 +0000

Listen to the two pieces below and decide which should be our next piece. Please give some reasons as to your choice. I will have the piece copied before we leave for Winter Break.

How High The Moon

Mr. Strusz — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 03:33:13 +0000

Here is a recording from our morning rehearsal on 10.31.08. What things can we take to the next level?

Earth, Wind & Fire

Mr. Strusz — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 03:30:47 +0000

Here are two recordings from Friday. What improvements did we make from the first recording to the second recording?

Afton Variations

Mr. Strusz — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 03:25:16 +0000

This recording is from our Thursday rehearsal. How close to the original recording do we sound?

Phoenix Overture 10-28-08

Mr. Strusz — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 03:23:29 +0000

Listen to this version of Phoenix Overture from Tuesday, October 28 and comment on how we can improve on how we are currently playing.

10-23-08 Wind Symphony Rehearsal

Mr. Strusz — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 23:35:05 +0000

The following recordings are from our rehearsal this morning. The first recording is from the beginning of band and the second is from the end. Answer the following question:

What do we need to improve on the most for next week’s rehearsal?

Afton Variations

Mr. Strusz — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 01:46:22 +0000

Here is a recording of our new piece. Write down what you think this piece is about. I will post the actual description of the song here later and talk about it during a rehearsal as we are learning the piece.

10.20.08 Morning Rehearsal

Mr. Strusz — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 02:23:30 +0000

Listen to Earth Wind & Fire and How High The Moon. What are we currently doing well and what do we need to work on more to take the songs to the next level?