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Reference Recordings

Beyond the Forest (scroll down and click on “Sample Audio” to listen)

Rehearsal Notes

April 4

Spanish Overture

  • m. 28-30:  Part 3, be certain that you are playing this rhythm correctly and that each quarter only gets 1 beat.

  • m. 21-28:  Part 4, check the accuracy of pitches here on A natural, B flat, B natural, and C

  • m. 62-68:  Part 5, check note accuracy for B natural, G sharps, A natural

Beyond the Forest

  • mm. 1-9, Flute, Oboe play these rhythms carefully.  Practice slowly and remove the slurs and ties if needed.

  • mm. 15-24, Check note accuracy.  There are a lot of accidentals (natural, flat, sharp)

  • mm. 37-43, Flute, Oboe, Clarinet rhythms change each measure.  Be sure that you are counting not simply listening.

  • mm. 51-59.  Check notes; be sure you are playing the sharps in your key signature.

  • mm. 67-76, Bass Cl., Bssn., Horn, Tbn., Tuba.  Put space between the notes to bring out the syncopation.  

  • mm. 76-79, Clarinet practice these notes slowly.  Write in reminder sharps; there are a lot of them.

March 28

Beyond the Forest

  • Listen and practice with recording (see above)

  • Write in reminder sharps, flats, naturals and fingers, slides, etc.

March 21

Beyond the Forest

  • Listen to recording (see above)

  • Label sharps, flats, accidentals with fingerings, letters, etc.