Section 5 (conducting) - rehearsal techniques Flashcards

1
Q

What is rehearsal prep

A

Having a defined set of goals that give direction and a systematic plan of action

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2
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What is the main focus of prep as a unit leader

A

Understanding the score
Understanding the genre
And leading the ensemble

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3
Q

Whats the point of score prep

A

To have a detailed mental image of the score

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4
Q

Whats the best way to score study

A

Fully assimilate the contents of the score to understand the composers original intent before listening to a recording

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5
Q

How to practice conducting

A

Conduct with the score and a metronome to learn where important entrances and cueing is required.
If possible practice from a podium.
Use a color scheme for your dynamics to help them stand out

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6
Q

When should you communicate rep and what do you provide

A

Minimum 2 weeks

Provide multiple reference recordings

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7
Q

How long is the first section of a march

A

Introduction
Short
4 8 16 bars

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8
Q

What chord is the intro of a march built on

A

V

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9
Q

Whats the first strain of a march

A

16 or 32 bars

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10
Q

Whats different on the repeat of the first strain

A

Different dynamics

Added instruments

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11
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Whats the second strain

A

16 or 32
Second prime melody
Counter melodies on repeat

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12
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The trio is

A

Third strain
Combo of motifs from the first two
Contrast in repeats

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13
Q

When was the golden age of American marches

A

1850 to 1940

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14
Q

Whats unique about amrerican marches

A

Trio has a key change

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15
Q

What is the American stinger like

A

Heavy accented staccato

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16
Q

When was sousa an active duty member of the marine band

A

1868 to 1875

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17
Q

When was sousa the director of the marine band

A

1880 to 1892

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18
Q

Where did sousas band tour after leaving the marines

A

Europe ans Australia

19
Q

When was sousa in the us navy reserves

A

At 62 at the naval station great lakes

20
Q

What instrument did sousa make and why

A

Sousaphone

Foward bell for marching

21
Q

Famous sousa pieces

A
Starts and sripes
Semper fidelis
Liberty bell
The thunderer
Washington post
22
Q

Who were filmore and king

A

American composes

That composed waltzes overtunes and marches

23
Q

What are filmore and king known for

A

Screamers

Fast marches between 130-200

24
Q

What are screamers for?

A

The circus

25
Q

Hallmarks of screamers

A

Run fanfare and quick intricate rhythms

26
Q

When do tempo shifts happen on screamers

A

Last strain

Slower and maestoso accel to end faster than original tempo

27
Q

Famous fillmore marches

A

Circus bee

Rolling thunder

28
Q

Famous king marche

A

Barnum and baileys favoritr

29
Q

What is frederick Joseph ricketts pen name

A

Kenneth j alford

30
Q

What us alford known as

A

The british march king

31
Q

When was alfords military service

A

1895 to 1944

32
Q

Most famous alford march

A

Colonel bogey

33
Q

What characterizes a British march

A

Stately tempos
Intricate counter melodies
Wide variety of dynamics in the repeated strains

34
Q

What characterizes a British march

A

Stately tempos
Intricate counter melodies
Wide variety of dynamics in the repeated strains

35
Q

What is a british stinger

A

Full value stinger

Not staccato

36
Q

What are German style marches adapted from

A

Russian marches

37
Q

Characteristics of german/russian marches

A

Strict 110 tempo
Oom pah feeling
Lyrical trio

38
Q

Describe oom pah

A

Downbeats on bass drum and low brass

Snare and high horns on off beats

39
Q

What are fanfares

A

Performed on trumpets and announce start or arrival of an event

40
Q

Famous fanfares using brass and percussion

A

Fanfare for the common man copeland

Also sprach zarathustra strauss

41
Q

Full orchestra fanfares

A

Post time at horse racing

National geographic theme elmer Bernstein

42
Q

What are ruffles and flourishes

A

Fanfares

43
Q

Fanfare characteristics

A
Short
Less than two minutes
Bold and distinct rhythms
Bold melodies
Prominent tone colors