Agreed!
Don't overplay! Develop a characteristic concept of sound.
Tune?!?!?!?
Chorals
Choose literature that isn't too difficult. Find the comfort zone as far a difficulty. Make sure many of the pieces you are working on are in the students ability level.
normandea wrote:
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Make sure the kids have decent mouthpieces and reeds.
Play with characteristic sound of the instrument, no overblowing.
Proper posture.
Play with a full breath.
Play long tones.
Stress the concept of warm air.
Encourage listening while playing, strive for good blend of the group timbre.
Use a strobe only as a tool at the beginning, then stress listening skills.
Some days will be worse than others. Kids are kids!
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