Sunday, 20 September 2015

Week 1 - Review

You have all received advice from myself on your first solo performance. I was very pleased with the progress and attitude towards choosing and beginning to rehearse your first attempt at a solo performance.
 A special well done goes to Ryan, Mitchell, Katie, Sammie and Leah for making a good start on your keyboard piece, 'Love Me Tender'. Just remember to begin with your right hand melody. Then, add a 4/4 beat, tempo around 70 bpm and attempt to play the melody in time alongside the beat. Ask Amber or myself for help with this during lesson time.
Callum, Tinashe and Ty - look through the first page of the grade 4 rock school piece, 'Cherry Blossom', that I have given to you to begin to understand the codes for which note belongs to which drum on the drum kit. Listen to the CD as guidance on how it should sound.
Ty - you are going to come to see me Wednesday lunchtime prior to our lesson period 4 to show me your version of 'Ordinary People'.
A reminder to Shannon, Rhianne, Demi- Leigh, Beth, Katie, Ella and Ashleigh - by Wednesday, I would like to know the titles of your chosen vocal pieces and if you require me to get the karaoke backing track. Please research YouTube for backing tracks also.
Jamie- 'The Playful Pony' grade 5 ABRSM flute performance was excellent. You just need to polish your dynamics and articulation and arrange a date for your brother to come into school to accompany you.
Elizabeth, Lucy and Hanah - confirm your chosen pieces. Lucy and Hanah to purchase/hire violas. I will speak with Mrs Parkes for advice and guidance to put onto the blog for you. String group to start meeting Monday Lunchtime for ensemble performance rehearsal.
Kerry- absent from lesson. You will need to decide on your instrument for your solo and speak with me before Friday 2nd October's lesson.

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