Author: ClarinetRobt
Date: 2015-12-07 21:17
This past weekend I did some judging in Texas for HS Region Band Tryouts. As a group of students (77 of them, ugh) they are best playing students I've heard in over 15 years. But I noticed a problem with 'style'...specifically with the better players.
They are playing Rose Etudes. The technicians in the students were literally ignoring any staccato notations in the music. In essence, as they played quicker, the etude got more legato in style. I rewarded my students for playing the correct style and dynamics. But the plurality of the other judges didn't seem to care or notice style discrepancies (much less musicality).
I realize short, crisp tonguing can be problematic for a young player. Have you guys run into this with intermediate players? I personally learned how to really play short when I learned Mid Summer's Night Dream and playing a lot of marches.
What's y'alls experience?
~Robt L Schwebel
Mthpc: Behn Vintage
Lig: Ishimori, Behn Delrin
Reed: Legere French Cut 3.75/4, Behn Brio 4
Horns: Uebel Superior (Bb,A), Ridenour Lyrique, Buffet R13 (Eb)
Post Edited (2015-12-07 21:36)
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