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Arhs Observations
Arhs Observations
-running through previously prepared pieces individually in preparation for finals as a warm up
-answering one-on-one questions about finger placement
-running through finals song choices as a class, answering questions as we go along
-”Moon on the Water” once through while teacher is counting, once while teacher is not,
once while teacher plays duet line
-practicing ability to hold their own part with a contrasting melody present
-time to individually warm up on “500-Year-Old Melody”
-plays song as a class
-students observe and understand song form -> ex. repeats within the piece
-students observe dynamic and tempo markings
-spot checking certain measures, then beginning a few measures before to put it into context
-time to individually warm up on “Reville”
-teacher plays while students play in their headphones at a volume that the students can
hear in addition to their own
-helps students pinpoint exactly where their mistakes are
-more time to practice individually, then repeat above once through the piece
-finishes class with time for students to individually prepare for their final performances