Full-band Clinic

Opening Song

Introductions

• Members of the band
• Clinic explanation

Preparation

• Knowing your instrument (short solo piece: Peter on guitar)
• Playing different styles (Swing, Funk, Samba: Eric on Bass, Ryan on drums)
• Library of materials (Real books, Listening, How to Listen)
• Reading ability (its importance)
• Preparing for performances (Shows, Concerts, Clubs, Games, etc.)

Learning Material

• Reading
• Leadline: How close do you play to the written notes?
• Chord progressions
• Bassline
• Performance demo song
• Memorization
• Listening within the band: How to stay out of the way of each other

A Place to Start: The Blues

• Structure: Chords (Warren on Keyboards)
• Groove: Feel (Eric & ryan)
• Melody: Head (Warren)
• Soloing: Knowing Scales & Chords (Warren)

Communications: Verbal & Non-verbal

• Signals: To the top (Warren)
• Musical: Endings/Ends of solos (Peter)
• Internal: Striving to listen

Questions and Answers

Closing song

Sectional instruction

• Critique of High School ensemble: Streetlife sits in with the school band

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