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McCracken Band
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JOHN WHITWELL CLINIC
January 20, 2005
McCracken Middle School Symphonic Band
Forest Hills Fine Arts Center, Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Balance
- Moving Parts – come out more
- It’s a musical conversation – we know when it’s time to add what we need to add
- Musicianship
- All music has direction
- Fast notes typically go to something
- Play like Colorado, not like Kansas
- Phrases should either go to something or from something
- Other
- Articulation should not detract from tone
- Style should never be sacrificed for dynamics
- Tone should never be sacrificed for style or dynamics
- “Scream quietly” when playing soft for more support