Halo Theme

Hey everyone! We’re doing the Halo Theme! It’s happening! Get started with the steps below.

Step 1: Download the Files

Download the Audio & Click Track file, and the Sheet Music for the part(s) you want to play.

Google Drive Folder

Note: For instruments with multiple parts, part 1 is always the most challenging, and then each additional part will be easier.

Step 2: Record Your Part

Here are the steps to record the audio and video for your part.

Note that for a phone or tablet, you will likely need a 2nd device to play the Audio & Click Track file.

Phone – how to record with your phone camera

Note: You’ll need another device (tablet/computer/other phone) to play the Audio & Click Track file, and to show your music (unless you print it out.)

  1. Start recording on your phone. (We’ll edit out any extra space your recording might have)
  2. Start the Audio & Click Track file on your second device.
  3. Play your part (and clap on the beat indicated)
  4. Stop recording on your phone.
MacOS – how to record video using QuickTime Player
  1. Open QuickTime Player
  2. Click File > New Movie Recording
  3. Record – Press Space or click the Record button
  4. Play your part (and clap on the beat indicated)
  5. Stop – Press Space again or click the Stop button
  6. Save your file – CMD+S (your video will be there)
Windows – how to record video using Camera
  1. Open Camera
  2. Record – Press Space or click the Take Video button
  3. Play your part (and clap on the beat indicated)
  4. Stop – Press Space again or click the Stop button
  5. Save your file
    1. Click on your video in the bottom right corner
    2. Right click the video, or click the three dots at the top
    3. Click Open Folder (your video will be there)
General recording instructions
  1. You will likely need two devices: one for recording; and one for playing the audio, and showing the sheet music (unless you print your part).
  2. Record a test video first. Do your best to ensure that your audio doesn’t distort,
  3. Play the Audio & Click Track file (on headphones!)
  4. Clap on the beat indicated
  5. Play your part on your instrument, all the way through, from start to finish
  6. Stop the recording. If you’re happy with it… then it’s time to Submit Your Part!
Tips and tricks
  • Placing your recording device farther away can prevent your audio from distorting.
  • Make sure you can see your music… and that your camera can see you!
  • If anything in your part is too hard, just do your best! It’s fine to skip a few notes when needed.
  • Follow the metronome. Do your best to stay in time, which is harder when playing without other musicians there in the room.
  • Tell your friends about the Saturday Symphony!

Step 3: Submit Your Part

Submit

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