Fix it in the Mix!
Mike Lawson • Playing Tips • August 14, 2015
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Fix it in the Mix!
Reseat string orchestral sections into multiple string quintets. This approach emphasizes listening beyond your section and part while playing in an ensemble. It can also be a smooth introduction to conductor-less chamber music. Additionally, it’s a good way to check for individual accuracy much more efficiently and more in context than having them play one at a time.
David West
Celia Cruz Bronx High School of Music
Bronx, NY
