Hey guys!
Very glad to see that our Bach Double Concerto is now much, much better (although I apologize for always making mistakes, shameful of me I know) and hoping this streak will last until the concert.
Anna, I need a huge favour from you. I'm holding off the breaking of the lock until Monday in case Jeff comes back with my keys, so until then, could you scan Walzer and Double Concerto for me and post it here? It would be a great help so that I can fix up my Walzer timings and some things I need to fix for Bach's Double Concerto. I'd be really grateful if you did.
Thanks, and have a great weekend. Don't forget to practice! :)
Friday, 7 November 2008
Thursday, 6 November 2008
My keys...
Yes, folks, you read that right. Jeff, remember how I handed over my locker key to you last Friday, along with my house key?
Well, I need it back. Seriously. It's embarrassing to be a section leader and use a school-owned viola. Need to set a better example, yanno?
GIVE ME MY KEYS TOMORROW OR YOU"RE DEAD.
How shall I kill thee? Let me count the ways...
Well, I need it back. Seriously. It's embarrassing to be a section leader and use a school-owned viola. Need to set a better example, yanno?
GIVE ME MY KEYS TOMORROW OR YOU"RE DEAD.
How shall I kill thee? Let me count the ways...
Friday, 10 October 2008
Next Practice Session?
We need to plan our practice session. Filipiniana Day is approaching quickly! We do not want to look like fools when we can't do those fast notes Rosas Pandan!
I was thinking Thursday after school, if not then Tuesday. Which do you prefer? Decisions made as quickly as possible are best (: See you then.
Anna
I was thinking Thursday after school, if not then Tuesday. Which do you prefer? Decisions made as quickly as possible are best (: See you then.
Anna
Sunday, 5 October 2008
Review on Practice Session 2
All right, so as scheduled, the second practice session took place on September 30. We managed to get more practice than the last one, and for the record, Arcee joined this one, so yay! Since we didn't want to get stuck with the tiny practice rooms, in the end we opted for the changing rooms, which thankfully, no one was using at the time.
Key points we worked on were the faster passages in Pirates of the Caribbean, Walzer and Rosas Pandan. Mr. Ibero told us to work on our intonation for Hungarian Dance no. 6, so that's what we'll be working on this week. Hmm...what else? Our spiccatos are at least more synchronized than before, which is good, but we still have a long way to go. At least the concert is in December, although if I remember correctly we have an in-class one this week.
Finally fixed my copy's bowings for Pirates...haha, sorry 'bout that, Anna. If anyone else has something to add, feel free, otherwise, ciao for now!
Any thoughts on the schedule for the third practice session?
P.S. Must work on spiccato for the next scale pass-off! G major sounded okay for the most part, but Arcee, you gotta ask when you're not sure, otherwise you'll continue to have trouble. Just tell us so we can help you!
Key points we worked on were the faster passages in Pirates of the Caribbean, Walzer and Rosas Pandan. Mr. Ibero told us to work on our intonation for Hungarian Dance no. 6, so that's what we'll be working on this week. Hmm...what else? Our spiccatos are at least more synchronized than before, which is good, but we still have a long way to go. At least the concert is in December, although if I remember correctly we have an in-class one this week.
Finally fixed my copy's bowings for Pirates...haha, sorry 'bout that, Anna. If anyone else has something to add, feel free, otherwise, ciao for now!
Any thoughts on the schedule for the third practice session?
P.S. Must work on spiccato for the next scale pass-off! G major sounded okay for the most part, but Arcee, you gotta ask when you're not sure, otherwise you'll continue to have trouble. Just tell us so we can help you!
Wednesday, 24 September 2008
Second Practice Session
All right, guys! We made it through A minor, and now we'll probably be having pass-offs on G major by next week. Arce, you better work on your Am!!! Bb and B are going to be the hardest ones, so even if you can't play it straight away without mistakes, it's good to know how the sound of major and minor keys generally sound, okay?
On another note, I won't be here this Friday thanks to MUN Locals, so I can't guarantee a practice session. I've talked it over with Anna and we've agreed that a practice session can take place next week (hopefully with all members present) so we can polish our viola skills. I hope you guys are available next Tuesday, since my Friday next week will be occupied with the first official Anime Club meeting, of which I'm currently vice-president. If not, let's talk it over so I know when you guys are free.
If you guys want to practice this Friday as well by yourselves after school, I encourage you to do so! Jeff and Anna can take charge, so you guys can practice Rosas Pandan, especially the measures which have Es and Bs, since the key is in E flat and B flat. The spiccato in Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest can also be further improved if you guys have time.
Regardless, let's all practice hard this weekend and come back better violists for next week. Remember, Pista sa ISM is only a month away, so the two Filipino pieces have to be worked on as much as possible until then.
On another note, I won't be here this Friday thanks to MUN Locals, so I can't guarantee a practice session. I've talked it over with Anna and we've agreed that a practice session can take place next week (hopefully with all members present) so we can polish our viola skills. I hope you guys are available next Tuesday, since my Friday next week will be occupied with the first official Anime Club meeting, of which I'm currently vice-president. If not, let's talk it over so I know when you guys are free.
If you guys want to practice this Friday as well by yourselves after school, I encourage you to do so! Jeff and Anna can take charge, so you guys can practice Rosas Pandan, especially the measures which have Es and Bs, since the key is in E flat and B flat. The spiccato in Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest can also be further improved if you guys have time.
Regardless, let's all practice hard this weekend and come back better violists for next week. Remember, Pista sa ISM is only a month away, so the two Filipino pieces have to be worked on as much as possible until then.
Wednesday, 10 September 2008
Pirates of the Caribbean - uploaded score!
Hello dudes,
I have successfully uploaded the newest updated version of Pirates of the Caribbean - Dead Man's Chest with new bowings. I hope we can agree on all of them. If you're unsure about something or spot a mistake (indeed), leave it in the comments. I'll change it as soon as I can and re-upload it.
The most important page is No. 1 where there was some confusion about the slurs and up-bows. Most of the things I just wrote clearer, so there's no misunderstanding, and Rina and I made sure that it finishes logically.
Violas have to be together, especially in this piece, because we get such nice LONG bows - it'd look awesome if everybody did it the same way. Unified, like.
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I have successfully uploaded the newest updated version of Pirates of the Caribbean - Dead Man's Chest with new bowings. I hope we can agree on all of them. If you're unsure about something or spot a mistake (indeed), leave it in the comments. I'll change it as soon as I can and re-upload it.
The most important page is No. 1 where there was some confusion about the slurs and up-bows. Most of the things I just wrote clearer, so there's no misunderstanding, and Rina and I made sure that it finishes logically.
Violas have to be together, especially in this piece, because we get such nice LONG bows - it'd look awesome if everybody did it the same way. Unified, like.
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Editing the bowings.
Hello, fellow violists!
I'm aware that the bowings Mr. Ibero assigned are, however meant to be good for us, are not actually working. Therefore, Anna and I discussed this and came to the conclusion that we'd have to change some of them to make our lives much easier.
Anna should be able to scan the new bowings, hopefully, and we'll update you guys on the latest news.
Also, it seems we won't be able to come through with the practice session this week, so I encourage people to just practice for next week individually. Apologizing for the inconvenience, and hope you guys are enjoying the new piece, Pirates of the Caribbean. I sure am!
Thanks!
-Rina
I'm aware that the bowings Mr. Ibero assigned are, however meant to be good for us, are not actually working. Therefore, Anna and I discussed this and came to the conclusion that we'd have to change some of them to make our lives much easier.
Anna should be able to scan the new bowings, hopefully, and we'll update you guys on the latest news.
Also, it seems we won't be able to come through with the practice session this week, so I encourage people to just practice for next week individually. Apologizing for the inconvenience, and hope you guys are enjoying the new piece, Pirates of the Caribbean. I sure am!
Thanks!
-Rina
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