Comparison of Prelude & Fugue (in Bb Major)

Original by Bach – Prelude and Fugue in C Major

Arrangement by Moehlmann – Prelude and Fugue in Bb Major

Listen to each, sharing your observations. Comment on the many differences between the two, and share your personal preference.

Concert 12/14/2011

Take a listen – what do you think?

Wind Ensemble Concert 12-2011 by brianlee00

Discussion of conductor’s interpretation choices

View this performance of “O Magnum Mysterium” by the Eastman Wind Ensemble. Discuss some of the choices that the conductor made in interpretation. How did they help or detract from the performance? Comment on another student’s post as well.

Due Friday, December 2.

IMPACT by Sean O’Loughlin

View this video of a performance of Impact by the Williams High School Wind Ensemble. Williams HS is a grade 9-10 “junior” high school located in Plano, TX.

Post a constructive comment and respond to at least two of your classmates’ comments. Due Wednesday, 11/16.

Welcome!

Welcome to the online classroom for the Turpin High School Wind Ensemble. Here, our class will conduct discussions and share multimedia that is designed to deepen our understanding and appreciation of music.

When you post comments, be sure to include your real name, rather than a handle or alias, in order to receive credit for your contribution.

Enjoy this opportunity to collaborate!