As members of an orchestra, we don’t happen to play “together” because we are in the same tempo, dictated by a conductor. Instead, we actually pay attention to each other, listen to whoever that has something to say, able to express ourselves because others would listen and allow you to speak. For example, the timpani does not start playing his part because he counted the correct number of blank measures, or because the conductor cued him. Instead, he continues the musical story that has been unfolding by others by knowing what has been told.
Archives
All posts for the month December, 2012
Violin I
- 1st mvt – letter P to end
- 2nd mvt – 1 after G to letter I, and 5 after letter O
- 3rd mvt – beginning to letter D
- 4th mvt – letter M to letter O
Violin II
- 1st mvt – letter P to end
- 2nd mvt – 1 after G to letter I, and 5 after letter O
- 3rd mvt – beginning to letter D
- 4th mvt – 8 after letter M to letter O
Viola
- 1st mvt
- 86-111
- 177-210
- 302-315
- 2nd mvt – 203-214
- 3rd mvt – 102-130
- 4th mvt – 21-37
Cello
- 1st mvt
- 175 to 193
- 293 to downbeat of 318
- 2nd mvt – 2 after G to H
- 3rd mvt – Beginning to letter C
- 4th mvt – 21 to 44
Bass
- 1st mvt
- I to 5 after K
- P to Q
- 4 before S
- 2nd mvt – opening and letter N
- 3rd mvt – G to 25 before H
- 4th mvt – 1 before D to a tempo ma tranquillo
Hello String Players!
There is a sign-up sheet posted on the Symphony bulletin board to sign up for a playing test time, for Sibelius #2. Times are on January 8 from 10am-4pm, and January 9 from noon-2:30pm.
Excerpts will be decided beforehand…these will be sent out asap, as soon as they are solidified!
Thanks! Have a great winter break!