Framework Fundamentals
Building Upon a Strong Foundation
Set #1
This warm-up set is designed specifically to connect the Foundation Warm-Up Series to some of the more advanced warm-sets (i.e. Young Ensemble, Symphonic, etc). It is another installment in my longterm goal of having comprehensive and progressive sets of warm-ups that can easily be applied to the band rehearsal. This set includes long tones, some airflow studies, flexibility (lip/register/octave slurs), some basic articulation, technique options in Bb & Eb, and two short chorales to close out.
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Long tones and lip slurs are
only the beginning. Scroll down for more resources and ideas. Great fundamentals = Great music making |
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Register Stretching
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"Register Stretching" is based off of exercises for clarinet players to practice crossing the break. There's a multitude of exercises to practice the fundamentals in different circumstances. This set allows for the full band to play along and work on varying fundamentals as well. Hopefully the cinematic accompaniment can make it fun to work on this important technique!
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Ensemble Singing
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Many, many directors will tell you that singing within the concert band rehearsal is a game changer. I agree! However, sometimes when students get behind the instrument, they want to hide that singing voice. "I play an instrument so I don't have to sing." This resource is designed to help students through the singing process, making it more comfortable. It goes step by step, and needs nothing other than the ensemble seated in front of you. Try it out and see! Singing in band is a very good thing!!!
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