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Hey everyone! Now that school is back in session for those who are still in school (and the dread of being an "adult" and a graduate setting in for the rest of us), it's about time we have another discussion post!
This time, I want to know what the:
1. Best advice you received as a new musician/marching band member/guard member/etc.
and
2. Best advice you can give to a new musician/marching band member/guard member/ etc.
is, because that's really part of what makes the band experience for a lot of people: how openly new members are accepted in, whether it be by their section or the whole band.
Personally, the best advice I can give to new band kids is this: no one is perfect, and no one has the same skills, and there is no one set way to practice. Run scales and warm-ups if it works for you. If it doesn't, then find a book of etudes or a book of solos (my personal favorite is either a book of Disney solos or Fink's Studies in Legato for trombone) and work through a few of those. My favorite private instructor in college told me that there are quite a few pros that don't have all scales memorized, but it doesn't make or break a person or their chances. Find what you love, and go from there.
I can't wait to see what advice all of you have received and given!
-Krys
This time, I want to know what the:
1. Best advice you received as a new musician/marching band member/guard member/etc.
and
2. Best advice you can give to a new musician/marching band member/guard member/ etc.
is, because that's really part of what makes the band experience for a lot of people: how openly new members are accepted in, whether it be by their section or the whole band.
Personally, the best advice I can give to new band kids is this: no one is perfect, and no one has the same skills, and there is no one set way to practice. Run scales and warm-ups if it works for you. If it doesn't, then find a book of etudes or a book of solos (my personal favorite is either a book of Disney solos or Fink's Studies in Legato for trombone) and work through a few of those. My favorite private instructor in college told me that there are quite a few pros that don't have all scales memorized, but it doesn't make or break a person or their chances. Find what you love, and go from there.
I can't wait to see what advice all of you have received and given!
-Krys
Discussion - New school year
Hello everyone! The fall semester or quarter is almost upon us. What music pieces, solos, or field shows are you looking forward to playing this year?
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A little challenge~
Hello fellow band geeks! I thought I'd bring a little challenge to you all... to get some activity going and, hopefully, have a little fun.
The Challenge: draw a coat of arms/shield/banner that you feel best describes you, your instrument, and/or your journey through music! I'll include some links and images below to what Coats of Arms might look like, how to find some basics of heraldry, AND I'll include my own CoA that I made. :) Everyone who submits a CoA will get an image link in a blog post that I'll update once a week for this month. Can't wait to see your creativity flow!
Resources:
Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Fraternity * Sigma Alpha Iot
What are your musical goals for 2016?
Hi Band Geeks! Please share your musical goals for 2016. Trying to learn a new instrument? Get better at sightreading? We'd love to hear from you!
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