This is a performance by Minnesota Symphonic Winds. They are a group of adults that still love to play their instruments at a very high level.
Question:
What things do you see and hear that make them look or sound like they all really enjoy what they are doing, and still wish to do it well?
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I see that they are all smiling espeally the conducter. I also see that they are sitting up straight and paying attention.
Ben F.
I can tell they still love playing because there into the music such as moving with it and the conducter showing a big smile.
There's talent to this group which means they put a lot of time into there instrument and you can tell.
I liked at the end where it got exciting and sped up but they all stayed together.
It's great how much you can love music.
Rachel H.
I can see that they move their heads to the beat at the beginning. I can hear that the soloist from the clarinet section is really liking the beat. All of the people in the band sees the composer smiling at them, so they know they are doing a good job. I think the brass are having a great time too since they get to play very loud, just like our trumpets (:
--MaiP.
Well, the very first thing that I heard and saw that made it fun, was that it was very easy. The rhythm was also an enjoyable part to play. The solo was the best and most enjoyable part to play, and I think that the adults enjoyed that very much. Also, the big dynamic changes made it sound fun. Lastly, the audience made it seem fun when the clarinet solo was playing.
-Ton-Hy P.
This group of performers seem to enjoy playing a lot. You know when they are happy about how they sound when they start to bob their head. They look good because they are all the same and no one sticks out. To play that loud they must be very confident about hitting the right note.
Mark G.
i think think that they like to play and it looks like everyone was having fun.
-tyler h.
they looked up at the conductor they had a serious face on and the clarenet solo the lady made facial exspressions help play her instument or slur.
Austin.B
You can see that some of the People are nodding thier heads while they play and some are smiling just a little bit while they play.That shows that they enjoy what they are doing.
They seem to move their head alot and make guick movements. LOL, Play!
Brian H.
For one thing they must like to play or they wouldn't be in the orchestra second they all get into the mood of the music and finally how they're playing, all of them must of practice 3 hrs. a day practicing at home to be that good at what they are doing.
Jacob B.
They move along with the music (bobbing their heads) and they seem aggressive when they come into play so that shows that they are excited about it, but they control themselves so they still sounds great.
-Amanda M
They are all dressed very nicely, which makes them look like they want to be there. They also sound really good, which means they practiced. If you practice, it means you enjoy playing!
Sean P.
They dress apropriatly and play very well and if you look and sound like that I think you like doing it
NIARIAH
They play in sequence and they get in to the music by there actions and the peace was hard so they had to practice alot
Israel w
They look like they are having a lot of fun. Also the conductor is smiling and that tells them that are doing great and sound great.
Tony M.
Their face expressions show that they want to play it...and they look up to the conductor a lot of times..and they follow the beat. They fool around but in a good way that doesn't mess them up and to me they look like they're really comfortable with each other....like a family which is a good thing to build a family in band playing music and know how to play music together. Also the conductor seems really friendly..but i don't know..looks can be deceiving..lol....ahahah yea...well the players look confident and ready to perform a song that's fun and they sound like they've professioned it really well.
It show that they enjoy it is by the way they start to move and they are smiling when they play and they probley like the song
Elisha C.
the very first thing that i noticed was that the lady at the beginning looked like she was having fun. another thing is that they sound good, so they must practice and they wouldn't practice if they didn't want to be in the band. also when they show the conductor, you can see many times a big smile on his face.
-nick d.
During the playing the performers had a look on there face that says 'i did it'that is the climax point of the performing proses. that is the silver lining that makes all the effort and sweat and taers all worth while thats why we do what we do!!!
on the number 3 and 4 i think i forgot to put my name so please know its from me hugo v. this video is nice because the people are really happy about them playing by the look on their faces. by the way they are pretty good
Hugo v
it looked like they were in to the music because they were focusing and some were moving there head to the beat.
paige p
You can tell that they still practice often enough, because you can't just come back after 10-15 years of not playing your instrument and play a song at this level. Well, you could, but it wouldn't sound as well played. That much time spent still playing shows their dedication to and enjoyment of music.
-Jacob H.
(AKA Xalder1- for internet purposes.)
They all have amazing sound! They are all dressed the same, they're playing like they know what they're doing and they look like they are very confident.
-Michele T.
It looked like they were all having a good time playing(the looks on their faces), and the conducter looked like he was having the best time out of all of them. Also, i would say that since they are good, they would enjoy playing and want to do it as often as they can.
Mark H.
It looked like they were all having a good time playing(the looks on their faces), and the conducter looked like he was having the best time out of all of them. Also, i would say that since they are good, they would enjoy playing and want to do it as often as they can.
Mark H.
I think that they are having fun because you can see them smiling.
-Steven V.
Kate K.
They defiantly listen to each other while they are playing the piece. they also follow the director. as they are playing the piece. the were really good.
Lots of the musicians, and the conductor as well, show how much fun they are having with this piece of music simply by smiling and grooving to the music. When they do that, you know they are having fun, yet they play the music flawlessly. They had all their notes and rhythms down, they were great at playing at different dynamics, and always follwed the conductor. They just looked like they were having a blast, and at the same time you could hear that they take practicing very seriously.
- Emily S.
They were smiling and were playing forte. So it looks like their enjoying it. Usually when you play loud it shows that you are enjoying it.
Zach R.
alot of the band memebers are shaking there heads to the music which means they enjoy it.They sound really good which means they liked it enough to keep practing it.Also at the end of the song most of the people in the bad were smiling so they had to have liked it.
Jake K.
they all play very well an look enthusiastic about what they do.
Isaac L.
Well, at the beginning i saw a woman bobbing
her head so i think that was a way she
showed that she liked what she was doing
and they all played excellently together
so that showed they wanted to play
well.
> Jerrell D.
What makes them sound good is that they look at the conductor every
second and they have to enjoy it.
They look good because they ae older people too, so they experient it more.
Karnie V.
What makes them sound good is that they look at the conductor every
second and they have to enjoy it.
They look good because they ae older people too, so they experient it more.
Karnie V.
they have the same dress attire and majotity of the group plays at a high octave level. in the beggining the clarinet was playing on the same beat the piano was.
mike R
The conductor looks like hes having a good time. The band people look like there having fun playing. Happy Music.
*Wesley W
They were very concentrated and they played realy good
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Kiante B-
They really got into there music and were good which made feel like they practiced and they are probably like that cause they like playing so much
The performance the band put on was great. I can tell that they still want to play their instruments is by some of the facial expressions that the players were making. It looked like they really enjoyed the song. I don't know if it was the audience or the players but when the woman was playing the solo, she was getting cheered on. They also played the song with great dynamics and articulations.
James B.
They are smiling and they are really good so that must meen they practice a lot.
Caleb O.
Some of the people were smiling slightly, and noone looked unhappy.
Well, thats in my opinion.
Bennett E
EVERYTHING.
What I see:
I see all of them focusing. I can really see that they are paying attention to there environment and they are concentrating on there music and the conductor. They're not looking around or figiting with there instruments (when it's not there turn).
What I hear:
I hear a group that can play really great. I can hear all the dynamics and notes. No individual stood out and everyone did good. You can totally tell they love what they do.
-Norris V.
I actually think that this was cute for some odd reason. Maybe it was clarinet in the beginning :] Yeah ..I think that what made them seem like they were having fun with the music was how they smiled while they were resting. Also I noted that they liked to bob their head a little or show more enthusiasm while they were playing, like adding a bit of motion and swaying. *giggles* they conductor looked like he was having so much fun as well! He was smiling and it even looked as if he was even laughing at one point . While I was listening I could hear solos. I believe that if they were into what they were doing, they would have pulled off that solo phenomenal. And what made it even more special was that the audience saw and heard it too and applauded :) *happyface* horrayyyy :)
-Nikki C.
they are smiling and moving with the music and paying attention
cassandra s.
most if not all of the players looked up at the conductors. they all seem very happy, including the conductor. I noticed most of them bob their heads.
-Kyle C.
they all kind of move with the music when they play, and they all sit up straight.they also are always smiling especialy the conductor.
Drake S.
The music is very upbeat & happy; which can be part of why they are enjoying what they do. Some musicians (in the video) do quick gestures along with the melody or else they are verrry engaged.
(: And I believe one main factor is the conductor. GOSH! It seems like he can't stop smiling. :D He surely looks like he's enjoying everything. My personal opinion is that if someone smiles, everyone smiles along. Just like happiness, it's contagious. We should try for our next concert; if we get the "performing well" part first. Seeing that they also work well together can be another key of why they wish to continue doing well & do even spectacular.
Wendy H.
I think that they seemed like they were having fun because the conductor was smiling and they were all paying attention like ready to play knowing they'll do well. I also think they liked it because they played fun music so that would have made it more fun.
-Rachel K.
the conducter wanted to be there alot because he was smiling the whole time. the others were all dressed nice and sitting up straight.
brennan c.
It is all brass insturments. We played it faster then they did. While they are playing they are standing up and are really concentrated. I think that they stayed together more and flowed better then we did.
-Rachel K.
They all looked like they were having a lot of fun playing the song and being cheered on by the audience.
Tim N.
They are concentrating hard...but smiling, they are all dressed up, and they are preforming still.
mollie m.(:
They are smiling and look like they are into the music.
Jonathan B.
I can tell that they are enjoying themselves because they are all smiling, and looking happy, like they want to be there. The conductor is smiling and they are all really moving with the music; the conductor isn't the ONLY one.
-Eric Ro.
The things that make them sound like there enjoying it as they all listen to each other n follow the conductor's hand movement in the music and the reason why i think they still enjoy playing is that they keep on remembering when they were young back in elementary and high school!
vijay r
they are always moving and having fun with what there playing. they always seem to have a smile on there face while they are playing and the have hard pieces.
~Leanza D.
ot sounded like they all worked hard to play this piece and actually wore a tuxedo just for this occation
oliver v.
the composer lokkes happy and the proformers look happy and seem to play well and happy like!!!!
Breon M
there exprestions and the energy poster
Israel w
They all are sitting up straight and they are smiling. They look like they are having a great time and love playing their instruments
John E.
Welll they are having fun because they are all like hoping around alittle and there smiling.they want to stay like that because they are in a professional band they look like they have been in it for a while and are working hard.
Cody W.
they played really real. played a calm song so i think they just like to enjoy playing because they played a clean and happy song
-austin n
The conductor looked as though he was having fun. He made big animated movements and smiled a lot. The band was smiling and moving their heads to the music. The music itself was upbeat and had a lot of swing notes. It was fun to watch.
--Shanell M
There are many reasons why the look and sound like they are having great fun. First, you can definitely tell that they are having fun from the expressions on their faces. They don't have a distressed look on their face; they are relaxed and light. In some of the parts of the song, you can tell that it is a persons favorite part by the way that they play it. They put their own flair into what they are playing and look as though they are having a lot of fun. They get into it and make the big parts big and the solos jazzy.
You can also tell that they are enjoying playing from listening to the music. First off, the piece sounds like it would be a lot of fun to play! They play it especially smooth and light. You can tell that they are concentrating, but at the same time they are relaxed and just enjoying themselves. By the wellness that they play, you can tell that they practice a lot. Since they could be practicing just about every day, they must love to play their instruments.
The greatest thing that gives away that they are having fun, is the expressions on their faces. The conductor especially. He smiles frequently during the song and he looks like he enjoys conducting that piece. Everyone else has a light and happy look on their face too during the song.
By the way, i loved the clarinet solo. I thought that the people in the crowd hooting was very funny; she deserved it though, she was very good.
Brittany L.
I see that everone playing looked up at the conductor, so that is a sign that they want to play well. You can tell that they enjoy it because they are smiling. and they also come inwhen it is their turn, so that shows a little bit of both.
-Julia B.
The people playing were very concentrated and were listening to each other, you could see them smiling, even the conductor was having a good time. These people play for fun, they love the music and it shows with how well they pay attention and focus on the music.
-Emily N.
What I see that makes
this piece sound good is that
they is that they look at the conductor
and they dance with it. & what I hear
that makes this piece very enjoy to
listen is that it's quiet than Loud
and medium, and Loud. Well the loudness
and softness happen at the same time.
and SOLO too.
I love this song. sounds great.
-Karnie V
They all seem to like what they're doing because they have smiles on thier faces. The flute player in the beginning is sort of swaying with the music which makes it seem like she is enjoying what she is doing.
Alec G
i can tell they enjoy playing because they are all smiling. They are also moving to the beat at the begining. It also sounds like they are enthusiastic that they are palying, not just some monotone, boring sounding piece; they aren't tuned out.
-Billy L.
THEY'RE ALL VERY HAPPY AND LOOKING AT THE CONDUCTOR THE WHOLE TIME AND THEY ALL PLAY TOGETHER AND ON TIME
TIMISHA B
I could tell that they still enjoy performing, because the expression on the conductor's face was very happy and cheerful. Everyone that was playing had smiles on their faces,too! All the appluase they got at the end must've made them very happy, also. :D
~Abbie S.
The studenys are smilling and they are enjoing playing their instrument and they are also sitting up straight and they are looking up to see the conductor.
Svetlana Z
i think they love music 1 because their good at it and 2 because they were all mostly smiling the whole time
Hugo v
I noticed a few of the players smiling, almost bobbing their heads with the music. They are very confident in what they are playing.You would have to enjoy what they are playing to be this good.
Jason H.
You can tell they are all enjoying themselves because they all are almost moving with the music. no one looks bored or annoyed and no one is rolling their eyes.
--Sam w.
you can tell that they enjoy the music that they're playing because they're having fun while playing it. they bob their beads and smile while playing, which shows that they must have put a lot of effort into it so they could make it that good and have fun.
-heidi r.
Some of the players kind just bob there head when they are playing. Also the conducter is also kinda dancing up there too.
Shauna B
Some people are bouncing their head and others are smiling. Those are two easy ways
i can tell they are having fun.
-Nicole C.
they enjoy playing because the conductor is smiling. some of the players even moved to the music
Richard N
it seems like they really like playing their instruments, because they're moving their heads with the music as they play. They were really good, so i can tell that they practice hard, and thats how they got as good as they are today.
-dylan m.
They really like the music, since they....
1. Smile, throughout the entire song.
2. Nod their heads to the beat.
(I like the intro)
Chris B.
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