Short Answer Questions- See terminology below. Try to reflect on each question to provide a response for each element.
Please answer the following questions using at least 5 complete sentences. Items to think about:
Intonation:are we playing in tune, if not, what happened?
Rhythm/Tempo: Did we keep a steady beat? Did we hold out notes/rests for the correct length of time?
Articulation: Solid entrances and clean releases. Did we respond to legato/staccato
or other markings?
Dynamics: Did we respond to dynamic markings? Did we have good control?
Phrasing: Did we sensitively use musical nuance to indicate phrase
structure? Did we end phrases with control of breath and articulation?
Balance:Were we sensitive to the needs of the other parts?
Blend: Individual voices sticking out?
Style: did we play each song with the appropriate style?
Tone: Did the band play with characteristic tone for the piece? Did individual sections play with good
tone on their instrument?
Entrances/Cutoffs: Did we start phrases together? Did we cutoff together?