Circle Rehearsal Reflection

Last class (10/8/14) we changed up our rehearsal practice. Instead of sitting in sections, we sat in four circles - the only restriction being that we couldn't sit next to someone in our section. I sat next to a trumpet and a clarinet and it really changed my perspective on our ensemble. I heard the lower and middle parts of the music which is different because I am so used to hearing the higher parts of the flute section. I realized that I need to be more confident when playing the melody but also listen for the parts that sometimes I didn't even know existed in order to be alert and stay with the music during parts where I rest. Also, this new style of rehearsal gives me an idea as to which parts I am to be louder and which parts where I am not the main person playing. I need to incorporate this into my practice and performance because at this point, the only things that need to improve for me is dynamics and style, both of which depend upon the other parts that are playing when I play. This new style of rehearsal really opened my eyes to the other parts of the ensemble which will greatly help my playing in practice, rehearsal, and concert.