Modified Assignment for Solo and Ensemble

Alternate Assignment for 2018 Solo and Ensemble.  All material is due no later than Friday, February 9 by 2:10 PM. All written responses must be handwritten in blue or black ink and double spaced. Each written response should be four to six pages in length (use only one side and double space on college ruled notebook paper).
 
Part One, Knowledge of Instrument Pedagogy:
Each instrument in the band has a very specific way of being played in order to produce a good sound and play with good technique.  Please watch the following video that is specific to your instrument and write an essay that explains what you have learned about playing your instrument from this video.  Please be sure to use specific time markers and examples from the video for everything you mention.  Please make sure you use correct technical terms.
Flute:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wVWRzO2_r_Q
Oboe:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jNaS_jy3_eI
Bassoon:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sLfH38m-VF8
Clarinet/Bass Clarinet:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7q1RbaODnyQ
Saxophone:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EE8c_Z4g0-s
Trumpet:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CGeZeQ3CmzE 
Horn:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L9GOTJDyKHw 
Trombone:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4fdhYpwAfr0 
Euphonium: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mwe4OE0Ld2U
Tuba:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BVJ8CNs6eS8
Percussion: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DPoEzXLmVjg
 
Part Two, Audience Component:
Please watch the performances below and write a critique that addresses the following points. Please be sure to use specific references to the video and times that you are referencing.
Flute:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wDetYDGwA2E
Oboe:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=87xObdbnBCg
Bassoon:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7CHCD5O3W54
Clarinet:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZLMlo_3m0KE
Bass Clarinet:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Baniun0sCI
Alto Sax:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XGL7cs8mf0A
Tenor Sax:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OAWPqe0yn98
Bari Sax:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=To2o4bCnAdg
Trumpet:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TnKcDhLVV7U
Horn:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QKVmlG0UQw8
Trombone:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CNlM598hkeg
Euphonium:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ni2ieU77EdY
Tuba:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GyiDwtve-LY
Percussion:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a6YaYlNtBkQ

• Stage Presence
• Discuss your observations on how the soloist performing is dressed. How did their attire affect your view of their performance?
• The performer’s tone, technique, posture, phrasing, articulations
• What surprised you about what your instrument can do in the hands of a professional musician?
• What can you do as a high school musician to emulate the musicianship you saw in the video?
• Be sure to use specific time markers from the video and to give specific examples from the video for everything you mention.

 
Part 3 Instrument Check
An important part of performing as a soloist is having all of your equipment for your instrument.  You need to show Mr. Hall your instrument in good working condition and your instrument supplies. 
 
Students who were disqualified and were present need to see Mr. Hall on the first day they have class.