This volume presents a thorough analysis of fundamentals rehearsal by one of Japan’s most exceptional high school bands. The band's wonderful sound is attributed to these student-led basic training exercises done efficiently on a daily basis. Includes printable scores. Also, the "Director's Guide & Supplemental Ensemble Exercises" set mentioned below is an invaluable addition to this DVD, as all relevant exercises and studies are fully scored for classroom use and theories and methods used are cross-referenced and explained in precise pedagogical terms.
Presenter - Masato Sato - Tokyo Music & Media Arts Shobi
Featuring - Minoru Otaki and the Saitama Sakae High School Wind Orchestra.
Tuning for the full ensemble / Balance training / Harmony training / Rhythm training / Ear training through singing Relationship between playing and singing / Tuning for each instrument / Percussion flexibility techniques
Bonus Performance: Daphnis et Chloé Maurice Ravel-Saitama Sakae Wind Orchestra at All Japan Band Finals