Rehearsal 1 – Song for My Children by Andrew Boysen, Jr.
Highlights of this rehearsal include:
- first reading of a large section of the composition
- suggestions to aid rehearsal of this composition
- re-starting (ensemble dissatisfaction with quality of start) and navigating mechanics
Rehearsal 2 – Song for My Children by Andrew Boysen, Jr.
Highlights of this rehearsal include:
- struggling starting
- playing of a larger section of the composition
- exploration of physical leadership of ritardando
- initial exploration of ensemble accelerandos
- assessment of rehearsal and planning for the next rehearsal
Rehearsal 3 – Song for My Children by Andrew Boysen, Jr.
Highlights of this rehearsal include:
- extended rehearsal of accelerando passage, including the use of different strategies to accomplish a quality accelerando
- successful criticism of peers
- re-contextualization of accelerando
Rehearsal 4 – Song for My Children by Andrew Boysen, Jr.
Highlights of this rehearsal video include:
- balance of melodic material at arrival
- detailed rehearsal of concluding section of composition
High definition video of rehearsal
Rehearsal 4 run-through – Song for My Children by Andrew Boysen, Jr.
High Definition video of performance
Rehearsal 5, Part 1 – Song for My Children by Andrew Boysen, Jr.
Rehearsal 5, Part 2 – Song for My Children by Andrew Boysen, Jr.
Boysen rehearsal 5: Part 2
Thank you so much for a wonderful clinic/performance at Midwest, great music making by all involved!
D. Jennison
Associate Director of Bands
Westwood HS
Austin, TX