Music for recital, Sat. May 10, 2025, 3-5pm

Practice Tips
Below are some tips for practicing the recital pieces.

1. Listen to and Play Along with Recordings: Begin by listening to the recordings
provided. You may also find others on YouTube. If so, listen to both vocal and
instrumental recordings of the piece. Notice differences, especially in tempo.

2. Use the Full Score: Practice from the full score rather than your part, to
understand how your part interacts with others. You can also try to play the other
lines.

3. Identify Peaks: Mark sections where you see peaks (in your or other lines) –
often in higher registers. See how your part can support these peaks.

4. Mark Phrases and Breathing Spots: Observe where phrases begin and end,
and mark breathing spots. Avoid cutting phrases but breathe between them
(guided by the lyrics if they exist).

5. Sing Before Playing: Before playing, sing each phrase. Focus on individual
phrases rather than playing the piece from start to finish. This helps you follow
the natural flow and direction of the music.

6. Observe Rests and Rhythm: Pay close attention to rests and rhythm.

David McGown

J.S. Bach, Orchestral Suite No 3 – Gavottes, Bourree and Gigue

Adéla Balima

Scheidt. Galliarda Battaglia

Score and parts

For inspiration, there is a nice recording. Although not with recorders, it captures the character.