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Author: Ursa
Date: 2011-06-02 04:37
Hi, Jack:
Up until about 2:30 into the selection, some of the technical passages sounded rushed as if you anticipated them with some degree of dread or were distracted in some other way. The accompaniment also wasn't very accommodating in terms of matching its tempo to your performance.
At around 2:30, something just clicked--your began to play relaxed and with confidence, began to really "play through the horn", and the rest of the ensemble suddenly began to really listen and sync its tempo to your lead. The performance from that point forward was much more expressive, more musically nuanced, and a delight to listen to.
Overall, good show. Give yourself a pat on the back.
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Author: Jack Stewart
Date: 2011-06-03 20:23
Thanks for the response. I think most of this probably has to do with nerves. Fortunately I was able to play this piece with another group before this performance, and I felt much more comfortable here, but as you can see i still 'choked' on some of the beginnings.
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Author: DavidBlumberg
Date: 2011-06-04 01:45
At 3:56, the A# to B trill - the B is very sharp in pitch, so you must be trilling with the RH Bb/A# Key still down. Try the 1/2 (index finger for top hand, middle for lower hand) fingering for the trill, or 1/1 (top finger of both hands) for the A#.
Fun piece for a Senior solo - I did it with my School's Orchestra back then, and an Orchestra that I had won their Concerto Comp. A blast to play!
http://www.SkypeClarinetLessons.com
Post Edited (2011-06-04 01:47)
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Author: Jack Stewart
Date: 2011-06-04 10:55
Thanks for this suggestion. For some reason those fingerings just aren't very secure on my instrument, even when the bridge key is aligned.
I'm actually a sophomore.
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Author: janlynn
Date: 2011-06-04 12:21
Jack That was awsome. you are inspiring. I'm off to my clarinet lesson in a few minutes and listening to you is good motivation for me. I have a performance in about 3 weeks. Yikes!
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Author: TianL
Date: 2011-06-05 00:10
if my teacher watches this, he would accuse you for playing with your head down.. cuz i do the same thing and he always yells me for that
according to him, it would affect your air flow.
beautiful performance overall though!
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Author: Bob Bernardo
Date: 2011-06-06 07:34
Nice job. Watch your tempo and play a shade more musically, by playing with expression and feeling. For example, if the score says "P", play softly same for "FF". I know you are young so keep up the good work. You could have a lot of fu in the music business.
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Author: Jack Stewart
Date: 2011-07-05 15:36
Thanks for all the support, really helps me to read this after a bad practice session.
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Author: Arnoldstang
Date: 2011-07-05 16:44
for me I want some rubato to loosen things up. The tempo also is too rigid and making the music predictable.
Freelance woodwind performer
Post Edited (2011-07-05 16:47)
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Author: rtmyth
Date: 2011-07-05 20:05
Reminds me of my high school classmate- George Silfies.
richard smith
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