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Brass · J. Smith

9/20/2026, 7:00:00 PM · 0:58 · Demo Show: "Ascent" · Demo tape

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A strong brass run with a clean opening block and a standout arc at set 3. The two rehearsal targets are timing on the transition into the company front (Side 1 trumpets a half count late) and intonation in the upper trumpets during the set 4 hold. Balance and articulation drew praise throughout.

Strengths

Clean setup and posture in the opening block; horns up together.
Tuba foundation under the opening chord; balance across the hornline.
Set 3 arc: best blend of the run, release at count 24 together.
Consistent articulation across the ensemble.

Improvements

Side 1 trumpets: entrance into set 2 (company front) is a half count late. Rehearse the pickup with the click at reduced tempo.
Baritones and tubas: interval closes up near the 40 during the company front. Check spacing on the dot book at set 2.
Upper trumpets: pitch sags on the last four counts of the set 4 hold. Sustain drills on the impact chord with a tuner.
Mellophones: brighten less in the opening block; match the tuba colour.

Moments

“trumpets on the left side are late on the entrance”
“interval between the baritones and the tubas, it closes up near the 40”
“the release at count twenty-four is together”
“intonation sags on the last four counts of the impact”

By section

ENSEMBLE

Strong ensemble sound and consistent articulation.
Timing on transitions is the priority.

Brass

Trumpets (Side 1): late on the entrance into set 2.
Upper trumpets: intonation sags during the set 4 hold.
Mellophones: slightly bright in the opening block.
Baritones and tubas: interval closes up near the 40 in the company front.

Summary by fixture · 9/21/2026, 6:00:00 PM

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