Thursday 28 January 2010
Hi guys,
This is just a desperate attempt to revive the dead blog. Even the chat box is dead. After today's rehearsal with the Mr. Siu, I believe we all need to work harder before the concert, right? Here are some stuff to take note in the upcoming rehearsals.
1) Try to get all the notes right
2) Take note of the speed Mr. Siu is going, especially in the 1st movement. Must know where there is a ritard and there's not.
3) Don't lean back on your chair
4) LOOK UP at Mr. Siu when playing.
5) If you really can't play the notes, then fake PROPERLY. At least get the bowing right.
6) Get your SYF attire ready by Friday, the day of BEFORE our concert
7) Listen to other instruments' parts when playing. Don't just listen to yourself.
8) Don't look at the brass people like you're going to kill them for being so loud
9) REMEMBER TO BRING EAR PLUGS!
10) Lost? Then fake as u look at front desks or look at desk partner or listen to the other sections
11) Try to hold up ur viola even though the piece ended/or put it down when others put down and MAKE SURE MR. SIU NOT LOOKING
12) We all are tired, but try not to show it
13) Do NOT tap! It may not be the same tempo as Mr. Siu and may lead to confusion of the section. It can sometimes be heard by other people, making u seem unprofessional
14) DYNAMICS are more important then notes.
15) STOP when the conductor stops
16) Try not to talk, but if necessary whisper
17) NEVER EVER SLEEP during prac
18) Remember, u are NOT soloing! look around u, listen to all the other sections
Ok, so let's work hard for the rest of the days and all the best at our concert on Saturday!
btw, we are taking Sect pic on Sat morning, so come orc earlier
and for those reading this blog, plz spread the message and tell others about the blog...
On a side note, the profile page on our blog is updated.
the ART of FAKING XDit's a tradition for seniors to teach this to juniors
violists must learn this....
disclaimer: faking is NOT encouraged and must be used only during appropriate times. It is only meant to reduce out-of-tune playings, therefore make the orc sound better.
Cheers,
Terre Chua and zy
HCISO Violists20:02<3