May 2015 Band Concert Reflection

Concert Reflection for May 12, 2015

1. Did you feel well prepared for this performance, why or why not? (ie: Did you do what was expected of you leading up to the concert?)

I felt that I was prepared for this performance because I knew all the notes from all three songs. I can also follow the beat and play it slow, medium, and fast. 

2. What was the strongest part of our performance, and why?

I thought the strongest part of the performance was when we ended every song. I think this because towards the end, some of us would gradually bring the volume down and it helps because it slowly turns from a loud piece to just silence. This helps the audience by knowing when the piece ends and when it's just rests and pauses.

3.  What was the weakest part of our performance, and why? What can we (and you) do to improve for next time?

I thought the weakest part was towards the end of Lost Tomb because many flutes and maybe other instruments don't really know the notes/ can't play that fast. And so the only way to this problem is making sure every single person is doing their part/ making sure we're together and practice more as a class.

4. On a scale from 1 to 5, (5 being the best) how would you rate the overall band students’ behavior as audience members for this concert?  Why? (no names please)

I thought the scale would be a 3-4 because during the concert, many people would be chatting and talking in between/ during the concert and that was really rude to the people that were trying hard to concentrate.

5. What was your favorite piece and why?

I thought my favourite piece is Court Festival because it really 'changed' the audience and even our emotions. For example, when I first went on stage, my heart was beating as fast as the drums. But after playing this piece, it really changed my mood and made me enjoy what I was playing. In other words, I love this piece because it brings your mood from not so good, to being joyful and happy!