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Week 1 Listening:
Video #1

Let It Go

I'm starting your summer off with a fun arrangement of Let It Go from Frozen. The guy in the video recorded it 4 times and then put them together hence why you can see 4 of him! Very impressive. I love doing stuff like this because it's fun to play a duet, trio, or in this case, a quartet with yourself! 
Video #2
Mnozil Brass At the Movies 
Performed by Mnozil Brass

How many of these movie songs can you recognize? I'm sure you'll catch Star Wars!
Week 2 Listening:
Video #1
Bayrische Polka
Performed by Danielle Elsinghorst


Warm up #2 will help you eventually play like this! So keep practicing it :) 
Video #2
Bossa Nova
Performed by Mnozil Brass

This is the least funny of them all but it is great playing! This has a jazz influence. Listen to how well the trombones and other instruments play together to make beautiful music.
Week 3 Listening:
Video #1

Flight of the Bumblebee
Performed by Staff Sergeant Carmen Russo

Watch how fast he is playing! And you thought warm up number 3 was hard :)  
Video #2
Marinarella Overture
Performed by Mnozil Brass

Funny beginning but ends in some great music making. Pay close attention to what other instruments they are playing in this video! And also some of the other funny things they do.
Week 4 Listening:

Lonely Boy
Performed by Mnozil Brass

I have saved the best for last! Please, do not try this at home. These are trained professionals and they have practiced this a lot. I don't want any of you OR YOUR INSTRUMENTS GETTING HURT! I hope you have enjoyed this group as much as I do. I hope to someday be in a group that can have as much fun as they do! 

Only one video this week :) 
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