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 Posted: Wed Apr 27, 2011 6:41 pm
I'm only in a middle school band for 15 more days and, I am first chair flute. Next year I'll be starting High School and I'm gonna be at the bottom again. Any advice for learning Half-time Shows, memorizing music, or Drama?
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Posted: Wed Apr 27, 2011 6:51 pm
Memorizing Music:
Play the song twice just to get a way to learn it.
Then turn your stand or the music around and try to play it by memory.
Whichever parts you have trouble memorizing, turn your music back over and play them over and over until you get it down.
Then, from the beginning, try to play it again.
Keep playing the song until you get it by memory.If this doesn't work out, keep trying.I guarantee it will help.
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Posted: Wed Apr 27, 2011 6:59 pm
Halftime Shows:
If someone in the band tells you to shut up, DO IT.
There is NO reason to be talking during a show.
While you're AT attention, DON'T MOVE A MUSCLE.
And, ALWAYS obey the drum major.
If the drum major or the band director is instructing anything that has to do with the show, LISTEN and PAY ATTENTION.
And since you're a flute, I'm gonna tell you this: Keep your flute up and parallel to the ground.
It may hurt your arm while you're performing the show, but keep it up AS LONG AS POSSIBLE.
Memorizing the show won't be a problem as long as you PAY ATTENTION.
Trust me, you DO NOT wanna learn that the hard way. xD
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Posted: Wed Apr 27, 2011 7:04 pm
Drama:
Pay no attention to band drama. :/
Seriously, not worth ANYONE'S time.
If someone acts stupid, insult them if you have to but don't get yourself into something you don't wanna be involved in.
But, since you're going to be a freshman next year, don't be alarmed when you mess up a lot.
You might get teased by seniors or juniors a bit, but pay no mind to it unless you really have to.
Freshmen can be a little clumsy their first year, but just listen and be willing to fix your mistakes and you'll be fine.
You're just a beginner as far as marching, so relax if you get outta place or step.
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Posted: Wed Apr 27, 2011 7:09 pm
Hope you enjoy high school! ^^
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Posted: Wed Apr 27, 2011 7:29 pm
Thanks for the advice! I shouldn't have any trouble with listening to the Drum Major since he's my cousin. That and I have several senior band members who are going to help me BEFORE Marching season starts.
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Posted: Wed Apr 27, 2011 7:44 pm
Half-Time Shows:
Not as big of a deal as you think it might be; most of the drill sets you'll encounter will follow the phrasing of the music (I've found a general rule is one set between rehearsal numbers). Always learn marching technique from your staff members, DMs, and section leaders; don't listen to a know-it-all who doesn't have much authority, and definitely don't be a know-it-all. Follow directions at all times (goofing off puts unnecessary stress on BDs).
Memorizing Music:
Definitely do this BEFORE learning your field show. It makes learning drill and combining drill sets with the music SO much easier! Make sure you know how to properly play the music before memorizing it; work out any runs or difficult rhythms, then strive for memorization. Memorizing in chunks is generally a good way to go; practice one chunk, then go onto the next, then combine the two, and so on. Turn your stand around or flip over your music so there's no cheating. Make sure you know as many dynamic markings and articulations as possible, too. Musicality matters! Once you've got your music down better, MARK TIME to it! And when syncing the drill and the music, it helps to write down sets in the music (what sets go with which phrases, where halts are, etc), and then mark time according to what your drill says (when there's a halt, halt, etc.).
Drama:
It's inevitable. There WILL be drama. As a freshman, you can minimize your troubles by being a good freshman. Don't correct anyone but yourself. Don't act like a show-off player or act arrogant. Follow directions. Don't talk during rehearsal unless instructed to do so. Practice your parts, know your music and drill. As far as the rest of the drama goes, it usually is like other drama, only you know everyone in the activity.
Good luck to you! :]
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Posted: Wed Apr 27, 2011 8:11 pm
Memorizing music: Basically it's about repition and taking yourself away from your sheet music as you get it down. The more you practice the easier it becomes as you get the muscles memory down, and how to remember the notes.
Half time shows: One things while performing don't speak. If people hear you guys talking down on the field they won't take you seriously because you aren't taking it seriously. Seeing as your a flute I agree with the person who's font is in sky blue, keep that flute parallel it's important to have your instrument at the correct angle while performing. I'm a clarinet so I can't tell anything about flute positions.
While performoing try to look serious and intimidating because that usually means you mean bussiness instead of marching band to be some sort of hobby.
Drama:
Well if your band doesn't have drama, then there's nothing to be worried about.
But if your band does have it try not to provoke the upperclassmen at most. Just keep your comments to yourself unless you feel strongly about saying it.
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Posted: Fri Jun 24, 2011 11:52 am
Well i am not even high school yet so this advice will be helpful for me next year.
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Posted: Mon Aug 08, 2011 4:54 am
One helpful hint, unless told to do otherwise take a straight line path to your set. If someone is in your way run them over. I ran over a judge and we got bonus points for it. xd
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Posted: Sat Jun 21, 2014 2:43 pm
The best advice I can give for avoiding drama is know your place. Theres always a freshman who comes in thinking there gonna be first chair and tries to tell the upper classmen how to play/what to do. Don't be that guy. Youre time to shine will come, but freshman year is not that time. That being said, don't be afraid of the older kids, I swear most of us don't bite. We've been through the same stuff your going through an are here to help you, so don't be afraid to ask! Band is one big family!
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Posted: Sat Jun 21, 2014 6:11 pm
1.) Treat all others with respect, keeps down ze drama. Building off of that, give no sass to the drum major/section leader.
2.) Practice everything. EVERYTHING. From posture, to step size, and of course the actual music. Even if it's only for half an hour or so a day, practice does make perfect.
3.) Be enthusiastic for everything, put 125% of your effort in, day in, day out. In the sweltering sun during reversal, and the chilly nights during late season half-times.
4.) Have fun!
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Posted: Sun Jun 22, 2014 8:18 pm
Remember my school combines 7th and 8th with the high school, theres no middle school. Our instructor tells us 7th and 8th graders that when we play with the older kids that we should give them a run of their money and act and play like were better. To encourage us to do that he says that a group of 8th graders in drums just walked right in and took the older kids spots for practicing and for a concert. Have courage and try to play better.
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