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contest warm-up priorities question

Posted by curious on 9/30/2024, 1:14 pm

let's assume you only have time for one of these things, but not both.... would you prioritize doing a runthrough, or just hitting hotspots/big chunks?

doing a runthrough seems helpful, but i don't want to gas out the kids. how do you feel about this?

Re: contest warm-up priorities question

Posted by 5AHBD on 10/9/2024, 8:54 pm, in reply to "contest warm-up priorities question"

If you are talking about pre contest warm up:
Ensemble drill/warm up
Hit difficult technical passages
Run entire show with visual step outs and body
Have brass air only for many of the louder passages or “level 1” to save their face.
Definitely get them playing full out for certain parts, but don’t blow their face.

Re: contest warm-up priorities question

Posted by Just sayin on 9/30/2024, 9:07 pm, in reply to "contest warm-up priorities question"

Consider:
5 min-Do a long tone/scales/chorale warm up
5 min-Hit exposed technical areas
5 min-Hit big chunks of closer
5 min-Tune sections
5 min-Hit big chunks of ballad
5 min-Opener chunks with the Battery

Re: contest warm-up priorities question

Posted by CountBubbasRevenge on 9/30/2024, 8:11 pm, in reply to "contest warm-up priorities question"

Chunks to help quick reviews of each movement. That way they get a face break and you can give quick reminders and feedback for each section of the show.
Typically, you hit ensemble warm up, big ensemble moments, and tuning in warmup.

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