“Hold on I am Coming” Performance

Curricular Competencies Reflection

Over the length of this band course I have shown that I have completed the Curricular Competencies. An instrumental technique that I have shown, in this experience, is being able to regulate my volume based on differnet parts of the song. I want to improve on the skill of holding the trumpet to face the audience more regularly. I intend on doing this by trying to make eye contact with the conductor more often. My plans of continuing with my music in the future is to practice every week during the summer break so that I am ready to play the instrument next year. In summary, I have demonstrated my curicular competencies by being able to regulate my volume, trying to improve my eye contact with the conductor, and practicng during the summer break.

Core Competencies Reflection

I demonstrated the core competency of communication during my performance of Hold On I am Coming for the junior jazz band. While performing I had to coordinate with my band mates to be able to play the notes correctly as a group. We had to keep time together and make sure that we knew when to start playing. Furthermore, I also had to regulate my volume by communicating wiht other band members. Based on who had the melody in the song I must play lower or higher accordingly. In conclusion, I showed the core competency of communication by communicating with other band players to keep in time and adjust my volume.