Intermediate Band (Clarenet/Sax) Assignments from 1.20.2017

Essential Elements Book 2:
p. 9 and 10

Faith of Our Fathers

New World Symphony
     1st Clarinets – Line 1
     2nd Clarinets – Line 2
     Alto Sax – Maria Line 2, Victor Line 3
    Tenor Sax – Line 4
 
Be sure to look at the general Intermediate Band post from Mr. Dan too.
 
Remember, practice smart!

Successful practice time:
1. Quiet space
2. All materials present
3. Good posture
4. Warm up with deep breaths for 1-2 minutes (10 seconds in, 10 seconds out)
 
Successful music practice:
1. Look for time signature, key signature(s), tempo(s), dynamics, and accidentals.
2. Clap, tap, or buzz rhythm before playing.
3. Silently finger/position through the piece in tempo.
4. Play through the exercise.
5. If you can play through it 4x without a mistake you have mastered it.