December 2019: Trek Concert
In our most recent performance, San Marin's advanced jazz band played "Whodunnit?" by Gordon Goodwin, "Alice in Wonderland" by Jack Cooper, and "Zebrano" by Andrew Neu. Our combo performed a set of two tunes: "Karina" by the Menahan Street Band (arranged by Diego Gutierrez) and a song Nick Brandis composed called "Eatin' B-Fast."
In terms of personal preparation, I didn't practice nearly as much as I probably should have. However, I did ensure that I knew all my parts rather well, but still struggled with the tumabo rhythm in "Zebrano" and the dotted eighth note feel in "Alice"'s 3/4 time signature. In addition, I was sick the majority of the week before this performance, resulting in me only practicing with combo once before the concert. During rehearsals, I should have been more focused and receptive to Ms. McIvor's comments, the relationship between my part and the rest of the band's, and to the overall composition of each piece.
Two "C"'s I focused on for this concert were communication and collaboration. I communicated with the combo and the ensemble frequently to make note of any changes to the form or solo section. I collaborated with not only all members of the band to identify ways to improve, but constantly discussed rhythms, chord progressions, and harmonies with the rhythm section in order to play to the best of our abilities.
I felt like I played to the best of my ability this performance. I kept time despite the band's tendency to rush or drag. I also felt like I brought energy to the performance. However, I believe I could have been more rhythmically solid in order to improve the overall feel and also could have plugged into the amp in order to be more present. Overall, I believe that the concert went rather well.
In terms of personal preparation, I didn't practice nearly as much as I probably should have. However, I did ensure that I knew all my parts rather well, but still struggled with the tumabo rhythm in "Zebrano" and the dotted eighth note feel in "Alice"'s 3/4 time signature. In addition, I was sick the majority of the week before this performance, resulting in me only practicing with combo once before the concert. During rehearsals, I should have been more focused and receptive to Ms. McIvor's comments, the relationship between my part and the rest of the band's, and to the overall composition of each piece.
Two "C"'s I focused on for this concert were communication and collaboration. I communicated with the combo and the ensemble frequently to make note of any changes to the form or solo section. I collaborated with not only all members of the band to identify ways to improve, but constantly discussed rhythms, chord progressions, and harmonies with the rhythm section in order to play to the best of our abilities.
I felt like I played to the best of my ability this performance. I kept time despite the band's tendency to rush or drag. I also felt like I brought energy to the performance. However, I believe I could have been more rhythmically solid in order to improve the overall feel and also could have plugged into the amp in order to be more present. Overall, I believe that the concert went rather well.