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Percussion Ensemble

I have included 3 videos of Percussion Ensemble performances. Please watch one video per snow day and write a brief critique of the performance. Make sure to include strengths and weaknesses of the performance as well as audience effectiveness. This critique should be about 1-2 paragraphs.

Video #1 - Link

Video #2 - Link

Video #3 - Link

Rock Theory

Pick 3 different bands or artists and write a brief critique of their music. Make sure to include a brief background and history of the band/artist. Tell me what makes them successful and why you chose them. Also include some of your favorite songs by that artist and why you like them. Each band/artist should be about 1-2 paragraphs in length.

Please do 1 band/artist per snow day.

Concert Band

Listen to the following pieces of music and write a brief description of each piece. Please make sure to include what you like about each piece. Also tell me if you would like to perform this piece in class. Please choose one piece per snow day. Each description should be about 1-2 paragraphs in length.

"Tribute" by, David Gorham - Link

"God's Country" by, Rosano Galante - Link

"Night on Fire" by, John Mackey - Link