Preparing and Polishing a Performance
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Perfecting each section
Now that musical material for each section has been explored and developed, LYFE begin to build a structure.
Watch the ensemble agree how to begin their arrangement (video 37):
- What elements of the arrangement do LYFE discuss before trying out the beginning of the arrangement?
What questions does Emily ask in order to guide their discussion (video 38)?
- What improvements and developments do the ensemble make the second time they play through this section?
Watch LYFE work on the final section (video 39):
- How does Emily guide the ensemble through planning the structure?
- How would you support Sharp Academy Orchestra to agree on and memorise a structure like this?
Agreeing final structure
The ensemble now talk through the structure and do a play through of the full arrangement.
Final touches
Allow some space for the group to add final flourishes to their arrangement (videos 40 & 41).
- What elements have the group included in their arrangement?
Final touches
Allow some space for the group to add final flourishes to their arrangement (video 42).
- How does Emily facilitate space for experimentation for the final touches, and prepare the group for a full run through?
- How could you prepare Sharp Academy Orchestra for a performance of this?
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