Orchestrating Lifelong Participation in the Arts
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Virtual Rehearsals Bring New Ways of Enrichment Rehearsing online has brought some challenges, but also some surprising new benefits. “The focus for our artistic staff is on what we are able to do and letting go of what we are not in our ‘new normal,’” says SOGO Artistic Director Greg Allison.
"EVEN IF YOU MAKE A MISTAKE IT’S NOT A BAD THING CAUSE ALL YOU’RE DOING IS LEARNING AND GETTING BETTER."
We asked some Academy Orchestra musicians to share their thoughts about SOGO’s virtual rehearsals.
“Sometimes the audio cuts out, or the video glitches,” says Maegan, a clarinet player. “But rehearsing over Zoom [means] everyone can ~ Kate, Academy Orchestra type answers into the chat. So, in a way, doing rehearsal via Zoom can get everyone to participate and answer questions.”
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For Kellan, flute, one of the challenges of rehearsing online is “not being able to play together or see each other. Playing all together is more fun than playing along with a click track.” But Kellan likes the music theory and the interaction between the musicians. “And the chat "I LIKE THE in the Zoom meetings. MUSIC THEORY Those are always funny!”
AND STUFF THAT HAPPENS ONLINE. AND THE CHAT IN THE ZOOM MEETINGS. THOSE ARE ALWAYS FUNNY! ~ Kellan, Academy Orchestra
Zach, violin, says it’s easier to keep time with the click track. “We have something to fall back on if we mess up because the click track is constant.” But Zach misses playing together as a group.
“Something beneficial about rehearsing online is you have to focus on yourself and the click track so there's a little less to think about,” says Kate, violin. “Even if you make a mistake it’s not a bad thing cause all you’re doing "IN A WAY, DOING is learning and getting better.” “We all wish things were different,” says Allison, “but I am continually amazed at possibilities that have opened up for us." (Cont'd on p.2) LEAD • INSPIRE • PERFORM •
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REHEARSAL VIA ZOOM CAN GET EVERYONE TO PARTICIPATE AND ANSWER QUESTIONS.” ~ Maegan, Academy Orchestra
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Jeffrey Snedeker, French horn Central Washington University Tuesday, October 20, 2020 Andy Classen, trumpet Drake University Thursday, October 22, 2020 Kate Mondragon, flute Federal Way Symphony Tuesday, October 27, 2020 Jeff Brooks, clarinet University of New Mexico Thursday, October 29, 2020 Ashley Sandor Sidon, cello Drake University Tuesday, November 10, 2020 John Bannon, percussion The Florida Orchestra Thursday, November 12, 2020 Quinton Morris, violin Seattle University Tuesday, November 17, 2020 Aaron Wilson, trombone Brandon University Thursday, November 19, 2020 Kelsey Bannon, percussion Oberlin College Alumnus Thursday, November 12, 2020 All events subject to change.
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