Rehearsal Technique for Concert Bands
(Winds Vol. 11)
Erfolgreiche Probemethodik für Blasorchester

Fundamental Methods for Music Mastery

The most comprehensive issue of the Winds series, this edition unifies important fundamental training concepts into a practical method for sight-reading, applies training methods to score development, promotes individual awareness and student leadership in the music learning process, and illustrates efficient rehearsal techniques. Presented by renowned educator/composer Yo Goto, and Tomoki Ubata, director of the consistently “Gold Rated” Inagakuen High School Wind Orchestra.

Practical Clinic - Coach: Yo Goto / Model Band: Kanan Jr. High School Band Director preparation; sight-reading preparation; sectional practice concepts; student critique and mentoring; assessment and goal planning. Also, student observation in rehearsal; listening methods; part-group rehearsal; goal sharing; effective criticism; individual contribution to ensemble success; review.

Ideal Rehearsal Technique - Inagakuen Wind Orchestra - Director: Tomoki Ubata Discussion of concepts; opening the score; applying basic training exercises to the score; sustained tempi and articulation for vertical listening; identifying and balancing harmony; part singing for blend, balance and projection; progressive acceleration; aural and physical internalization techniques; increased student awareness of, and involvement in, critical analysis and planning.

Special Offering by the Inagakuen Wind Orchestra: "March-April-May" by Masao Yabe