Introducing Cam Phil Learning & Development 2019
We’ve got an exciting year ahead of us in the Cambridge Philharmonic. Not only do we have a great season of concerts, but we’ve introduced a learning & development plan for the string section as well.
Goals
- Improved intonation on tonic and dominant chords.
- Playing in the same part of the bow as the front desk
We will be releasing more video and written content throughout the year relating to these goals as well as holding special workshops.
Videos
We will also be releasing a series of eight short videos covering the following topics:
- Introducing Goal 1: Tonic and Dominant Intonation
- Introducting Goal 2: Playing in the same part of the bow as the front desk
- Orchestral practise tips for busy people
- No accidental bow noises
- Whose fingering to use?
- Quick page turns
- Passing messages back
- Essential stringed instrument maintenance
Retrospectives
One of the techniques we have learned from the software industry is to have a post-concert retrospective where we ask questions like
- “What went well?”
- “What could have been better?”
- “What should we do differently next time?”
The answers to these questions are then used to guide the preparation for the next concert.
What’s next?
Keep an eye on the YouTube DeskNotes playlist, this blog and social media as we will be releasing the videos Saturday mornings at 10am starting 7 September 2019.
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