Chris Paraorchestra Interview

British English CC

Egan's Polka Performance track

Warm ups 

 1 1,2,1 with clap

Performing and reflecting on the rehearsal journey

Music

Practising effectively

Practising a rhythmic accompaniment

Practising a melodic accompaniment

Playing together as an ensemble

Rehearsing as an ensemble

In this unit, we explore effective ensemble rehearsal. Professional ensembles share their secrets for success when practising alone, in small groups and as a wider ensemble. Effective rehearsal strategies are then explicitly taught to the pupils and developed in our ensemble piece.

Playing together: effective rehearsing as part of an ensemble

When we change dynamics we are changing...

When we change the speed of the music, we are changing {{}}.

play your part loud and clear so everyone can hear it

try playing at different tempi and dynamic levels

work on your own as it's more important to practise your part well

sit in the same position as you do for all other lessons

choose a suitable environment and layout to work together

Some effective rehearsal strategies are ...

True or false? Once we can play the notes correctly, there's nothing we need to do to improve a performance.

True or false?  Rehearsing and practising are the same thing.

you can hear one person leading everyone else.

there is equal numbers of musicians on each part.

each part can be heard, but none overwhelm the performance.

to present music, playing or singing for an audience

creating music in the moment, alone or with others

The combination of different layers of music is called the {{}}.

Starter Quiz

True or false? Rehearsing and practising are the same thing.