Re: [Hornlist] Youth Orchestra horn sectional ideas
One of my teachers in college had a really useful exercise. You sit the 4 players all facing toward each other in a square so no one can see anyone else's music. The teacher makes a score of 4 part chords, all whole notes. The parts are numbered 1-4, but 1 is not always the highest and 4 is not always the lowest. All different keys, Major, minor, V7, maybe some exotic ones if you want. Anyway, then he would call out the measure number and the quartet would play that chord, seeing how quickly we could figure out what the chord was, what member we had, and how to tune it appropriately. It's kind of fun, yet also very good practice. Maybe this would be a good transition into the chorales? Shane McLaughlin 2nd, Knoxville On Fri, 2005-10-14 at 23:55 -0400, Michelle Fawcett wrote: I'm leading an all-day horn sectional for our local youth orchestra. Would anyone like to share their favourite activities for leading a developing horn section? I'll spend a fair time on fun breathing exercises and focus on producing a beautiful ensemble sound with 4 part chorales and trios, etc.culminating in working on the pieces they are preparing for their performance. But I also love hearing new ideas! ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/mclaughlin_shane%40hotmail.com -- Shane McLaughlin [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
Re: [Hornlist] Youth Orchestra horn sectional ideas
Michelle, Get some VOCAL music (SSAA unaccompanied) and have them play as written. No transposition is necessary and it should be well within their range. Teach them to SING through their horns. There is plenty to choose from...renaissance motets through jazz and pop. Paul - Original Message - From: Michelle Fawcett [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: horn@music.memphis.edu Sent: Friday, October 14, 2005 11:55 PM Subject: [Hornlist] Youth Orchestra horn sectional ideas I'm leading an all-day horn sectional for our local youth orchestra. Would anyone like to share their favourite activities for leading a developing horn section? I'll spend a fair time on fun breathing exercises and focus on producing a beautiful ensemble sound with 4 part chorales and trios, etc.culminating in working on the pieces they are preparing for their performance. But I also love hearing new ideas! ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/lotp%40comcast.net ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
Re: [Hornlist] Youth Orchestra horn sectional ideas
Awesome --- thanks! I posted to the list quite late last night, and the sectional was today --- so I have just read messages now, after the fact. I did take some motets and trios to play -- and sing! Nice to know that my singing approach was on. If I do the clinic again next year, I will do exactly as you suggested. Thanks for the reply! Michelle On 15-Oct-05, at 8:49 AM, LOTP wrote: Michelle, Get some VOCAL music (SSAA unaccompanied) and have them play as written. No transposition is necessary and it should be well within their range. Teach them to SING through their horns. There is plenty to choose from...renaissance motets through jazz and pop. Paul ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
[Hornlist] Youth Orchestra horn sectional ideas
I'm leading an all-day horn sectional for our local youth orchestra. Would anyone like to share their favourite activities for leading a developing horn section? I'll spend a fair time on fun breathing exercises and focus on producing a beautiful ensemble sound with 4 part chorales and trios, etc.culminating in working on the pieces they are preparing for their performance. But I also love hearing new ideas! ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
