Essays about: "Orchestra Technique"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 6 essays containing the words Orchestra Technique.

  1. 1. The Search for Brilliance - Understanding and developing key skills for orchestral flute auditions

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Högskolan för scen och musik

    Author : Paulo Ghiglia; [2020-02-12]
    Keywords : Auditions; Flute; Mock Auditions; Music Performance Anxiety; Orchestra; Practice; Technique Exercises; Sound; Articulation; Visualisation;

    Abstract : This thesis is aimed at finding methods to improve performance quality in an audition setting through research on music performance anxiety, performance psychology, relaxation techiques and flute technique. Using my personal experience in real auditions and daily practice, I also provide examples of how I improved my proficiency as a performer through a portfolio of technical exercises that can improve skill levels as well as be a source of relaxation prior to an audition. READ MORE

  3. 2. What is the key to success? Exploring various ways of preparation for orchestra projects

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Högskolan för scen och musik

    Author : Joanna Latala; [2019-04-02]
    Keywords : Orchestral Playing; Practice Methods; Orchestra Technique; Technical Exercises; Orchestra Project; Cello Section; Cello; Orchestra; Orchestral Excerpts;

    Abstract : This thesis aims to analyse the preparation process before orchestra projects. This thesis begins with the description of ways of preparing for orchestra projects for the University of Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra. The second part of the thesis is a description of problems which I found during the preparation and ways which I tried to solve them. READ MORE

  4. 3. THE ”NEW OLD” SOUND OF THE DOUBLE BASS

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Högskolan för scen och musik

    Author : Elia Scarponi; [2017-10-13]
    Keywords : double bass; classical orchestra performance; viennese tunings; double bass technique;

    Abstract : This work is based on research about the different tuning systems adopted by bass string instrumentalists during the eighteenth century. The consultation of period manuals and books related to the development of the double bass highlighted how the first Viennese symphonic tradition was interrelated to the Viennese violone. READ MORE

  5. 4. The Snare Drum Roll

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Högskolan för scen och musik

    Author : Lúcia Viana da Silva; [2017-09-22]
    Keywords : orchestral percussion; snare drum; technique; roll;

    Abstract : Like most other percussion instruments, the snare drum was introduced relatively late in the symphonic orchestra, and major changes and improvements concerning its playing techniques are still taking place. One of the most distinctive aspects of the snare drum is the roll, which consists of a challenge that most percussionists face eventually during their career. READ MORE

  6. 5. Exerting the Excerpts

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Högskolan för scen och musik

    Author : Carys James; [2017-09-22]
    Keywords : audition; caprices; cello; etudes; excerpts; orchestra; Orchestral Excerpts; Orchestral Playing; Practice Methods; Studies; Technical Exercises; Technique;

    Abstract : This thesis aims to identify and analyse the technical demands of orchestral excerpts for cello and how they can be practised by various study methods. This thesis begins by identifying the technical demands set by orchestral excerpts for cello and orders the excerpts by the technical demand. READ MORE