Play with the rhythm section

Playing the music without the rhythm section

Recording the sectionals for analysis

Work on individual problem areas

Sing parts and take parts down an octave when appropriate, to save chops

Be prepared, do not practice at your sectional, rehearse! (Know the tempos, problem passages, technique challenges

Tune up the "questionable" chords

BE POSITIVE - What did the group do well?

Pass parts around when appropriate so that all of the section members grow musically

Let everybody in the section solo

Try many different styles

Mark all of your parts properly

Pace the sectional so that all the material can be covered

Blend

	Pitch
	Levels of intensity
	Mutes
	Instruments (Flugel Horns, Soprano Sax, etc.)

Listen to live bands

Listen to recordings

Study privately

Get as much practical experience as you can