June 3, 2012

Final Exam: Take Home Essay

In this 500-word essay, answer the following questions:

1.  How have you improved this year as a performer and member of the Orchestra?  Include at least THREE areas in your response.  These can include rhythms, shifting/positions, bowing, vibrato, note reading, tone, ensemble playing, practicing, etc.

2.  How has the Orchestra improved throughout the year?  Include at least TWO areas in your response.  Do NOT mention dynamics in your response.  You can include style, phrasing, accuracy of note and rest value, steadiness/precision, intonation (tuning), tempo, expression, emotional involvement.

3.  How can the Orchestra continue to improve?  Include at least TWO areas in your response.  Use the same areas mentioned in question 2.

This essay is due on Monday, June 11 at 8:00 a.m.

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