Author: Musikat
Date: 2014-07-28 23:26
I am in a community band (returned last fall after a decade absense but played regularly before that, including two summers at Interlochen). I have gotten back almost all of my skill and most of my stamina, and was lucky enough to qualify for 4th chair in my state's All State Community band. This means I am playing first chair, second part on most things, and first part on the Lord of the Rings symphony, so some challenging things.
The whole event takes place in one weekend, with four 2.5-3 hour rehearsals (three on Saturday with lunch and dinner breaks and one on Sunday morning), with the concert in the afternoon of the second day. Even in trying to practice I am noticing I am getting tired and I normally tire after our regular 2.5 hour rehearsal, although I can make it through that just fine normally.
Anyone have any tips on keeping my lip from giving out by rehearsal #3 or, worse, the concert? I have never done anything quite like this. Even at Interlochen rehearsals as I recall were more spread out so there was some recovery time.
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