Just a reminder that the kids went to Florida for a band competition ( not just for fun ) -- they were awarded straight Superiors ( all A's ) in each category. While they play their three pieces, there are 4 judges critiquing their tone, rythm, melody, sincapation, etc. Each band receives copies of these cd's where they can hear the judges talking about how they played -- while they are playing. One judge said "Wow, your tone quality is that of a high school band. I'm just awestruck!" ---- fabulous !!
I must add a note here, that I played trumpet for 6 years ( 6th grade through 12th ) It was an "easy" grade back in my day. Jordan's school, however, takes Band Class extremely seriously ! Each student has to study and remember a full page piece of music to play in front of the band each semester for a grade PLUS each student has to play a piece into a microphone that calculates the student's tempo and tone and grades them accordingly. She also brings home accompaniment tracks that she practices with. --- I NEVER had to do any of that !! No wonder they sound like a high school band ;-)
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