Saturday, April 2, 2011

April 2nd, 2011

Hello Hornists!
I am reporting on our latest rehearsal (earlier this morning).  Thanks to everyone who came out and played, especially our fabulous pianist and set player!  Here are some rehearsal notes:
  1. We rehearsed the following pieces:   
    • La Chasse: Be sure to watch our conductor; play lightly.
    • Academic Festival: Keep up the forward momentum, and be sure to play any tricky rhythms exactly.
    • Nimrod: We will be playing this no faster than a quarter note = 60.  Work on breathing (we shouldn't all breath together!).
    • Bohemian Rhapsody:  Be sure to really exaggerate all dynamics and check any tricky rhythmic parts.
    • Nachtgesang: Cuts were made.  If you do not have the cuts yet, please email one of the other members to find out!
    • Choeur Danse: Nice and dance-like!
    • West Side Story Medley: Whew!  We ran the whole thing without stopping!  As always, look over any trick parts during the week.
    • El Capitan: Keep the tempo moving forward. Also, please play dynamics!
  2. Next week will be our final rehearsal.  We will meet at MCC in the band room at 9, and the plan is to run through the concert.
  3. If you haven't signed up to bring something for the reception, be sure to check your email for the list!
  4. Our concert is on April 16th.  Call time will be at 5 pm in the Auditorium at MCC; please be on time, so that we can quickly touch on all the pieces and leave the stage before our adoring fans arrive.
  5. Concert dress will be all black.
Our next and final rehearsal of the season will be on this Saturday, April 9th at MCC, see you then!

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