What is perfect? Something that is unobtainable. But students in the South Paulding Band would tell you it doesn't stop them. Recently the Spirit of South Paulding's Wind Ensemble (Top band), Symphonic band, and Concert band (the lowest)all received straight 1's and superior ratings at GMEA's LGPE Festival. Also, as their first time taking three bands. A first for any Paulding County school.It was the 5th year straight the top band has received a superior rating (the school has been open for 5 years). Monday March 7th, Wind Ensemble played and dreaded the score because they sounded so off. "Not our best, but the best can't always be on stage", Said Lauren Graham, a Clarinet. The stage was harsh on tubas,trombones, and trumpets. So how did we do it?
1. We have players willing to practice and wanting to sound better.
2. We are trained to listen and adapt as well as watching our directors (Christopher Carr & Mitch Roberts)
3. We have rules applied to Sight Reading that we follow almost religiously since the program first started.
3 Rules to Sight Reading:
1. Rhythm is the most important.
2. Don't stop.
3. Don't play wimpy.
Each rule can be implied in everything you do. In fact we do. The concept first came from Eric Slay. The first Director of Spirit of South Paulding. With these rules and determined players, our program will continue to grow and learn.
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