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Exercises & Handouts
Technique exercises, warmups, worksheets, and materials shared by participating musicians.
America 250 Masterclass · November 13, 2026
Keep the Music Going
10th Mountain Division Band & SU Brass Ensemble
Today’s session is a starting point. Use this page to revisit ideas, explore recommendations, and bring something new into your practice.
Return and explore
Your Masterclass Resource Collection
Visit again after the masterclass for shared materials and recommendations as they become available.
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Recordings & Videos
Performances, demonstrations, interviews, and listening recommendations worth revisiting.
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Books & Practice Advice
Suggested reading, practice strategies, audition guidance, and ideas for continued growth.
Put learning into action
Bring One Idea Into Your Next Practice Session
Choose something you heard today and try it with a specific goal.
Start with a purpose.
Decide what you want to improve before you begin.
Work in small sections.
Give a difficult phrase focused attention.
Listen back.
Record a short passage and identify one thing to work on.
Practice the performance.
Play through a section without stopping, then reflect.
Write it down.
Keep track of what helped and what you want to try next.
Explore beyond today
Listen With Curiosity
Choose a piece you enjoyed today. Find another performance and notice differences in tempo, phrasing, balance, and sound. Learn about the composer, then explore someone who influenced them.
For future concerts and ensemble information, visit subrass.syr.edu.
Personal reflection
Notes to Take Home
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