ensemble rehearsal RECORDING reflection ASSIGNMENT SONG RECORDINGS FROM BAND HAVE BEEN SHARED STUDENT ACCOUNT GOOGLE DRIVEs
Of the songs we recorded in rehearsal, PLEASE select ONE for this reflection and With your music in front of you please prepare a 3-5 full sentence response for each topic:
1. Overall Balance/Blend of Ensemble What instruments are heard the strongest in the recording, are these the correct ones? Is there a clear sense of Bass, Middle, and High sounds in the ensemble?
2. Melodic Vs. Harmonics vs. Rhythmic Material Citing measure numbers, what instruments are the main melody in that particular part? Are they heard clearest and what specific instruments are providing harmonic and rhythmic support?
3. Dynamics and Intonation Reflect on the ensemble’s various dynamic levels. Are there clear shifts in volume and intensity where they should be in the song?
Assignment is to be typed in standard 12-size font or neatly handwritten, be sure your name is on it! This assignment will be graded and is due at our next band rehearsal No late assignments will be accepted