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different volumes
Not square sound, elliptical sound so its (elliptical = orbit of planets, music reflecting the way of
Grade 8 Jazzers:
Interesting count in by director, but somehow started together. Large troop so loudness masks
imperfections. Great tone for a grade 8 group. I like the lineup approach for the solos. Director shouldnt
have gotten drummer to do a technical drum solo that lacks feel and facility. Drummer may have potential
but it didnt seem to be fostered. Solid drumming manifests through an internal sense. Inside out, not
outside in. Hearing a wash of sound more than melodies in the second tune. Playing Dont Stop
Believing in straight time with a couple seventh chords didnt seem fruitful in my opinion.
Clinician took a warm and fuzzy approach:
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as you need
It starts with the music stand, keep it at the appropriate height
Softly can still be intensely if articulation and accents are used
Theres nothing you did bad, just little things we can take more care of
2% ff and 98% mf still gives the effects required to sound interesting