Dear Honors Music Classes,
Congratulations on being accepted into the premier music course of your specific ensemble. Your class highlights the best musicians of the school and our expectations are high. To properly prepare you for the school year, you must continue your training on your own over the summer. This course work is designed to ensure you are successful for the next school year. If you think this music is too difficult, please reconsider the class as the vigor during the school year is very demanding. Please see below for your specific course.
When classes begin, students will submit their videos onto their respective Canvas assignments. Only 1 retake will be allowed.
All memorization tests will take place in person.
Although participation at camps are not graded, these will prepare the students for the school year and have a high priority.
DUE: Friday, August 14th 9PM. Canvas.
Thank you,
Mr. Tran
Piece 1: Holst First Suite in Eb Mvmt. 1 [Memorized]
Reference Recording University of Texas is one of the best collegiate bands in the nation and their conductor, Jerry Junkin is widely regarded.
Piece 3: Arabesque
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This is the rubric that will be used. Students are expected to reach the "Superior" range for each of the five areas.
Students must practice the marching band music and attend band camp.
Piece 1: Africa
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Piece 2: Everything In It's Right Place
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Piece 3: The First Circle
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Please contact Sourish if you need music.
This is the rubric that will be used. Students are expected to reach the "Superior" range for each of the five areas.
Students must practice the marching band music and attend band camp.
Piece 1: Bloch Concerto Grosso
Reference Recording (This is a spotify link but it's the best interpretation.)
Piece 2: Elegy on the Death of Chatterton
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Piece 3: Ascending Bird: Introduction and Dance
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This is the rubric that will be used. Students are expected to reach the "Superior" range for each of the five areas.
Students will also practice the music for Nationals.
Students must attend orcehstra camp.