Rehearsal 2/3/15

If you don't like the weather in New England now, just wait wait 15 minutes. ~ Mark Twain

Hi all,
  While we all are either loving or hating the snow and cold I hope we can agree on one thing - I cant wait for rehearsal on Tuesday.  Tuesdays are my favorite day of the week because I get to make music with you folks.

Rehearsal on Tuesday will include:


On a Hymnsong of Philip  Bliss - We will work on melodic direction and dynamics

Cowboys - I want to continue the articulation work we began last time.  Please look at my previous post regarding sixteenth notes (Biddy Biddy Bop)

Resplendent Glory


Keep Practicing.  See you Tuesday

Ken


(Could be worse)

Biddy Biddy Bops

Hi all,
  Happy Snowpocalypse!  With Plainville schools being closed tomorrow, and the world coming to the end, we wont have practice tomorrow.  May you all have sufficient quantities of milk and bread.  (Because the stores are out)

Last week, as we worked on Cowboys, there were many spots of 8th and 16ths or 16th and 8ths that should sound like a run of just 16ths.  Some of the parts are not divided so it is sometimes hard to tell if it should be all 16ths.  Below is a list of the spots that should be played as all 16ths if you are able.

Measures       Beats       Who
1                                       Tpt 1, Horns 1-4
6                                         "          "
10                     1&2         Cl 1-3, AS, TS
19                     1&2         Cl 2-3, AS, TS
23                     1&2         Cl 2-3
24-25                                Cl 2-3, AS, TS
27                     1              Cl 2-3, AS, TS
31 & 33            1-3           Bsn, Cl, Sax, BH, Tub
84 & 86            1-3           Bsn, Cl, Sax, BH, Tub
92 & 94            1-3           Cl 2-3, AS, TS
97                     1-2           Cl 2-3, AS, TS
98                                     Cl 2-3, AS, TS
99                     1-2           Cl 2-3, AS, TS
100 & 103                        Cl 2-3, AS, TS
106                                   Cl 2-3, AS
109                   1-2           Tpt 2-3, Horns
113                                   Tpt 1, Horns
118                   1-2           Tpt 1, Horn 1&3
119                   1-2           Tpt 2, Horn 2&4
196                   1-3           Bsn, Cl, Sax, BH
198                   1-3           Picc, Fl, Ob, Bsn, Cl, Sax, BH, Tub
202 & 204        1-3           Bsn, Cl, AS, TS, BH
207                   1-2           Bsn, Cl, AS, TS, BH
209                   3-4           Bsn, Cl, AS, TS, BH
217 & 218                        Tpt, Horn
238 - 241                          Picc, Fl, CL1-3
250 & 252        1-3          Cl, AS, TS, Tpt 2
259                   1-2          Tpt 2&3, Horn
263                                  Tpt, Horn
267                   1-3          ALL
268                   2-3          ALL

For all of these spots, if you are able, play 4 16th notes instead of 8th and 2 16ths. (or 2 16ths and 8th)

Random rehearsal references

Sometimes, or more than sometimes, I make random references in rehearsal.  Here are a couple of links to more recent referrals.  Enjoy.


ROBIN WILLIAMS "Come inside my mind"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oe--XXB8Mqc






JOHN BELUSHI Dancing

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k0Gt7Oiczf8

Rehearsal 1/20/15

Hi All,
  Hopefully you get to enjoy a long weekend.  As you have a chance, correct the errors in your parts that are listed below.  Hopefully this will clear up some questions.


Rehearsal Tuesday will include:

Cowboys
Where Never Lark or Eagle Flew
Folk Song Suite - MVT 3

Ken

A couple more errors for the flutes

Resplendent Glory - Flute 1, measure 165, 1st note of beat 4 triplet, marked A natural..s/b Ab
The Cowboys - Flute 2, measure 241, D's on beat 1 missing # symbol... s/b D#'s here not natural


Thanks Maureen.

As you see more errors in the parts please pass them along.  There is nothing worse than working hard, practicing the wrong notes.

Metronome Markings

Below are the metronome markings as indicated in the score.  There are other tempo marking terms in the score, but these are just the ones that include metronome numbers.

Landscape
 Measure 1 - Majestic 1/4 = 100
     25 - Noble 1/4 = 85
     42 - Con Spirito 1/4 = 100

Incantation and Dance
     1 - Largo  1/4 = 54
     13 - poco piu moso  1/4 = 66
     33 - Presto  1/4 = 138

The Cowboys
     1 - Vigoroso  1/4 = 132

Resplendent Glory
     1 - Allegro  1/2 = 80
     79 - Meno  1/2 = 75
     165 - Driving  1/4 = 150

Arabesque
     1 - Mysteriously  1/4 = 50  (Really this is ad lib.)
     15 - With Drive and Flair  1/4 = 106-114
     111 - Majestic  1/4 = 64
     119 = Slower  1/4 = 53

On a Hymnsong of Philip Bliss
     1 - Freely, with expression  1/4 = 76-80
     42 - Faster  1/4 = ca. 100
     56 - 1/4 = ca. 66

Where Never Lark or Eagle Flew
     1 - Allegro Con Spirito  Dotted 1/4 = 84-88
     150 - Andante Moderato e Expressivo  1/4 = 72
     171 - Poco Meno Moso  1/4 = 66
     208 - A Tempo  1/4 = 72
     227 - Allegro Con Spirito  Dotted 1/4 = 84-88

Incantation and Dance Errata

Here is a list of errors in the parts for INCANTATION AND DANCE.  Some of them are just left off articulations, but some are wrong notes, etc.  Take a look and see if any of these pertain to your music.

Pencil Practice

Below are a list of errors in the parts for THE COWBOYS and ON A HYMNSONG OF PHILIP BLISS.  Look through and mark your parts accordingly.

The Cowboys

Errata

• B-flat Clarinet 2 and 3, meas 17–19: The rhythmic figure in meas. 17 & 18 must be moved one measure later. To accomplish this, delete meas. 19 (whole note A); then insert one measure with whole note (D) as meas. 17 (copy from meas. 16) [This will match the orchestra arrangement.]
• E-flat Alto Clarinet, meas. 56, beat 3: add a quarter rest (or change the last quarter rest to a half rest) / E-flat Alto Clarinet, meas. 63: add 4/4 meter signature
• Bassoon 1, 2, meas. 220, beat 4: change eighth note to a quarter note; delete the quarter rest
• E-flat Alto Saxophone 1, 2, meas 17–19: The rhythmic figure in meas. 17 & 18 must be moved one measure later. To accomplish this, delete meas. 19 (whole note E); then insert one measure with whole note (A) as meas. 17 (copy from meas. 16) [This will match the orchestra arrangement.] / Meas 148, beat 1: D should read B / Meas. 29, beat 3: change rhythm from eighth and 2 sixteenths to two sixteenths and an eighth
• E-Flat Alto Saxophone 1, 2, meas. 185, beat 3 & 4: change eighth notes to quarter notes in Bassoon cue
• B-flat Tenor Saxophone, meas 17–19: The rhythmic figure in meas. 17 & 18 must be moved one measure later. To accomplish this, delete meas. 19 (whole note A); then insert one measure with whole note (D) as meas. 17 (copy from meas. 16) [This will match the orchestra arrangement.]
• F Horn 2, meas. 162, beat 3: change two quarter notes to two eighth notes / Meas. 212, beat 2: fix printers error above note
• Baritone B.C., meas. 250, beat 2: half notes should read eighth notes
• Mallet Percussion, meas. 204, beat 1: D should read C
• Score, meas. 250-256, 2 & 3 B-flat Trumpet: The voices are misidentified in the score at meas. 250: Trumpet 3 plays the harmony with the Trumpet 1 while Trumpet 2 plays the rhythmic divisi passage.

On  a Hymdsong of Philip Bliss

Errata

The following errors are in the parts:

• Alto Sax II, m. 23: Written B-flat should be a written D.

Rehearsal/ Sectionals 1/13/15

Hi all,
  Here are some thoughts for next weeks rehearsal and sectionals.

Full Band Rehearsal will include:
  Resplendent Glory
  Cowboys


Sections can cover anything they need to.  Below are some spots and items that may need attention. PLEASE ADD A COMMENT BELOW FOR OTHER SECTIONS YOU WOULD LIKE TO WORK ON IN SECTIONALS.

Sectional Groups
     Flutes and Oboes
     Clarinets
     Bass Clarinet, Bassoons, Bari Sax, Baritones, and Tuba
     Alto and Tenor Sax
     Trumpets
     Horns
     Trombones
     Percussion

Landscapes
     Section                                      Measures               Focus
     Alto and Tenor                         8-10                        Articulation
     Trumpets                                  1-12 & 42-end        Articulation

Incantation and Dance
     ALL                                                                         Articulation
     Clarinets                                   101-115                  Rhythm
     Clarinets                                   176-187                  Articulation
     Bass Clar., Bassoon                 101-115                   Rhythm
     Bcl, Bsn, Bari Sax                   181-187                   Rhythm
     Woodwinds                              226-227                  Rhythm and Staccato eighths
     Woodwinds                              187-                        Scales

Folk Song Suite
     Flute, Oboe, Clarinet  Mvt 1,   65-98                     Articulation and tempo

Cowboys
     ALL                                                                         Articulation
     ALL                                                                         16th Notes - Playing them all
     Woodwinds                               148-155                 Harp-like 16th notes

Resplendent Glory
     ALL                                                                         Triplets - Articulation and tempo
     Clarinets                                    149-156                  Scales

Arabesque
     ALL                                                                         Articulation
     Flute, Oboe, Clar, Altos            35-41                     Articulation, Trills, and 32nd notes
     Trumpets                                   66-74                     Articulation

Where Never Lark or Eagle Flew
     ALL                                           Melodies               Rhythms and tempo
     ALL                                                                         Light Articulations throughout
     Woodwinds                               49-56                     Scales

Rehearsal 1/6/15

Hi All and Happy New Year,

  I hope you all have had a rejuvenating Holiday season, and may 2015 be a positive year for us all.

I am looking forward to starting up rehearsals again and welcoming in many new members.  The continued growth of the PWE is a testament to your dedication and commitment to the group.

Rehearsal on Tuesday will include:
Arabesque
Resplendent Glory
Incantation and Dance


We will begin some sectional work on 1/13/15.  I will let you all know what needs to be worked on and prepared.

Enjoy the rest of your weekend.

Ken