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Why An "A" Is Not Enough - A Demonstration Of The Value Of Performing Music Add Video

This video features a high school honors band performing a portion of Frank Ticheli's setting of the American folk song "Shenandoah". First, the conductor has the band play the excerpt as it is written on the page, then he has them play it with 90% of the sounds correct (an "A" as far as report cards and tests are concerned). Finally, they play the excerpt as it is written, but with emotional expressiveness that only a live performing ensemble can deliver. Enjoy.

Posted by Thomas J. West on March 29, 2011 at 8:59 PM 405 Views

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