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Music Ensemble Skills for the Trombone
Laura Blanchard
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(11)
Playing in a music ensemble is about teamwork and being a great section. It also comes down to developing the skills to make a cohesive section like producing a great sound, intonation, knowing your part like no other.
Class Experience
US Grade 5 - 7
Beginner Level
FOCUS SKILL - physical position of sitting or standing to play the trombone - breathing techniques - buzz builders and basics - slide - intonation - technical performance ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS: Through these planned experiences, learners will explore and make decisions about music ensemble playing with these guiding questions: - How do performers select repertoire? - How do musicians improve the quality of their performance? - When is a performance judged ready to present? How do context and...
10 lessons//10 Weeks
Week 1Lesson 1What is the conductor doing?Where do the trombones sit in your ensemble? What is the conductor doing and how do I know they are communicating with me?Week 2Lesson 2...but I know my part.Did you play your part or practice your part? We will seek to understand the differences, and layout the ground rules of performance practice.Week 3Lesson 3What to do while the director rehearses another sectionBuzz, sing in your head, study how your part fits in with whatever they are saying. If you are in rest mode, how do you stay engaged beyond countingWeek 4Lesson 4Your part - and another partThis class focuses on hearing different notes of the chord. How do we know which one we have and how to play the intonation correctly? We will develop melodic ear tone skills.Week 5Lesson 5What's my role in the ensemble?How do you know why your notes were written? Let's explore section solo, featured section, solo, solo + support, and playing the harmony or bass line.Week 6Lesson 6Technical performance skillsLet's explore what technical skills are asked for on standard auditions. We will review various skills used for state honors and college ensembles, however we will be working at reduced speeds. This is about developing technique and setting a path towards long term development.Week 7Lesson 7All about the extrasThere is so much more to playing your trombone - like glissandos, playing on mouthpiece only, mutes, and costumes. Let's explore how ensembles have fun .... in the trombone section.Week 8Lesson 8Concert etiquetteWhat to do on and off stage. How do you enter and exit the stage? What to do with your trombone when your are not playing or need to walk away from your chair?Week 9Lesson 9Ensemble dayIt's all play day. We will join off mute, and practice together, lagging internet and all.Week 10Lesson 10Literature walkPerform your choice of a trombone ensemble work for the class.
- MU:Pr4.2.E.5a Demonstrate, using music reading skills where appropriate, how knowledge of formal aspects in musical works inform prepared or improvised performances.
- MU:Pr4.3.E.5a Identify expressive qualities in a varied repertoire of music that can be demonstrated through prepared and improvised performances.
- MU:Pr6.1.E.5a Demonstrate attention to technical accuracy and expressive qualities in prepared and improvised performances of a varied repertoire of music.
- MU:Pr6.1.E.5b Demonstrate an awareness of the context of the music through prepared and improvised performances.
- MU:Re7.1.E.5a Identify reasons for selecting music based on characteristics found in the music, connection to interest, and purpose or context.
- MU:Cn10.0.H.5a Demonstrate how interests, knowledge, and skills relate to personal choices and intent when creating, performing, and responding to music.
Laura has served all ages in the instructional, teaching, and coaching field for over 20 years and is a proud member of the National Association for Music Education. Her passion lies in helping others achieve their goals. Laura's skill in making that a reality is her ability to take complex concepts and break them down into their elements. Then, finding their connections to lived experiences. While most of Laura's time has focused on music, technology, and public speaking, communication will always have a special place in her heart.
1 - 2 hours per week outside of class
Assignments
Frequency: 7 or more throughout the classFeedback: as neededDetails: Weekly performance and skill assignments will be delivered to reinforce and build upon the individual skill of class topics presented.Assessment
Frequency: 1 after class completionDetails: Learners will receive a checklist of skills based on the organization of the National Standards for Music Education
No pre-requisites are required. This class if for the beginning trombone and ensemble member.
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Joined January, 2024
5.0
11reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Illinois Teaching Certificate in Music/Theater/Arts
2 Degrees
Master's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from University of Tennessee
Bachelor's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from Ohio University
Hi! I am Laura, and I am thrilled to meet your learner! I am a dynamic and energetic learning leader with 20+ years of experience in education and relationship development. My passion is helping others identify their goals and guiding them to a...
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Group Class
$18
weekly or $180 for 10 classes1x per week, 10 weeks
35 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-13
1-6 learners per class
