hello section
Today's our last prac before monday. In just 2 days we'd be on the stage for that crucial 10min we have been working so hard for. There is no prac tmr but still do keep your mind clear and focused and if possible go listen the recordings(links are below) and think through your piece. Think about all the things we've corrected and things to note such as parts where intonation is weak, dynamics(be soft where you need to,mp MUST be mp dont overblow,really really stick to your corrections and markings on your scores) and syncopated rhythms(flight bar 152 etc).Make sure also that your posture while playing should be upright,neat and smart all the time, 1/3 out of chair.
If you brought instru home, do try to prac a little so you dont lose touch.Here are some parts to go through(take these instructions down on your scores):

1) Tune your instrument. Get your tuner and sit down to tune all your notes from the lowest E to your high register key C. Make adjustments(barrel or embrouchure) until every note is accurate as soon as you play it. If certain notes tend to be off tune take down the necessary adjustments(bite more, loosen grip, faster air etc) you need for that note to be in tune and stick to the adjustment always.

2) Flyer figure A: note your notes from high C-A, make sure as you articulate it stays in tune. Control volume as you play. Tune pick up note G and make sure it is full. The G was airy during today's prac. Flyer figure F: 3rds focus your air into the instrument(remove the airy tone) and support tasha more, she's playing very hard so please focus your tone so she doesnt need to overblow. Flyer beginning and ending runs: make sure the last F is in tune and full as well, ppl tend to blast there so practice slowly.although it is a short run but please make sure ALL your notes come out nicely.( listen to the recording), please please also stick very very close to the flutes.

3) Flight:tune long notes after runs, keep volume down dont blast. Slow parts play sweetly and lightly(not soft volume/air, but less force/tongue on the notes), full tone as well, really focus your air. In all, intonation(tuning) is our main weakness so please make sure you really diligently check it before monday. We've been through so many pracs together, done so many corrections so please stick to them and remember them when you play on monday. Listen very closely to the band and blend in, make sure you dont stick out, listen esp to the flutes in the runs and other similar passages.

It's our last lap now. so jia you clarinets, we will together do ourselves, our seniors and ms chong proud kay? I'd like to thank you all for working along with me and being such a tolerant and supportive section. We are soon reaching our destination, i hope that you have learnt and gained new experiences along the way. I'm very proud of how many of us have worked hard and improved since the start of our preparations, so let's not let ourselves and all our time and efforts go to waste and make the most of our 10 minutes on stage, give our best and even more. All the best and i love you all. Stay focused and I'll see you all on monday.
Love,
Esther
p.s. YOU WILL Sleep at 9pm tmr. take care of yourselves drink lots of water and stay healthy. EVERYONE MAKE SURE YOU HAVE YOUR FULL UNIFORM, ANY MISSING PARTS TELL ME NOW.Bring your $2 on mon. Recording links: Flight: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bpLzU9ryfOU&feature=related Flyer: http://www.mediafire.com/?u5k5amwkabuapll