Spring Concert Music Review

Author's Note: This piece was written for band. It's a review of the spring concert. We had to follow a specific format so it was harder to write everything I wanted. 

On Wednesday, March 6th, 2013 I witnessed the 7th and 8th grade Asa Clark Middle school bands performing at the Pewaukee High School from 6:30 to 7:45 PM. Waves of gorgeous music filled the brand new auditorium. Magical sounds of music danced around the walls and ceiling, ringing in my ears. Hearing all the music was truly heartwarming. The bands played spectacular music throughout the whole concert with but a few mishaps.

First was the seventh grade portion of the concert. During the first song, they seemed to play a little bit off. Eventually their game was picked up however and finished together. Most of the pieces sounded very much the same. To help that, I just wish that overall their articulations and dynamics would shine through the shard of broken glass blocking their awesome inner musician.

After the seventh grade performance, the eighth graders started their portion of the concert. The first piece really sounded like a war because of their exceptional tone and balance. During the second piece although in the middle they slowed down, their dynamics and sharp attention to theme changes helped tremendously in the making of this piece’s sculpture.

Even though the bands had a few mishaps, the bands still played spectacular music throughout the entire concert. To improve just a little next time, both the bands should continue to try to stay together and pay attention to changes in music such as tempo, attitude, articulation, and dynamics. All of these were very good, but to make a complete circle, they must smooth out some of the bumpy edges of their hardest pieces. Overall, the bands have improved to a stupendous level of music which will help them as they continue their music career.