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Specific: I am trying to improve beyond the A major scale, sharps and certain intonation on the trumpet. I feel like a mediocre trumpet player

Measurable: Basically I need to improve on variation and tonality

Achievable: Yes

Relevance: It is relevant, because I am willing to take the ABRSM exams in the near future

Timelines: I will participate in future classes

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Specific - Better in doing notes beyond the c major scale. Such as sharps and flat notes on the trumpet.

Measurable - Play harder composition with relative ease with basic aids from the music teacher.

Achievable - Yes, I believe with guidance and effort into the goal, the goal can be easily achieved.

Relevance - Yes this goal is highly relevant to my progress as a musician and as a music instrumental student. As being able to play and know how to read the notes beyond c major such as sharps and flats broadens my capabilities to play compositions that are towards the gold or platinum ABRSM levels.

Timeliness - I will practice weekly in every music lessons throughout the academic year.

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Specific- Better articulation and play higher tones of notes.

Measurable- Generally play the trumpet well with several well written compositions. These goals are obtainable if much attention and effort is put into it.

Agreed Upon- My teacher and peers agree that my goal is measurable and meaningful.

Realistic- If timetable is followed every week without being interfered, then there should be enough time and effort put into it to obtain the goal.

Time-based- If timetable is followed every week without being interfered, then there should be enough time to obtain the goal.

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The March from the Nutcracker is composed by Tchaikovsky and performed during December 1892. The composition is based on the fantasy story of ‘The Nutcracker’ and ‘The Mouse King’ which plot is of a girl who becomes friends with a Nutcracker ; together they fight against the Evil Mouse King.

Initially, Tchaikovsky had a certain uncertainty towards the proposition by Ivan to compose The Nutcracker as he was displeased with the scenarios of the ballet. However he agreed upon the request due to it being ranked highly in the composers estimations.

The March is an instantly recognisable composition, due to its variation in tempo compared to the other scores in the Ballet. Nonetheless, the composition is played through the emotions of lightheartedness and carefree joy, due to the staccato rhythms riddled in the composition.

Furthermore, the triplet rhythms in the composition imitates the experience of being in a fare, a circus of sorts. To add on to that, the dotted rhythms of the March symbolisms the marching/skipping patterns of the toy soldiers.

In accordance to the Global Context of Personal and Cultural Expression, Tchaikovsky utilises various tempos and rhythms to imitate the movement of the characters and also to express the situation of the ballet. The ballet is filled with happy and light emotions which utilises various wind instruments to express the setting of the ballet which is a doll like fantasy world

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Extra pieces for you all to practice during the h

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Dear Students, please complete this feedback form and upload it here

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What went well:
1. A few things about my final piece that went well was that most of the time I played the notes accurately. Especially in the theme and second variation. 2. The pitch of my notes and the time interval between each note was good and I think I improved.
3. I also think that the notes played were consequent and fluent. There were no long pauses between notes, or extremely short pauses in between so I would say my articulation went well.
Even better if:
1. I can improve my breathing while playing. The notes I played were sometimes rough with too much air passed through them.
2. The notes I played were sometimes unstable and loud, so when I tried to hold a note it was too short, or a short note was elongated and increased in sound, therefore I need more control over the tempo and dynamic.
3. I should be better in playing the notes with less errors and read notes carefully in order to accurately play the notes.
Close the gap:
1. Practice the scale more often.
2. Practice buzzing through mouthpiece and free buzzing as well.
3. practice playing moderate and higher level pieces to improve note reading, articulation, dynamic and air speed.

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What went well:
A few things about my final piece that went well was that most of the time I played the notes accurately. Especially in the theme and second variation. The pitch of my notes and the time interval between each note was almost accurate. The rhythm was also played well by me

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WWW- Successfully play the composition fluently
EBI- I could be able to play more variety of songs and compositions with fluent articulation
CTG- Practice everyday with various practice songs

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WWW: We managed to finish the song, with correct fingering and playing in the right tone

EBI: I need to have more air and have better articulation

Close the Gap: Practice more in my air controlling

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What went well : we managed to finish with correct tempo and rhythm
-with correct fingering and notes
-I managed to play fluently of the notes

Even better if : my breathing and articulation
- my phrasing
- my expression of the ornament Sanand
dynamics of the musical piece

Close the Gap: - practice weekly
- study the definition of the ornaments
- practice free buzzing

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WWW
1) I finished the song with the correct tempo and rhythm.
2) most of notes were played correctly
3) the song was played fluently with no pauses
EBI
1) the positioning of the notes can be improved
2) ornaments, dynamics and slurs can be mastered and played
3) I should play my notes more stably
CLOSE THE GAP -
1) i can begin memorize more range of notes positioning
2)need to practice connectung notes for slur
3)need to practice moore buzzing

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Based on the IGCSE the piece I did would be considered a grade 2 of 5.
What went well:
- I had managed to play the song fully with little errors.
- the song had theme and variation, which is our topic
- playing the instrument when quite smoothly
Even better if:
- could play the song with the correct tempo
- play the correct pitch
- play the song with minimal errors with articulation
Close the gap:
- practice more frequently
- practice to play a wider range of notes
- practice proper technique of buzzing

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Between last week and this week, I feel like there’s a lot of things which I still can improve on. On of the major things which I think that I still can improve on is playing the high notes, this is because there’s a lot of high notes which I still can’t play. Another thing which I think that I improved on between last week and this week is my sense of rhythm. This is because there are times when I get lost in the notes being played and there are also times when I

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Compare and Contrast
I fell like the growth mindset has helped me to improved more this week than last week due to the different perspectives that I has showed me. It teached me how not to give up and go the extra mile to learn more. That is why I think I have learned more and better this week compared to last week due to the effort that I have obtained and motivated from the growth mindset.

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C: Now I can only play a bit of High notes and when I listen my teacher plays the note, I can identify what note it is. My fingering is alao now improving slowly.

W: To improve better, I’ll have to practise more and practise my fingering so that I can play better next  time

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Compare and Contrast last week and this week
Problems:
I cannot read accidentals and position my trombone for notes with sharps and flats yet
I dont know when it is suitable to take a breath
I can read the notes but not play fluently yet

Growth:
I found all the positions of the different accidentals
I studied the phrases ofthesongs tosee when it is suitable to take a breath
I practiced the carmen song to until i got fluent
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Last Week : it was harder for me to pick up and remember the fingerings of the music notes, hence I started reading and memorising which notes is which such as sharps and flats on the trumpets to ease my fingering notes. Moreover I inquired the notes to the teacher and my peers

This week : it was easier for me to read the notes and play higher notes. However it was not as round sound as I would like it to. Hence I need to work on my breathing and mouth position on the mouth piece

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I improved a lot since the last time I played. The growth mindset helped me understand where I need to improve and how I’ve improved already. I use growth mindset in my classes so that I can improve air control, notes and quality of playing. I’ve improved playing Carmen as it’s become easier for me since I’ve been practicing and paying attention in class. The accuracy of notes is better as well.

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C- I can already play a range of pitches, mainly low ones. High pitches are difficult for me personally. I can listen and understand my mentors instructions clearly. I can play low notes comfortably.

W- I will need to focus on playing a larger range of notes, preferably 1 octave. I will need to learn more about reading notes and know how to play them with clear articulation and tone.

Ms. Joelle

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Please download the backing track for your self practice

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July 23, 2014 by norman lebrecht

We are following with considerable sympathy the attempt by Warner Classics to replace EMI Classics - which it took over - at the heart of a diminished recording industry. That sympathy has been slightly dented by the arrival of the first batch of midsummer releases.

It contains a set of Bach cello suites, always cause for excitement.

Every cellist regards recording the set as a lifetime summit. Mstislav Rostropovich was so daunted by Bach he almost left it too late. Many brilliant young cellists are breathlessly awaiting their date with destiny.

So who's Warner's launch set played by?

Nina Kotova.

Ring a bell? She's the Russian former model who is married to Barrett Wissman, co-owner of IMG Artists and a self-confessed fraudster.

Nina has previously appeared - once or twice - on Philips and Sony Classics.

The Warner recording was made at Purchase College, in upstate New York. No recording dates are given. The producer and recording engineer is Adam Abeshouse. His website proclaims that he 'founded the Classical Recording Foundation to meet the growing need for artists not supported by major labels to record music about which they are passionate.'

We assume, for want of further information, that this is one of those projects. (UPDATE: It is not. We have been told by Mr Abeshouse: 'This was NOT a Classical Recording Foundation Recording. I was hired to produce and engineer this recording on a freelance basis, without any affiliation.' Apologies for the confusion.) f

We have listened to the first two suites. The playing is not bad. No more, no less. If I were a cellist represented by IMG, I'd be spitting tacks.

Will it do much good to Warner Classics? Depends on the deal.

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Bad label news: Warner relaunch with wealthy agent's wife

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July 23, 2014 by norman lebrecht We are following with considerable sympathy the attempt by Warner Classics to replace EMI Classics - which it took over - at the heart of a diminished recording industry. That sympathy has been slightly dented by the arrival of the first batch of midsummer releases.

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Dear Students, please be familiar with the Performing component as this will be needed for your IGCSE recording submission

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I can = I have a good range of articulation and sound, which allows me to play extremely low notes and also high notes. Furthermore I can read notes fairly easily and understand the fingering of each notes which allows me to play with ease.

I will = I will need to work on my breathing and also the speed of my fingering. As some pieces may require lengthened breathing whilst not stopping hence I need to work on it. Additionally, some notes are played fast hence my fingering has to match with the pace of the notes

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Book 2 Trumpet