Concert Evaluation

This  Wednesday, March 6, I attended a Concert in the Pewaukee High School Auditorium. I, frankly, think it was the most beautiful performance I had ever heard from these 3 bands They acted professionally and their overall quality was off the charts. But I noticed there were a few flaws. But I Particularly loved a few songs.

            I never had before seen people of this age act so professional. And also look the part. Many of the Trumpets had their bells up in the air. Also many of the flutes had their flutes up and their backs straight. I Indeed  noticed  the diversity of the kind of music  which made their performance sound much better that their previous Winter concert. I especially liked the transitions from Stage to Seat  I liked  all 3 of the band’s professional foot tapping too. I could also see plainly who tried and who didn't.

            I’d have to say that even better than the  professionalism was the Music. I recognized many of the songs as hard songs That high Schoolers  play.  Many of the songs were unfamiliar to me but two of them stuck out and I liked how their dynamic, intonation, balance were Proficient. They were “the Music From Carmen,” and “25 or 6 to 4,” Some of the trumpets even pierced some of the high notes perfectly. I had favourite aspects from all 3 of the Bands.  During the Jazz Band portion I liked how the band Jazzed the Rock music, which I loved. One of my favourite songs was “The Great Locomotive Chase,” which Bested the 8^th Grade with great blend, Balance, and best of all  Dynamics. The song also painted a great picture in my mind. Another favourite was “Abandoned Treasure Hunt,” which bested the 7^th grade in, lend, balance and articulation but defiantly not Dynamics. The dynamics were too loud  in the soft places. My final favorite was “25 or 6 to 4,” a great Chicago song full of great dynamics and I liked the jazziness of that whole piece.

Hopefully, I will get to hear the 7^th/8^th grade bands perform again because their concert rocked. I plan to see them again. it wasn’t perfect, All 3 of the bands could work on their dynamics more and probably posture, but it sounded nice anyways. Remember! Posture+ practice= Mastery.