The final exam concert will occur on Saturday, December 18 in K111. A schedule follows:
5-5:40 PM: arrival, set up, tuning and sound check
5:40 PM: house opens
5:55 PM: introduction
6:00 PM: concert begins
In the spirit of “always leave the audience wanting more,” we will err on the side of offering our audience shorter, leaner performances of each tune. As you will recall on Tuesday’s performance at the Christian Center, many people in the audience asked for more. That’s what we want, as opposed to, “thank god it’s over.” So, we are going to go for a total 45 minute show.
Grading
It is extremely important that you arrive no later than 5 PM so that we may get a sound check in. Punctuality is part of your grade.
Another part of your grade is memorization. Those in JE I need to have at least two songs memorized; JE II, four songs; JE III, six songs and JE IV, all eight. In you memorize more than you are required to do, two things will happen. First, you will play more expressively, more confidently, have a more enjoyable time and the audience will notice. Second, your grade will be higher.
Lastly, you will be graded on your overall ability to:
1. accurately and expressively play the melodies
2. use appropriate scale cells for solo improvisation and accompaniment
3. play so that you underscore the form of the tune. Your solo, for example, on an AABA tune like Satin Doll will naturally have a different development than on Blue Bossa or Chitlins Con Carne.
4. maintain a steady tempo
5. project confidence, skill and enjoyment to the audience
It’s been a great semester so far and let’s bring all the work of our rehearsals and public performances to a conclusion in our final concert.
