Today has been an exciting day for horn. Last night I received a call from a woman at the Melody Shop near West Mifflin. She received my name from D. Abelson's wife and wants to meet me and teach a horn student and a couple trumpet beginners. I'm super excited and am going to meet her this Saturday and even teach a lesson.
There is a lot going on and a lot to do:
11/12 Friday JSO dress rehearsal.
11/12 Saturday morning teach horn.
11/13 Saturday evening JSO concert.
Next Thursday (11/18/10) Meg and Leslie-Reicha Trios.
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Thursday, November 11, 2010
Saturday, November 6, 2010
Goals for working toward a job in music
Goal:
Teach music in a private/homeschool/charter school.
Teach horn/brass in community music school.
Research programs that teachers use.
Observe a music class-contact Mr. Lischner and ask if it's okay to observe his private lessons/class.
Teach music in a private/homeschool/charter school.
Teach horn/brass in community music school.
Research programs that teachers use.
Observe a music class-contact Mr. Lischner and ask if it's okay to observe his private lessons/class.
Short term goals for teaching
Start at basic fundamentals of horn (how it became a horn, hunting horn, when it was made, what it was used for.)
Print worksheets with this info on so you can photo copy for students.
Decide on repertoire
Talk to Bob about what music he uses for his beginners.
Talk to Denise about what he uses with his students.
Print worksheets with this info on so you can photo copy for students.
Decide on repertoire
Talk to Bob about what music he uses for his beginners.
Talk to Denise about what he uses with his students.
Short term goals for playing/random
Watch master classes on you tube
Keep ear out for master class opportunities
Put on a recital
Listen to singers-get a repertoire of favorite singers.
Listen to different horn players sound
Listen to different orchestras and differentiate between sounds.
Hear music live.
Contact Walter Morales with ESO.
Contact Carl Lezzi.
Get breathing gym book.
Establish routine body stretches and breathing exercises.
Play with Meg soon!
Get music for reicha trios.
Go to horn club in the end of Nov. and play in Dec. concert.
Get a mute!
Order valve oil online (research best kind and ask Denise what kind she uses)
RHYTHMS!
Subscribe to federation of musicians, NEC Bridge, horn call.
Keep ear out for master class opportunities
Put on a recital
Listen to singers-get a repertoire of favorite singers.
Listen to different horn players sound
Listen to different orchestras and differentiate between sounds.
Hear music live.
Contact Walter Morales with ESO.
Contact Carl Lezzi.
Get breathing gym book.
Establish routine body stretches and breathing exercises.
Play with Meg soon!
Get music for reicha trios.
Go to horn club in the end of Nov. and play in Dec. concert.
Get a mute!
Order valve oil online (research best kind and ask Denise what kind she uses)
RHYTHMS!
Subscribe to federation of musicians, NEC Bridge, horn call.
Thursday, November 4, 2010
Thursday November 4, 2010
Hello!
Well, here I am starting again! We're expecting a baby, so practicing pregnant will be interesting.
Update:
Had horn de-burred, chemically cleaned, and valves cleaned. So far, it's great!
JSO is going well. Morning sickness is making it hard to travel up there, but I'm still getting there.
Playing 2nd horn in concert next week.
Next week Schedule:
Monday rehearsal
Friday dress rehearsal
Saturday concert
Playing:
Saint Saens violin concert no. 3
Tchaikovsky Symphony no. 1
Getting together with Meg soon to play trios! Will be fun!
So, a lot has happened, but I am still determined to get better at horn, play in a better group eventually, and really master this instrument. My priorities have changed, so finding time to practice has become more difficult, especially being sick with this pregnancy all the time. I'm determined to push through this and keep enjoying music.
Last night, we went to hear the Navy band up in Washington, PA. It was a lot of fun. It was inspiring to hear good musicians. It reminded me of CMU and playing with the ensembles there. I was also thinking about Baroque Ensemble at CMU when I played in the group and how much fun it was playing Bach. Eventually, I want to play in a early music ensemble like this.
Goals for this week:
Get horn on face tonight
Get horn on face Friday, Saturday
Rest Sunday
Go through rhythms in JSO music and study music with recording.
ALSO:
Encourage Al to play his SAXAPHONE and play duets with him!!!!!!! He's good:)
Well, here I am starting again! We're expecting a baby, so practicing pregnant will be interesting.
Update:
Had horn de-burred, chemically cleaned, and valves cleaned. So far, it's great!
JSO is going well. Morning sickness is making it hard to travel up there, but I'm still getting there.
Playing 2nd horn in concert next week.
Next week Schedule:
Monday rehearsal
Friday dress rehearsal
Saturday concert
Playing:
Saint Saens violin concert no. 3
Tchaikovsky Symphony no. 1
Getting together with Meg soon to play trios! Will be fun!
So, a lot has happened, but I am still determined to get better at horn, play in a better group eventually, and really master this instrument. My priorities have changed, so finding time to practice has become more difficult, especially being sick with this pregnancy all the time. I'm determined to push through this and keep enjoying music.
Last night, we went to hear the Navy band up in Washington, PA. It was a lot of fun. It was inspiring to hear good musicians. It reminded me of CMU and playing with the ensembles there. I was also thinking about Baroque Ensemble at CMU when I played in the group and how much fun it was playing Bach. Eventually, I want to play in a early music ensemble like this.
Goals for this week:
Get horn on face tonight
Get horn on face Friday, Saturday
Rest Sunday
Go through rhythms in JSO music and study music with recording.
ALSO:
Encourage Al to play his SAXAPHONE and play duets with him!!!!!!! He's good:)
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
Square 1
Hey,
Well. I'm married and now getting back into things. Horn rehearsal last night with JSO. Playing Schumman Symphony no. 3 and Rach's piano concerto no. 2. My first note in 5 months was the tuning note. Rehearsal went actually really well. Was playing everything and had endurance till the end of rehearsal. Lips are very tired today. Just as to be expected. Back to the grindstone!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
To do:
Talk to Al about getting horn cleaned and chemically cleaned
Call Dennis about riding up to JSO with him and Olga
Practice slowly and methodically
Get recordings of the 2 pieces
bye!
Well. I'm married and now getting back into things. Horn rehearsal last night with JSO. Playing Schumman Symphony no. 3 and Rach's piano concerto no. 2. My first note in 5 months was the tuning note. Rehearsal went actually really well. Was playing everything and had endurance till the end of rehearsal. Lips are very tired today. Just as to be expected. Back to the grindstone!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
To do:
Talk to Al about getting horn cleaned and chemically cleaned
Call Dennis about riding up to JSO with him and Olga
Practice slowly and methodically
Get recordings of the 2 pieces
bye!
Tuesday, August 3, 2010
AUGUST 3
Hi!
It has been crazy, CRAZY here. Moving into new apartment. Not easy like I thought. Wedding in 4 weeks.
Just played Edgewood SO orchestra gig. 2 rehearsals and a concert. Went well.
Stuff coming up:
Waiting to hear from Undercroft Orchestra Opera
Pittsburgh Philharmonic Audition-end of August...PRACTICE
Erie Philharmonic Audition September 23
Time to play again...come on girl!
It has been crazy, CRAZY here. Moving into new apartment. Not easy like I thought. Wedding in 4 weeks.
Just played Edgewood SO orchestra gig. 2 rehearsals and a concert. Went well.
Stuff coming up:
Waiting to hear from Undercroft Orchestra Opera
Pittsburgh Philharmonic Audition-end of August...PRACTICE
Erie Philharmonic Audition September 23
Time to play again...come on girl!
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
Week 1 Wednesday
Well. Have to start over. Took a month off. Have been very busy with wedding planning. Today Edgewood Symphony called. I'm playing a couple summer gigs with them and NEED to get the horn back on the face. I have been feeling like I haven't practiced in FOREVER. I guess a month isn't as bad as two months. I really want to play these gigs strong.
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Breathing exercise
Lip/face exercises
MP buz
Free play
Pitch benders
BT scales C
To do by Friday: Look into groups where people have contacted me.
Start getting stuff set for upcoming auditions.
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Breathing exercise
Lip/face exercises
MP buz
Free play
Pitch benders
BT scales C
To do by Friday: Look into groups where people have contacted me.
Start getting stuff set for upcoming auditions.
Friday, June 18, 2010
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
Wednesday Week 10
Hello,
Wow is this hard to practice everyday. Here we go again! All I've had is that wedding on the brain and I've lost my practice focus!
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Little pain in upper left lip-pin prick
Face exercise
Fatigued lips..
Pitch benders
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Now that Alex and I are getting married, and I don't know how long we'll be in Pittsburgh, finding students is a little up in the air. Going to put pursuing students on hold and really keep working on getting this studio in order so that when I do teach, I'll have it all set up and planned. Make work of meeting with Carl.
Wow is this hard to practice everyday. Here we go again! All I've had is that wedding on the brain and I've lost my practice focus!
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Little pain in upper left lip-pin prick
Face exercise
Fatigued lips..
Pitch benders
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Now that Alex and I are getting married, and I don't know how long we'll be in Pittsburgh, finding students is a little up in the air. Going to put pursuing students on hold and really keep working on getting this studio in order so that when I do teach, I'll have it all set up and planned. Make work of meeting with Carl.
Thursday, June 10, 2010
Wednesday, June 9, 2010
Wednesday Week 9
Breathing Exercise
Face Exercise
Mouth Piece buzzing: slight pain in upper right lip.
Pitch Benders.
Goal:
PLAY EVERYDAY EVEN IF IT IS JUST PITCH BENDERS.
Face Exercise
Mouth Piece buzzing: slight pain in upper right lip.
Pitch Benders.
Goal:
PLAY EVERYDAY EVEN IF IT IS JUST PITCH BENDERS.
11 Days Off
More weddings and craziness!
Now my own wedding to plan!
Amidst the craziness, I need to start back up and stay.
Now my own wedding to plan!
Amidst the craziness, I need to start back up and stay.
Friday, May 28, 2010
Friday
Farkas
Baer tracks scales c, f
Very tired. The month of May has been very busy with weddings and graduations. Still trying to make time to practice.
TO DO:
Practice audition music
Practice Amazing Grace
Work on studio stuff.
Baer tracks scales c, f
Very tired. The month of May has been very busy with weddings and graduations. Still trying to make time to practice.
TO DO:
Practice audition music
Practice Amazing Grace
Work on studio stuff.
Thursday
Warm-up
Duets, ACH with Meg: went really well. Tuning and rhythm need continued work. Performed for Alex and his mom. Performance practice was good for us.
Duets, ACH with Meg: went really well. Tuning and rhythm need continued work. Performed for Alex and his mom. Performance practice was good for us.
Monday, May 24, 2010
10 Days Off
Hi,
Well, it has been 10 days since I last practiced. With the wedding and then Alex's graduation. I have had almost no extra time. I can't believe it has been 10 days.
Since not practicing for this time, I have lost my excitement for playing. I think this was the pitfall I have fallen into in the past. If I take more than one day off, it is so hard for me to start. I have found that starting is the hardest part.
Well, time to get going again. I have not met my goal of getting a lesson with Bob, but I believe the PSO is going on tour for a while. I need to check into this.
Also, bear tracks scale book and CD came today. Time to get going on scales.
Thursday, I'm playing duets with Meg. Should be fun.
I think this blog is good for me because as I'm writing, I'm getting more excited about playing again. There was a little lull for a while, but that can't be the case again. If I don't have time to practice or am traveling, I need to make time or take mp to buzz.
Well, it has been 10 days since I last practiced. With the wedding and then Alex's graduation. I have had almost no extra time. I can't believe it has been 10 days.
Since not practicing for this time, I have lost my excitement for playing. I think this was the pitfall I have fallen into in the past. If I take more than one day off, it is so hard for me to start. I have found that starting is the hardest part.
Well, time to get going again. I have not met my goal of getting a lesson with Bob, but I believe the PSO is going on tour for a while. I need to check into this.
Also, bear tracks scale book and CD came today. Time to get going on scales.
Thursday, I'm playing duets with Meg. Should be fun.
I think this blog is good for me because as I'm writing, I'm getting more excited about playing again. There was a little lull for a while, but that can't be the case again. If I don't have time to practice or am traveling, I need to make time or take mp to buzz.
Thursday, May 20, 2010
Week 7 Thursday
Hi!
It has been one week since I last practiced. I went home to MI to be in my best friends wedding, brought the horn, but did not have an ounce of time to practice. For the next two weeks, I will probably be playing 'catch up' to get lips re-focused. In the future, I'm going to need to bring my mouth piece to just buzz in the car.
Back to the grind stone!!
It has been one week since I last practiced. I went home to MI to be in my best friends wedding, brought the horn, but did not have an ounce of time to practice. For the next two weeks, I will probably be playing 'catch up' to get lips re-focused. In the future, I'm going to need to bring my mouth piece to just buzz in the car.
Back to the grind stone!!
Thursday, May 13, 2010
Week 6 Thursday
On the agenda for today:
Morning: Session one
Afternoon: Session 2
Evening: Session 3
Feeling more rested today. Still tired, but doing better.
Morning: Session one
Afternoon: Session 2
Evening: Session 3
Feeling more rested today. Still tired, but doing better.
Week 6 Wednesday
Took today off.
Have been exhausted lately. I think having a performance on Sunday did me in.
Have been exhausted lately. I think having a performance on Sunday did me in.
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
Week 6 Tuesday
Played yesterday and today with Sasha on the piano without much of a warm-up. Haven't buckled down to work through stuff.
Business cards came today.
Business cards came today.
Monday, May 10, 2010
Goals For This Week
Playing:
Hour 1: Warm-up, devotion to particular problems (this week: tonguing, scales, trills).
Hour 2: Etudes: Kopp, Gallay, Maxime, Melodious Et. for t-bone, starer) focus particularly on rhythm.
Hour 3: Solos and Excerpts: Mozart 3, Beethoven 3,9, Brahms 1,3
Teaching:
*Write a list of things/questions that I want to address with Carl (email him next Monday)
*Read about advertising for students
*Compile list of schools that I want to contact for private student search
*Design a 8'by11' sign to advertise for students
*Go around town and hang up flyers.
*Write and post an add on CL every other day.
*Contact Jenanee.
*Get things together for piano lesson with Rick (in two weeks).
***Plan to have a lesson the week of May 24-26***
Write a list of questions to ask Bob. Concerning playing and teaching.
Hour 1: Warm-up, devotion to particular problems (this week: tonguing, scales, trills).
Hour 2: Etudes: Kopp, Gallay, Maxime, Melodious Et. for t-bone, starer) focus particularly on rhythm.
Hour 3: Solos and Excerpts: Mozart 3, Beethoven 3,9, Brahms 1,3
Teaching:
*Write a list of things/questions that I want to address with Carl (email him next Monday)
*Read about advertising for students
*Compile list of schools that I want to contact for private student search
*Design a 8'by11' sign to advertise for students
*Go around town and hang up flyers.
*Write and post an add on CL every other day.
*Contact Jenanee.
*Get things together for piano lesson with Rick (in two weeks).
***Plan to have a lesson the week of May 24-26***
Write a list of questions to ask Bob. Concerning playing and teaching.
Johnstown Symphony Concert 5/9
Yesterday's concert went really well. I was able to get through the entire concert with relatively no pain! We played several polkas and marches. I need to continue to hone in on those rhythms and syncopation's. At intermission, the first horn player offered some encouraging compliments and asked if I was interested in playing with them regularly. Of course I said 'yes'. I'm super pumped and excited to have something lined up for the Fall and next year. Also-this is a PAID opportunity and an accomplishment in the right direction. As we sat down to play the second half of the concert, they said, "Welcome to the section". WOO!
Saturday, May 8, 2010
Week 5 Saturday
Hello, Today has been a day of listening and working through rhythms for tomorrow's concert.
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First piano student lined up.
Beginner
Get a plan and folder started for that:
Expectations
Compensation
Lesson Time and place
What we're going to cover
What he'd like to cover
Talk to Loretta!
Maybe have him fill out a sheet with: what he'd like to accomplish, goals..etc
Write out my goals for him and me.
Rep that we are playing:
Star S. Banner, arr. Damrosch
Armed Forces Salute, arr. Lowden
Promenade, Anderson
English Folk Suite, Vaughn-Williams
Espana, Chabrier
Canzone, Bruch
In a Persian Market, Ketelby
Russian Sailors' Dance, Gliere
Salute to the Big Apple, arr. Custer
Mamma Mia, arr. Phillippe
Chicago, arr. Ricketts
Star W. Medley, arr. Burden
Irish Singalong, arr. Finnegan
Brazillian Polka, Robinson/Giovanni
PA Polka, arr. Morden
God Bless America, Berlin
Liberty Bell March, Sousa
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Warm-up
Farkas (3:40)
Feel weak and tired all over. This has been going on for a week. Could not physically get through the Farkas exercises.
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First piano student lined up.
Beginner
Get a plan and folder started for that:
Expectations
Compensation
Lesson Time and place
What we're going to cover
What he'd like to cover
Talk to Loretta!
Maybe have him fill out a sheet with: what he'd like to accomplish, goals..etc
Write out my goals for him and me.
Friday, May 7, 2010
Week 5 Friday
Did not get as much accomplished as I had hoped to this week on horn. So far I have been practicing the warm-up everyday. Next week I need to hone in on actual pieces. Concert Sunday and 17 pieces to work on before hand.
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Warm-up
Farkas 1-6 (37)
*Starting to take less time to get through warm-up
Thursday, May 6, 2010
Week 5 Thursday
Good morning. Very excited. Have a gig lined up for the Johnstown SO this Sunday. A horn player bailed out and they need someone for their concert. Also, I'll be playing with Edgewood SO this summer which will be really fun! It's exciting that gigs are coming and it has been just over a month of practicing and searching for these opportunities.
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Warm-up
Farkas 1-6
Got through entire Farkas Warm-up omitting repeat signs in 5 and 6. Still too many bobbles. Take these exercises slower.
Rhythm
wind pipe in throat is sore...more sore when I play with a lot of air...never had this before. Should be fine.
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Warm-up
Farkas 1-6
Got through entire Farkas Warm-up omitting repeat signs in 5 and 6. Still too many bobbles. Take these exercises slower.
Rhythm
wind pipe in throat is sore...more sore when I play with a lot of air...never had this before. Should be fine.
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
Week 5 Wednesday
Hello, feeling tired today, but ready to practice!
Warm-up
Farkas Ex 1-4
Lips more firm and focused today.
Warm-up
Farkas Ex 1-4
Lips more firm and focused today.
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
Sunday, May 2, 2010
First Concert-NSSB
Today's concert went really well. I was not as focused as I would have liked to be. Lips have recovered but were still a little stiff. I was not taking good breaths and my playing was suffering. It was enjoyable none-the-less and I had a blast. Spoke with Carl and we're going to get together and chat over coffee about private lesson ideas.
Last night I attended a Washington Symphony Concert. It was really enjoyable. Patriotic theme. Their last number was "I'm proud to be an American". I have a cheezy soft spot for such music and yes....I shed a small tear:) The patriotic theme just pulled at my heart strings.
Things are slowly moving forward. This process has been a very encouraging and fun one. It hasn't taken long to get back into 'playing shape' and to get playing in a group. In fact it took one month to pick the horn up from scratch, get a good sound, and perform in a concert. Anybody that is away from their horn for a long period of time can do this. It just takes STARTING. BE ENCOURAGED!
Last night I attended a Washington Symphony Concert. It was really enjoyable. Patriotic theme. Their last number was "I'm proud to be an American". I have a cheezy soft spot for such music and yes....I shed a small tear:) The patriotic theme just pulled at my heart strings.
Things are slowly moving forward. This process has been a very encouraging and fun one. It hasn't taken long to get back into 'playing shape' and to get playing in a group. In fact it took one month to pick the horn up from scratch, get a good sound, and perform in a concert. Anybody that is away from their horn for a long period of time can do this. It just takes STARTING. BE ENCOURAGED!
Saturday, May 1, 2010
Week 4 Saturday
Good morning!
So, yesterday was a day off for me. Woke up this morning and lips feel significantly less swollen yesterday.
Will play lightly today and get lips limbre for concert tomorrow.
So, yesterday was a day off for me. Woke up this morning and lips feel significantly less swollen yesterday.
Will play lightly today and get lips limbre for concert tomorrow.
Friday, April 30, 2010
Week 4 Friday
It's noon and swelling in lips seem to have gone down a bit. I woke up this morning and my face was killing me. Bought some chapstick and they've seemed to settle down. Will probably buzz (if anything today). I want to give them a rest.
**Need to re-focus on using air. Have been substituting lips for what air needs to be doing.
**Need to re-focus on using air. Have been substituting lips for what air needs to be doing.
Thursday, April 29, 2010
Week 4 Thursday
Warm-up
Farkas Ex. 1
Lips feel the most out of focus they have been since I started back on horn.
NSSB rehearsal tonight.
Positive: Played extremely assertively and a lot of the rhythm improved.
To improve: Note accuracy.
Lips during rehearsal were fatigued even before I picked up the horn to play. However, they didn't give in during practice and they seem to be okay.
Farkas Ex. 1
Lips feel the most out of focus they have been since I started back on horn.
NSSB rehearsal tonight.
Positive: Played extremely assertively and a lot of the rhythm improved.
To improve: Note accuracy.
Lips during rehearsal were fatigued even before I picked up the horn to play. However, they didn't give in during practice and they seem to be okay.
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
Week 4 Wednesday
Session 1
Lips feel puffy and big today.
Warm-up+Farkas 1,2
CD play-along
Played through Parts of Mozart 3. Finding that the Farkas exercises are helping me play actual music. The exercises are forcing me to play out of my comfort zone.
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Ordered bear Tracks (done)
Today I had to turn down a gig:( I am very sad. It was for the Cantate Carlisle and $85 per service (4 services). Well, that's the weekend I'm in a wedding...oh well.
This is encouraging though! First invite to a gig! Woo!
PS Carl Lezzi with the NSSB invited me to join their group next year.
Lips feel puffy and big today.
Warm-up+Farkas 1,2
CD play-along
Played through Parts of Mozart 3. Finding that the Farkas exercises are helping me play actual music. The exercises are forcing me to play out of my comfort zone.
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Ordered bear Tracks (done)
Today I had to turn down a gig:( I am very sad. It was for the Cantate Carlisle and $85 per service (4 services). Well, that's the weekend I'm in a wedding...oh well.
This is encouraging though! First invite to a gig! Woo!
PS Carl Lezzi with the NSSB invited me to join their group next year.
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Week 4 Tuesday
Hello,
Well..today I found out that I didn't get the assistantship position I was hoping for at Cal University. I'm a little disappointed, but now I don't have to study for the Praxis! Day job options at this point are keeping the job that I have working towards the alternate certification with ABCTE.
Anyway, to practicing.
Last nights' rehearsal with NSSB went well. Rhythm... an issue...
Lips, however, endured and it was really quite encouraging. This week I need to practice the music!
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Session 1
Warm-up, Farkas 1 (25m)
Farkas 2-6 (30m)
Send Thankyou note to Lorraine Lippert (done)
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Email
River City Brass (done)
Pittsburgh Civic Orchestra (done)
Butler SO (done)
Well..today I found out that I didn't get the assistantship position I was hoping for at Cal University. I'm a little disappointed, but now I don't have to study for the Praxis! Day job options at this point are keeping the job that I have working towards the alternate certification with ABCTE.
Anyway, to practicing.
Last nights' rehearsal with NSSB went well. Rhythm... an issue...
Lips, however, endured and it was really quite encouraging. This week I need to practice the music!
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Session 1
Warm-up, Farkas 1 (25m)
Farkas 2-6 (30m)
Send Thankyou note to Lorraine Lippert (done)
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River City Brass (done)
Pittsburgh Civic Orchestra (done)
Butler SO (done)
Monday, April 26, 2010
Week 4 Monday
Warm-up
Farkas Ex 1,2,3,4,5,6
Hi!
So, got through Farkas warm-up today. It took 60 minutes. I need to cut this down to 20. Getting there though.
I am technically behind on stuff to prepare for lesson with Bob. Tomorrow, I need to come up with what I'm going to play for lesson/what I need to work on for audition material.
For Lesson:
Mozart 3
Exerpts
Etude
Start working on scales this week.
Farkas Ex 1,2,3,4,5,6
Hi!
So, got through Farkas warm-up today. It took 60 minutes. I need to cut this down to 20. Getting there though.
I am technically behind on stuff to prepare for lesson with Bob. Tomorrow, I need to come up with what I'm going to play for lesson/what I need to work on for audition material.
For Lesson:
Mozart 3
Exerpts
Etude
Start working on scales this week.
Sunday, April 25, 2010
Week 3 Saturday
Warm-up (buzz with B.E.R.P to Mozart 3 in concert Eb)
Farkas Ex 1,2
Lips are slowly finding their place with the arpeggios.
Solo to start working on: Mozart 3, mvt 1
Gave music to Sasha to practice.
Farkas Ex 1,2
Lips are slowly finding their place with the arpeggios.
Solo to start working on: Mozart 3, mvt 1
Gave music to Sasha to practice.
Friday, April 23, 2010
Thursday, April 22, 2010
Week 3 Thursday
Session 1 Warm-up
Mouthpiece buzz: core sound has improved a bit. Still striving for that "core". The sound can be attained by forcing it with the lips, but it needs to be with the air.
Upper left lip feels a bit fatigued today.
Sound: good, but striving for that big, core sound that Bob has.
Ex 1: Big improvement with slurs. Don't "bump" into each note. (Play these SLOWLY) I have a tendency to rush through the notes and hope that I get them. Play deliberately and purposefully.
EX 2: Play slow as well.
It took an hour to get through my warm-up plus Farkas 1,2. I need to play w-up+Farkas 1-6 in 20 minutes (once it's mastered).
**Look at Starrer
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Email Edgewood SO, Washington SO (done)
Mouthpiece buzz: core sound has improved a bit. Still striving for that "core". The sound can be attained by forcing it with the lips, but it needs to be with the air.
Upper left lip feels a bit fatigued today.
Sound: good, but striving for that big, core sound that Bob has.
Ex 1: Big improvement with slurs. Don't "bump" into each note. (Play these SLOWLY) I have a tendency to rush through the notes and hope that I get them. Play deliberately and purposefully.
EX 2: Play slow as well.
It took an hour to get through my warm-up plus Farkas 1,2. I need to play w-up+Farkas 1-6 in 20 minutes (once it's mastered).
**Look at Starrer
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Email Edgewood SO, Washington SO (done)
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Week 3 Wednesday
Lips feel big today.
Sound muffled at first but has improved over course of warm-up.
Sound muffled at first but has improved over course of warm-up.
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Week 3 Tuesday
Warm-up
Lips had a work-out last night.
No pain. Just a lot of bobbles.
Note to self: don't pick up the horn at 9 pm. Tired.
Reminder: think of lips as a cushion and air pushing the notes through.
Lips had a work-out last night.
No pain. Just a lot of bobbles.
Note to self: don't pick up the horn at 9 pm. Tired.
Reminder: think of lips as a cushion and air pushing the notes through.
Monday, April 19, 2010
First Playing Experience
First rehearsal tonight with the North Suburban Symphonic Band. It was really fun and I am so surprised how everything was coming back! Two more rehearsals and then a concert! It feels really good to have just gone on a 'wim'. I literally got home, read the invite email, and jumped in my car:) Anyway, off to bed...just wanted to write to say this is exciting! I also sat next to this other nice girl-we're going to get together and play duets together.
Playing wise: High notes were really coming. I can remember in college it being so hard to hit the notes. Now, they're just coming almost effortlessly (I have been practicing with more air). Rhythm is still the biggest issue. Tuning, not so much an issue. Playing the rhythm needs the most work.
I spoke with the conductor of the group. He's a horn player and knew my old horn teacher. He said sitting next to him in the opera and ballet was like sitting next to a machine. He was always on and 100% accurate. It was cool to hear that and talk with someone who knew him.
Playing wise: High notes were really coming. I can remember in college it being so hard to hit the notes. Now, they're just coming almost effortlessly (I have been practicing with more air). Rhythm is still the biggest issue. Tuning, not so much an issue. Playing the rhythm needs the most work.
I spoke with the conductor of the group. He's a horn player and knew my old horn teacher. He said sitting next to him in the opera and ballet was like sitting next to a machine. He was always on and 100% accurate. It was cool to hear that and talk with someone who knew him.
Week 3 Monday
Hi, I've decided to start categorizing practice days by weeks. Friday completed day 10. Today is 3 days shy of the 3 week period. I am rounding up and calling today week 3.
Last week, I spoke with Chris from the Pittsburgh Opera. I will be auditioning in October! I need to figure out what to prepare for that.
Besides playing, the "day job" aspect of things is going pretty well. I have an interview lined up for this Wednesday at Cal U PA for a possible GA position. This is a pretty big deal because if I got this, it would mean possibly going to school to get EL ED certification for free.
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Session 1
Warm-up
Farkas Ex 1-improving. Continue to strive for accuracy in hitting each note in the center of the pitch and keeping the line very legato.
Ex 2-able to play at speed, which was not the case last week. Notes are choppy and not smooth.
Ex 3- play slowly with met.
(Lips are getting stronger day by day. I have had no problems so far, concerning lip pain.)
Last week, I spoke with Chris from the Pittsburgh Opera. I will be auditioning in October! I need to figure out what to prepare for that.
Besides playing, the "day job" aspect of things is going pretty well. I have an interview lined up for this Wednesday at Cal U PA for a possible GA position. This is a pretty big deal because if I got this, it would mean possibly going to school to get EL ED certification for free.
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Session 1
Warm-up
Farkas Ex 1-improving. Continue to strive for accuracy in hitting each note in the center of the pitch and keeping the line very legato.
Ex 2-able to play at speed, which was not the case last week. Notes are choppy and not smooth.
Ex 3- play slowly with met.
(Lips are getting stronger day by day. I have had no problems so far, concerning lip pain.)
Friday, April 16, 2010
Day 10
Hello!
Tired today but doing well. Have a half hour to practice and then off to coffee!
***Really having no lip pain. Lips feel limber and good.
Session 1
Warm-up done
Tired today but doing well. Have a half hour to practice and then off to coffee!
***Really having no lip pain. Lips feel limber and good.
Session 1
Warm-up done
Thursday, April 15, 2010
Goals for Teaching
Get business cards ordered
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Finish Curriculum and binder of info by mid May (after consulting Bob)
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Start advertising for students in mid May
*Contact schools
*Hang up flyers everywhere: grocery stores, post office, etc.
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Finish Curriculum and binder of info by mid May (after consulting Bob)
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Start advertising for students in mid May
*Contact schools
*Hang up flyers everywhere: grocery stores, post office, etc.
Goals For Playing
Short term goal:
Get playing in a community group now! (done-first rehearsal 4/20)
Take a lesson with Bob in May
Ultimate Goal: Get paid to play in a orchestra (done-JSO 5/9)
Get playing in a community group now! (done-first rehearsal 4/20)
Take a lesson with Bob in May
Ultimate Goal: Get paid to play in a orchestra (done-JSO 5/9)
Day 9
Good morning,
Well I had another idea. Start a brass quintet. Too many ideas! Doing a pretty good job acting on these ideas. I've been contacting groups and people and have been getting a good amount of responses. Need to continue to move forward with practicing, however. Rhythm is a big hurdle for me to get through. Of all the things to have the most "issues" with, I'm glad this is it and not poor tone or something else.
Brass Quintet: Possible places to perform:
Monroe Stroke Support Group (email from elaine stolick)
Contact: done
Brad Courage
Jerry
Chris Rose
Dave Yeager
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***It's been a challenge getting an additional session in for practicing. So far, I've only done a session a day. If I'm going to improve at the rate that I'd like, I need to add at least 1 more session to my daily practice.
Session 1
Warm-up
Farkas ex 1, 2
Well I had another idea. Start a brass quintet. Too many ideas! Doing a pretty good job acting on these ideas. I've been contacting groups and people and have been getting a good amount of responses. Need to continue to move forward with practicing, however. Rhythm is a big hurdle for me to get through. Of all the things to have the most "issues" with, I'm glad this is it and not poor tone or something else.
Brass Quintet: Possible places to perform:
Monroe Stroke Support Group (email from elaine stolick)
Contact: done
Brad Courage
Jerry
Chris Rose
Dave Yeager
_________________________________________________________________
***It's been a challenge getting an additional session in for practicing. So far, I've only done a session a day. If I'm going to improve at the rate that I'd like, I need to add at least 1 more session to my daily practice.
Session 1
Warm-up
Farkas ex 1, 2
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Day 8
Session 1
Warm-up
Farkas Ex 1,2
(how am I going to practice this?)
Am pretty fatigued today. Breathing is tense. Really excited about pursuing playing opportunities!
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Spoke with Loraine Lipert with the North Pittsburgh Orchestra. She will send me information via mail.
North Hills HighSchool
7:30-10:30
Monday's
Her daughter is pres. of the North Suburban Symphonic Band of Pittsburgh. Check this out as well.
(check out both of these groups websites and contact for and audition.)
Warm-up
Farkas Ex 1,2
(how am I going to practice this?)
Am pretty fatigued today. Breathing is tense. Really excited about pursuing playing opportunities!
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Spoke with Loraine Lipert with the North Pittsburgh Orchestra. She will send me information via mail.
North Hills HighSchool
7:30-10:30
Monday's
Her daughter is pres. of the North Suburban Symphonic Band of Pittsburgh. Check this out as well.
(check out both of these groups websites and contact for and audition.)
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Orchestra search
Goal: Get a position in a regional, semi-professional orchestra
Contacted:
Edgewood SO: Lined up to play their summer concerts! This could lead to a full-position.
North Suburban Symphonic Band: Currently playing in this group!
Contacted:
Edgewood SO: Lined up to play their summer concerts! This could lead to a full-position.
North Suburban Symphonic Band: Currently playing in this group!
Johnstown SO: 5/9 Mothers day: Am playing a gig with them!
Butler SO: Am on sub list
Pittsburgh Opera: Possible audition for sub spot. Sent resume. Contact him at end of September for audition in October.
Akron SO: No openings at this time. 3rd horn opening audition in September. Will send me info.
ProMusica Chamber Orchestra: 'Extra' auditions in October. Check website in August for info.
Westmoreland SO: Check back in August for sub audition possibilities.
Wheeling SO: Check back in August for possible horn subbing auditions.
Canton SO: Will have auditions in September. Check website in August for audition details.
Erie Philharmonic: Inquire in Mid-may to see which horns are returning and if they will need someone. (5/8 contacted Mr. Barber to see if there are any new openings.) Inquire again at begin. of June to see if there will be any more openings besides the 3 horn position (which is open) auditions will be on September 9.
River City Brass: contact Bernie in late august when rehearsals start again to set up an audition time to play for them after their rehearsal. This would be for a fill-in position.
Washington SO-am added to a volunteer list (rehearsals are Wednesday nights 7:30-10:30)
Apollo's Fire Baroque Orchestra: Accepts resumes from horn players that play on period horns (valveless).
Ashland SO: Email them a resume and recording to try to be put on a sub list.
Central Ohio SO: Needs a resume. Waiting to hear back.
Columbus SO: No auditions at this time. Will contact, when they need a horn player.
Paragon Ragtime Orchestra: Don't need horns, but if they do, they'll keep me in mind.
Central PA SO: Too far. Volunteer Orchestra. Will contact if they really need a sub.
Huntington Chamber Orchestra
McKeesport SO
Millbrook Chamber Orch.
Nittany Valley SO
Northeastern PA Philharmonic
Mansfield SO
Southeastern Ohio SO
Tuscarawas Philharmonic
Warren Philharmonic
Williamsport SO
Youngstown SO
Undercroft Opera
Pittsburgh Philharmonic Orchestra (North hills)
South Hills Community Band
Pittsburgh Civic Orchestra
Butler SO: Am on sub list
Pittsburgh Opera: Possible audition for sub spot. Sent resume. Contact him at end of September for audition in October.
Akron SO: No openings at this time. 3rd horn opening audition in September. Will send me info.
ProMusica Chamber Orchestra: 'Extra' auditions in October. Check website in August for info.
Westmoreland SO: Check back in August for sub audition possibilities.
Wheeling SO: Check back in August for possible horn subbing auditions.
Canton SO: Will have auditions in September. Check website in August for audition details.
Erie Philharmonic: Inquire in Mid-may to see which horns are returning and if they will need someone. (5/8 contacted Mr. Barber to see if there are any new openings.) Inquire again at begin. of June to see if there will be any more openings besides the 3 horn position (which is open) auditions will be on September 9.
River City Brass: contact Bernie in late august when rehearsals start again to set up an audition time to play for them after their rehearsal. This would be for a fill-in position.
Washington SO-am added to a volunteer list (rehearsals are Wednesday nights 7:30-10:30)
Apollo's Fire Baroque Orchestra: Accepts resumes from horn players that play on period horns (valveless).
Ashland SO: Email them a resume and recording to try to be put on a sub list.
Central Ohio SO: Needs a resume. Waiting to hear back.
Columbus SO: No auditions at this time. Will contact, when they need a horn player.
Paragon Ragtime Orchestra: Don't need horns, but if they do, they'll keep me in mind.
Central PA SO: Too far. Volunteer Orchestra. Will contact if they really need a sub.
Huntington Chamber Orchestra
McKeesport SO
Millbrook Chamber Orch.
Nittany Valley SO
Northeastern PA Philharmonic
Mansfield SO
Southeastern Ohio SO
Tuscarawas Philharmonic
Warren Philharmonic
Williamsport SO
Youngstown SO
Undercroft Opera
Pittsburgh Philharmonic Orchestra (North hills)
South Hills Community Band
Pittsburgh Civic Orchestra
Monday, April 12, 2010
Practice (chart/farkas ideas)
1 What to practice
2 How to practice
3 How much to practice
Purpose of the warm-up:
To loosen and limber up muscels
Review all fund. of playing tech.
Emphasize lip tech. as opposed to finger tech.
Develop deep breathing
Gain flex. throughout 3 octave range
Maintain beautiful sound
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Daily Practice Chart:
Session 1
Warm-up
Session 2
Miscellaneous: lip trills, stopped notes, transposition
Kopprasch
Gallay
Maxime-Alphonse
Session 3
Orchestral Excertps
Solo repertoire
(read Farkas "how to practice" pg. 44)
2 How to practice
3 How much to practice
Purpose of the warm-up:
To loosen and limber up muscels
Review all fund. of playing tech.
Emphasize lip tech. as opposed to finger tech.
Develop deep breathing
Gain flex. throughout 3 octave range
Maintain beautiful sound
________________________________________________________
Daily Practice Chart:
Session 1
Warm-up
Session 2
Miscellaneous: lip trills, stopped notes, transposition
Kopprasch
Gallay
Maxime-Alphonse
Session 3
Orchestral Excertps
Solo repertoire
(read Farkas "how to practice" pg. 44)
Day 6
What a beautiful, sunny day!
A lot to do today and little time!
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Session 1
Warm-up
Session 2
Miscellaneous: lip trills, stopped notes, transposition, Kopprasch, Gallay, Maxime-Alphonse
Session 3
Orchestral Excertps
Solo repertoire
Note: I need to continue to remind myself to focus on the one task at hand. I find my mind wandering when practicing.
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TO DO: (compiled from last week's ideas/things to do).
Today:
*Incorporate Farkas W-up into daily practice
*email regional orchestras Done
*pick an etude to start working on (to gear up for lesson). Done
*Incorporate Crystobal's phone book exercise.
*incorporate tonguing and scales into practice sessions *add another session later in the day incorporating scales, rhythm, etudes, listening, sight reading. Look at Farkas book for practice ideas.
Sometime this week:
*Get Bear Tracks scale bk
*Get "The breathing gym"
*continue private studio preparation
*Once I've emailed regional orchestras, seek out other performance opportunities.
*Check out Undercroft Opera Orchestra (Dan Snoke)
A lot to do today and little time!
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Session 1
Warm-up
Session 2
Miscellaneous: lip trills, stopped notes, transposition, Kopprasch, Gallay, Maxime-Alphonse
Session 3
Orchestral Excertps
Solo repertoire
Note: I need to continue to remind myself to focus on the one task at hand. I find my mind wandering when practicing.
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TO DO: (compiled from last week's ideas/things to do).
Today:
*Incorporate Farkas W-up into daily practice
*email regional orchestras Done
*pick an etude to start working on (to gear up for lesson). Done
*Incorporate Crystobal's phone book exercise.
*incorporate tonguing and scales into practice sessions *add another session later in the day incorporating scales, rhythm, etudes, listening, sight reading. Look at Farkas book for practice ideas.
Sometime this week:
*Get Bear Tracks scale bk
*Get "The breathing gym"
*continue private studio preparation
*Once I've emailed regional orchestras, seek out other performance opportunities.
*Check out Undercroft Opera Orchestra (Dan Snoke)
Saturday, April 10, 2010
Day 5
Today is the first day that I had to 'force' myself to practice. Now that I've started it's easier.
**Things to also incorporate in practice session on Monday: Physical Exercise and stretches.
**On Monday, email regional orchestras for possible summer playing opportunities. Get some playing set up for this summer.
**Also on Monday, continue private studio preparation
**Other things I need to work on: Tonguing, keeping air flow and sound steady (this will probably improve as I practice scales)
UPDATE: Received replies for performance/playing opportunities! woohoo!
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Agenda
F ex
Br. ex
MP Buzz
Horn im.
Rest
Pitch Benders
CD play-along- wow. I've forgotten how much I've loved to play horn.
**Things to also incorporate in practice session on Monday: Physical Exercise and stretches.
**On Monday, email regional orchestras for possible summer playing opportunities. Get some playing set up for this summer.
**Also on Monday, continue private studio preparation
**Other things I need to work on: Tonguing, keeping air flow and sound steady (this will probably improve as I practice scales)
UPDATE: Received replies for performance/playing opportunities! woohoo!
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Agenda
F ex
Br. ex
MP Buzz
Horn im.
Rest
Pitch Benders
CD play-along- wow. I've forgotten how much I've loved to play horn.
Friday, April 9, 2010
Day 4
4/9 Emailed: Duet friends, JSO, ELCO, recital friends
Today's Agenda:
Face ex.
Breathing Exercise
MP buzz- having to work hard to get the core sound that I want- not quite there yet. AIR!---------->tongue interruption.
Rest
Horn improv.
Rest
Pitch benders (don't forget about the release of the note as well as the start)
**starting next Monday 4/12, have 2 playing/practice sessions. Continue what I'm doing, but add another session later in the day incorporating scales, rhythm, etudes, listening, sight reading. Look at Farkas book for practice ideas.
overall, lips are doing well. Sound is also pretty decent. Some fatigue in lips, but very slight.
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To get: mute
Today's Agenda:
Face ex.
Breathing Exercise
MP buzz- having to work hard to get the core sound that I want- not quite there yet. AIR!---------->tongue interruption.
Rest
Horn improv.
Rest
Pitch benders (don't forget about the release of the note as well as the start)
**starting next Monday 4/12, have 2 playing/practice sessions. Continue what I'm doing, but add another session later in the day incorporating scales, rhythm, etudes, listening, sight reading. Look at Farkas book for practice ideas.
overall, lips are doing well. Sound is also pretty decent. Some fatigue in lips, but very slight.
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To get: mute
Thursday, April 8, 2010
Day 3
Hi! Today is a sunny, beautiful day and one great for practicing!:)
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Today's Agenda:
Face Ex.
Breathing Exercise
MP buzz (with met) to focus: breath and release through mp. No stopping air! Firm embouchure to produce "core" sound. Do not produce sound by forcing lips to do the work-let air and support carry the tone.
Rest
Horn improv. (with met)
Rest
Pitch benders m C-l C + m C-h C (after going down to l C, lips began to feel fatigued)
Rest, Rest
mC-hC
**Again, I am surprised by the quality of sound on day 3. There have been times when the tone has completely gone and the embouchure is difficult to form when picking the horn up after not playing for months.
Exciting Idea: Put on a recital. Sasha-pianist, Alex-Saxophone, Whitney? Hillary?
*Get Bear Tracks scale bk
*Get "The breathing gym"
It feels so good to be practicing again! Tomorrow I need to add basic rhythm practice and sight-reading. Also, pick an etude to start working on. Incorporate Crystobal's phone book exercise.
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Today's Agenda:
Face Ex.
Breathing Exercise
MP buzz (with met) to focus: breath and release through mp. No stopping air! Firm embouchure to produce "core" sound. Do not produce sound by forcing lips to do the work-let air and support carry the tone.
Rest
Horn improv. (with met)
Rest
Pitch benders m C-l C + m C-h C (after going down to l C, lips began to feel fatigued)
Rest, Rest
mC-hC
**Again, I am surprised by the quality of sound on day 3. There have been times when the tone has completely gone and the embouchure is difficult to form when picking the horn up after not playing for months.
Exciting Idea: Put on a recital. Sasha-pianist, Alex-Saxophone, Whitney? Hillary?
*Get Bear Tracks scale bk
*Get "The breathing gym"
It feels so good to be practicing again! Tomorrow I need to add basic rhythm practice and sight-reading. Also, pick an etude to start working on. Incorporate Crystobal's phone book exercise.
Day 2
Breathing Exercize
Face Ex.
MP Buzzing with a whole tone on metronome
Rest
Improv. with horn and whl. tone on met.
Pitch Benders-middle C down to low C.
Notes:
*Sound is surprisingly clear for Day 2.
I really want to improve the quality of the sound. I remember my teacher's huge, round-yet-focused sound. Want sound to be "bigger" and more powerful in general.
*Air flow needs improvement.
*Lips are puffy and out of shape, but staying surprisingly focused.
No lip pain or pin pricks! yay!
Facing my fears: Rhythm. Reading rhythm, maintaining a tempo that is in time (not slowing down, or getting ahead of the beat).
Current Life Challenge: How to incorporate horn playing and teaching horn into daily life. Full-time or part-time (while able to make a living). Should I pursue a teaching certification in El Ed?? Will have a full-time job as an English El ED teacher encroach on music making/teaching?
I have decided that I do not want to be an El ED music teacher.
Goal for the end of the week: Contact Katie, Julia, and Mitch to see if anyone wants to get together and play.
Goal for the end of April: Seek out playing opportunities. Attend Monday night com. band rehearsals. Email Johnstown Symphony Orch. with summer availability. ELCO. Dan Snoke.
Goal for May 7: Organize a time to take a lesson with Bob. Prepare an etude to work on and a list of questions. Also, bring studio teaching ideas and other playing goals.
Overall, I am very surprised at how fast horn playing is coming back to me! This should be inspiration for all who just can't (or won't) seem to get past that initial hump of picking up the instrument again!
Face Ex.
MP Buzzing with a whole tone on metronome
Rest
Improv. with horn and whl. tone on met.
Pitch Benders-middle C down to low C.
Notes:
*Sound is surprisingly clear for Day 2.
I really want to improve the quality of the sound. I remember my teacher's huge, round-yet-focused sound. Want sound to be "bigger" and more powerful in general.
*Air flow needs improvement.
*Lips are puffy and out of shape, but staying surprisingly focused.
No lip pain or pin pricks! yay!
Facing my fears: Rhythm. Reading rhythm, maintaining a tempo that is in time (not slowing down, or getting ahead of the beat).
Current Life Challenge: How to incorporate horn playing and teaching horn into daily life. Full-time or part-time (while able to make a living). Should I pursue a teaching certification in El Ed?? Will have a full-time job as an English El ED teacher encroach on music making/teaching?
I have decided that I do not want to be an El ED music teacher.
Goal for the end of the week: Contact Katie, Julia, and Mitch to see if anyone wants to get together and play.
Goal for the end of April: Seek out playing opportunities. Attend Monday night com. band rehearsals. Email Johnstown Symphony Orch. with summer availability. ELCO. Dan Snoke.
Goal for May 7: Organize a time to take a lesson with Bob. Prepare an etude to work on and a list of questions. Also, bring studio teaching ideas and other playing goals.
Overall, I am very surprised at how fast horn playing is coming back to me! This should be inspiration for all who just can't (or won't) seem to get past that initial hump of picking up the instrument again!
French horn playing renewed!
Hi!
This is a little out of the ordinary for me (starting a blog and all) but I've decided to blog the process of practicing French horn again. Having graduated music school two years ago, I have found it an on going challenge to keep the horn to my face. I will go months at a time without practicing, and really miss it. Also, I rarely listen to music anymore, because I miss it so much it just hurts to listen to it. The purpose of this blog is to "keep myself accountable" for practicing...daily.
Positive aspects of taking time off from horn playing:
*Re-group, re-focus on purpose for playing.
*Experience a renewed joy in music.
*Discover that I can play horn for enjoyment, because I like to, for God's glory, and for these reasons only.
*Realize that it is not good to waste the talents that God has given me.
This is a little out of the ordinary for me (starting a blog and all) but I've decided to blog the process of practicing French horn again. Having graduated music school two years ago, I have found it an on going challenge to keep the horn to my face. I will go months at a time without practicing, and really miss it. Also, I rarely listen to music anymore, because I miss it so much it just hurts to listen to it. The purpose of this blog is to "keep myself accountable" for practicing...daily.
Positive aspects of taking time off from horn playing:
*Re-group, re-focus on purpose for playing.
*Experience a renewed joy in music.
*Discover that I can play horn for enjoyment, because I like to, for God's glory, and for these reasons only.
*Realize that it is not good to waste the talents that God has given me.
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