Listen "15 | Excerpts"
Episode Synopsis
Mike and Mike go behind the screen for a first, second, and final round on orchestral excerpts, an essential part of classical musical training. Or are they? In addition to tips and tricks for organizing, learning, and refining excerpts, the Mikes discuss:
Why learn excerpts, beyond winning a job? How to learn them? How to teach them as part of a balanced diet? What are other practical considerations when learning and deploying tiny nuggets of musical goodness?
Why learn excerpts, beyond winning a job? How to learn them? How to teach them as part of a balanced diet? What are other practical considerations when learning and deploying tiny nuggets of musical goodness?
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