Playing Tests
All playing tests can be performed live for myself during a pre-determined time as arranged by the student; or can be submitted by recording via Charms Recording Studio or Email. All playing tests can be re-submitted until the desired grade is achieved.
Points of Practice
Check out these reference recordings of our UIL pieces
Variations on Scarborough Fair
- Any section labeled "soli"
- If you wish to audition for a solo upon return from break, the selected audition cut.
-Find the section with the most notes and practice it slowly. Work on speeding it up. You can check your rhythmic accuracy against recordings
With Quiet Courage
-Practice playing soft with a tuner to maintain accurate pitch and tone quality
-Practice playing smooth and connected
-Work on playing musically. Follow the suggested dynamics. Try some of your own!
Solo and Ensemble part
-Practice counting your part and learning your individual pitch responsibilities
-Be comfortable enough with your music, that when you put it together with your group you don't get lost.
Variations on Scarborough Fair
- Any section labeled "soli"
- If you wish to audition for a solo upon return from break, the selected audition cut.
-Find the section with the most notes and practice it slowly. Work on speeding it up. You can check your rhythmic accuracy against recordings
With Quiet Courage
-Practice playing soft with a tuner to maintain accurate pitch and tone quality
-Practice playing smooth and connected
-Work on playing musically. Follow the suggested dynamics. Try some of your own!
Solo and Ensemble part
-Practice counting your part and learning your individual pitch responsibilities
-Be comfortable enough with your music, that when you put it together with your group you don't get lost.
