6/9 - Page 238, #22 "The Heart of thy Nora..."
6/2 - Page 37, #1, #3, #4 - metronome, articulation, precision.
5/26 - Double tonguing clinic!
5/12 - Page 18, No. #46, lines 4 and 5; Page 19, #47 (metronome, 2nd half - descending) <--revisit
4/14 - Page 18, No. #46, lines 4 and 5; Page 238, #22 "The Heart of thy Nora..."
4/7 - Page 18; No #46 (first FOUR lines), Page; 19 #47 (metronome)
3/31 - Learn in phrases. Page 18; No #46 (first THREE lines), Page; 19 #47 (metronome)
3/17 - Arban - Page 238 "Constance". Learn in phrases. Page 18; No #46 (first THREE lines)
3/12 - Arban - Page 238 "Constance". Learn in phrases. Page 18; No #46 (first two lines)
3/3 - Your call. Work more on district audition, or bring Arban, and let's start the next chapter!
2/24 - Hit the gas, and not the brakes! Make 5 videos, take the best one! You've earned a really good audition video. Go get it!
2/10 - Rhythmic Accuracy. HAND positions. Let's be GOOD and warmed up!
2/3 - Drive to every high note. Read the rhythms!!
1/27 - "La Casa" - PLEASE more rhythmic precision. Use a metronome! Drill small passages, many times! Use a pencil!
Wind Audition Protocol
Scales and solo piece must be recorded in the same video. There is no editing allowed on any of the videos.
At the beginning of your recording state your name and instrument.
Perform the 2 required major scales and chromatic scale for your instrument. You are allowed to pause without stopping the video and take a breath in between each scale.
Perform the required solo piece.
Important to remember: There is no editing allowed on any of the videos.
Presentation
You should command the space in the video by imagining that you are standing center stage on your dream performance space (Carnegie Hall, Symphony Hall, Jordan Hall, etc.).
Play through your piece ahead of time for someone else. Use FaceTime, Skype, Zoom, etc. Having experience performing your music is essential. Use our current situation to your advantage and use technology to help.
Practice in the clothes that you plan on performing in, including the shoes. Different shoes can alter your alignment.
Setting up the camera and your space
Position your camera in LANDSCAPE mode (long way left to right; not typically the way you would hold your phone to scroll on Instagram).
Your face, hands, and instrument should remain in the frame for the duration of the video. If you are using a music stand, please be sure that it is not blocking the musician.
Please use proper lighting. Light yourself from the front, NOT behind.
If you must stand in front of a window, close the curtains or blinds.
Clear the frame of distracting items.
Clear clutter away so that the viewer focuses on you.
Audio
You may wish to experiment with camera placement in a room (example: placing the camera a few feet further away so that the sound is not distorted for extreme high/low pitches and extreme dynamic levels.
Do a sound check to make sure the mic is not too hot/cold.