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Westfield State Low Brass Class 

Important Documents and information:

PDF: Revised Syllabus

PDF: Warm Up Packet

PDF: Assignment Checklist

PDF: Handout 1 (Embouchure/Harmonic Series)

PDF: First Lesson Handout

PHONE (for texting videos): (413)824-8814

3/27

Playing Check In Video 1 Assignment (Due 4/3 by 11:59PM):

#91 or #68 Duet (repeat and switch parts), Ab Scale

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"In my opinion, the trombone is the true head of the family of wind instruments, which I have named the 'epic' one. It possesses nobility and grandeur to the highest degree; it has all the serious and powerful tones of sublime musical poetry, from religious, calm and imposing accents to savage, orgiastic outburst. Directed by the will of the master, the trombones can chant like a choir of priests, threaten, utter gloomy sighs, a mournful lament, or a bright hymn of glory; they can break forth into awe-inspiring cries and awaken the dead or doom the living with their fearful voices." -Hector Berlioz

4/17

Assignment: Playing Check In Video 4 (Due 4/24 by 11:59PM) 

  • F Scale

  • #127 or #115 Duet (using "acapella" or similar app for duet)

Assignment: Banana Boat Song Group Video (Due 5/1 by 11:59PM)

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4/24

Assignment: Playing Check In Video 5 (Due 5/1 by 11:59PM) 

  • D, G, or Eb Scale

  • #128 or #136 Duet (using "acapella" or similar app for duet)

Final Playing Exam Assignment (Due 5/9 by 11:59PM):

PDF: Your Grades as of 4/23

Reminder: Banana Boat Song Video is due next week (5/1 by 11:59PM)

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5/1

Assignment: Final Exam (Due 5/9 by 11:59 PM) 

Reminders:

  • Banana Boat Song Video is due today! (5/1 by 11:59PM)

  • Playing Check in 5 is due today! (5/1 by 11:59 PM)

  • It's not too late to turn in past due work!

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