Friends and Lovers of Music! We find ourselves in the hardest week of preparation. This is the final week of experimentation and part placement. As you know it’s my job to construct the best part placement for clarity, balance, and interpretation as possible for our ensemble. I appreciate the cooperation and assistance that I’ve received from you all and know that with a few more switches in parts and placement that we will achieve a high level of musicianship. Please understand that if I switch your part, it is not a criticism. I’m simple making an adjustment for improved balance and blend. Using our time together wisely for the next six weeks will help your individual practice at home and bring our ensemble growth to a higher level. Our goals are simple. We simply must count and feel these styles of music in UNISON. We must simply TELL THE SAME STORY as we play these tunes not just as notes on a page put with the feelings they represent. Also understand that spending time together is the only way to grow as an ensemble. Every minute working together is GOLDEN! Believe me when I say that the experience of this performance is worth the extra work and time we are spending! You will never forget this evening and your hard work will be rewarded!! We Will Make This Happen!
Here are the plans for the week!
Monday the 15th: F.E.C. 5:00 Newbies and small groups; 6:00 Strings Downstairs: New Music : Evergreen; Winds and Percussion, upstairs: M.C.T.T. and S.S.B., Fascinating Rhythm. 7:00 Combined Let Freedom Ring Tuesday the 16th: F.E.C. 6:00 2nd Jazz with Jim; Fascinating Rhythm and To Darn Hot. Thursday the 18th; F.E.C. 6:00 Combined; Let Freedom Ring; Holst Suite; Strike Up the Band; Hands Across the Sea; Fascinating Rhythm.
WE CAN MAKE THIS HAPPEN! WE CAN, WE CAN WE ARE!!!
Jim