MERRITT ISLAND
BAND PROGRAM
District Solo & Ensemble: February 11-12, 2022
Solo and Ensemble Preparation
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Number all your measures.
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Make a practice copy of your music (for solo).
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For soloists and ensembles: number your measures.
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Play notes without rhythm. (If it is a high set of notes practice down an octave then take it back up when you feel comfortable.)
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Play with correct notes/rhythms.
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Small Chunks.
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Very slowly.
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Brass players buzz on your mouthpiece.
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Use a metronome.
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Use a tuner.
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Record yourself.
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Listen to recordings.
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Add all your expressions, i.e. Dynamics, Articulation, Crescendos
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Reinforce to build tempo.
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Soloists. Get with your accompanist. Ensembles. Get together.
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One person runs rehearsal and plays directly from the score. Pick a new person each time you have rehearsal.
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One person plays their own part while everyone else in the ensemble count and claps their part.
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All members of the ensemble play together in small chunks
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Decide who has melody.
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Tune all chords
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Match your playing style
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Plan your next rehearsal. So you can start a different section. Do not do the same thing over and over again.
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Add length to chunks. But also add speed.
Accompanists
Ms. Gina Crabbs
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​ginascafeanddeli@yahoo.com
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(321) 449-0418
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Mrs. Chris Givens
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​givens.chris@brevardschools.org
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(321) 759-5721
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Mrs. Betty Jo Couch
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(321) 431-8402
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bjcouch1619@gmail.com
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