From f906d795b38e72adf3129c8dc4273eb09ce38c86 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Jonathan Bernard Date: Thu, 26 May 2016 09:57:28 -0500 Subject: [PATCH] Initial commit with notes about structure/purpose/principles. --- README.md | 47 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Rehearsal Band.txt | 20 ++++++++++++++ music-thoughts.txt | 30 ++++++++++++++++++++ rehearsal band - first steps.txt | 6 ++++ 4 files changed, 103 insertions(+) create mode 100644 README.md create mode 100644 Rehearsal Band.txt create mode 100644 music-thoughts.txt create mode 100644 rehearsal band - first steps.txt diff --git a/README.md b/README.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..b8638f1 --- /dev/null +++ b/README.md @@ -0,0 +1,47 @@ +# New Life Rehearsal Band + +## Purpose + +## Rehearsal and Performance Schedule + +NLRB has a dedicated rehearsal twice monthly in the first and third weeks of +the month. This will tentatively by on Tuesdays from 6:30 to 8:00pm, but the +days and time may change to fit the schedules of band members. + +We will typically lead worship twice a month, once for a Wednesday evening +service and once for a Sunday evening service. These will generally be in the +latter half of the month, but not on the same week. + +The music we will play will be chosen at least a month in advance and we will +spend the month practicing and rehearsing this selection. Parts for the singers +and lead sheets for the musicians will be available as soon as the song +selection is announced. + +Rehearsals will have a pre-set agenda. I don't want to waste your time being +unorganized or unplanned. The other side of this coin is that we need to have +our parts and music learned before rehearsal so that you are not wasting +other's time. + +## Philosophy/Principles + +* Rehearsal is time for the band to learn to play together, not time for us to + individually learn the song. + +* We should be practicing the music regularly on our own time to learn and + master our part. + +### Band Leaders' Commitments + +* The set list is determined at the beginning of the month. +* Correct reference material, music, and parts are available at the same time + the set list is announced. +* Rehearsals are planned and have a pre-determined agenda. +* Rehearsal time is used efficiently. + +### Band Member Commitments + +* Regular weekly practice (suggested 2 hours). + - Learning the material we will perform. + - Stretching our own abilities and growing as musicians. +* Attendance at all scheduled rehearsals. + diff --git a/Rehearsal Band.txt b/Rehearsal Band.txt new file mode 100644 index 0000000..079de91 --- /dev/null +++ b/Rehearsal Band.txt @@ -0,0 +1,20 @@ +Rehearsal Band + +Commitments expected: + +* 2 hours weekly personal practice. +* Regular (biweekly) practice with the full band. +* Play twice a month: Wednesday, Sunday PM +* Set list a month in advance. + +Practice Pattern: + +* Initial chords provided. +* Each member of expected to listen and learn their own part from the reference material. +* Each member should learn the context of their part relative to the music as a whole. "How does my part serve the music?" +* Corporate practice should have a defined agenda. +* Two phases to learning material: + - Learn pieces piecemeal. Focus deeply on each section. + - Highlights. Hit the intros, transitions, endings. Review rough parts. +* Reasons for practice and commitment are given and justified. We practice because we want to, not because we have to. + diff --git a/music-thoughts.txt b/music-thoughts.txt new file mode 100644 index 0000000..df38f2e --- /dev/null +++ b/music-thoughts.txt @@ -0,0 +1,30 @@ +Less separation between band and singers. We have a worship team. + +Preparation: + +- Have a predetermined repertoire. +- Rotate songs in and out. +- For every song + - music for all parts with detailed notes + - overarching song structure and feelings + - isolated part recordings (especially for singers) +- Have periodic music clinics to learn new sings y entering the repertoire. +- Make practice amenable to self-service. +- Balance practice vs. sound-checks. +- Dedicated practice should be only for polish and final fit. + +Delegation: + +- Multiple worship team leaders. Worship team leaders are responsible for directing the band and singers during worship. +- New songs can be suggested by anybody. They would also be a great candidate to prepare the song for the repertoire. + +Principles: + +- Freedom in worship comes when we don't have to worry about the music. +- Worship team leads worship. Our main goal is to facilitate the worship of others. +- Excellence feeds inspiration. +- Consistency breeds excellence and make room for improvisation. +- Everyone is learning. Evey level should be able to contribute. +- Each part has a purpose. Deviation from the part should still adhere to the part's purpose. +- No part is more important than the whole. +- After we have built the house, then we have room to embellish it. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/rehearsal band - first steps.txt b/rehearsal band - first steps.txt new file mode 100644 index 0000000..2101730 --- /dev/null +++ b/rehearsal band - first steps.txt @@ -0,0 +1,6 @@ +Send out initial email tomorrow +follow up Sunday +device Thursday on songs +deadline for interest 1st Sunday in June +determine band by 2nd/3rd Sunday in June +first practice last week in June \ No newline at end of file