by mccle51104@gapps.uwcsea.edu.sg | Dec 15, 2019 | Grade 10, NYAA
These 2 sessions have been a lot about working on the fundamentals of flute-playing, such as music theory and good sound. One element that I worked on a lot was loosening the lips when playing, and instead puffing them out. The way I held them tight wasn’t...
by mccle51104@gapps.uwcsea.edu.sg | Aug 27, 2019 | Grade 10, NYAA
This month has been much more productive flute-wise than July. Along with some Grade 5 theory (the dreaded 6-sharp and 6-flat scales), I am getting back into singing and playing more systematically. With a new book full of simple songs, I intersperse normal playing...
by mccle51104@gapps.uwcsea.edu.sg | Jun 5, 2019 | Grade 9, NYAA
May has been relatively less productive as far as my goals for Healthy Living go, although I suppose that has at least partially to do with my having achieved my goal. Now, I am pondering creating a new goal. Perhaps I could log my work in a future activity I may end...
by mccle51104@gapps.uwcsea.edu.sg | May 7, 2019 | Grade 9, NYAA
Due to the Spring holidays, I could only work on my Flute-playing in the second half of the month. As well as this, my flute teacher couldn’t come, as he was sick. However, I have been doing some flute work. In the HS orchestra, many people (Grade 10s and 12s)...
by mccle51104@gapps.uwcsea.edu.sg | Apr 14, 2019 | Grade 9, NYAA
This month is quite an exciting one, as this is when I participated in another school concert, From All Corners, on the 26th. So, this month’s practises were very focused on ironing out details for the concert and making sure that we can 100% nail our roles. For...
