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Instrumental Methods & Materials


 

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June

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March

31 (T)

  • Introduction
  • The Shape & Size of the Instrumental Music Program

April

2 (Th)

  • Who We Are and What We Do

READING:
    • Humphreys article: Instrumental Music in American Education
    
• Book chapter: Of School Bands, Orchestras and Jazz Ensembles (Campbell, Demorest & Morrison, ch. 9) - click here for a low-tech copy in case you do not have the book
    • The scrutiny that goes with being part of a great tradition

3(F)

7 (T)

READING:
   
Budiansky, "The Kids Play Great . . . But That Music," and Follow-up

9 (Th)

10 (F) Conducting Diagnostic (Polly Oliver Excerpts)

DUE:
    • Bring your music stand and instrument.

14 (T)

  • Selecting Instrumental Literature - Evaluating Scores

16 (Th)

  • Selecting Instrumental Literature - Your Picks

DUE:
    • Bring your music stand
    • Literature Selections

17 (F)

  • Instrumental Score Study, pt. 1 (Kevin, Valdres)
  • Handout: Score study

DUE:
    • Score analysis & presentation

21 (T)

  • Instrumental Score Study, pt. 2 (Elizabeth, Rhosymedre)

DUE:
    • Score analysis & presentation

23 (Th)

  • Instrumental Score Study, pt. 3 (Annika, Dragoons Farewell)

DUE:
    • Score analysis & presentation

24 (F)

  • Instrumental Score Study, pt. 4 (Chris, Three Ayres)

DUE:
    • Score analysis & presentation

READING:
    • Rehearsing the Band: Ch. 6 (Craig Kirchhoff), Ch. 8 (H. Robert Reynolds) & Ch. 9 (James Smith)

28 (T) 

  • Planning and Teaching An Effective Rehearsal
  • Implementing the Vision: Using Time Wisely

READING:
    • Price & Byo chapter: Rehearsing & Conducting

30 (Th)

  • The Internal Structure of the Rehearsal

READING:
    •
Duke, "Bringing the Art of Rehearsing into Focus"

May

1 (F) Bring instruments!

5 (T) Bring instruments!

  • Teaching from the Score, pt. 1   Three Ayres (Chris)

7 (Th) Bring instruments!

  • Teaching from the Score, pt. 2   THE DRAGOON'S FAREWELL (Annika)

8 (F)  MUSED 306 Practicum: Inglewood Junior High, Ms. Rebecca Tapia, Director

12 (T) Bring instruments!

  • Teaching from the Score, pt. 3   Rhosymedre (Elizabeth)

14 (Th) Bring instruments!

  • Teaching from the Score, pt. 4   Valdres (Kevin)

15 (F) MUSED 306 PracticumSylvester Middle School 8th Grade Band, Ms. Claire Waistell, Director

19 (T)

  • MUSED 442 Practicum: Moses Lake High School, Mr. Dan Beich

10:00am-11:20am (Room 35)

21 (Th) Bring instruments!

  • Teaching from the Score, pt. 6   10 Pieces for Children (Chris, Annika, Elizabeth, Kevin)

22 (F) MUSED 306 Practicum: Tyee Middle School Orchestra - , Mr. Chase Chang, Director

26 (T) Bring instruments!

  • Teaching from the Score, pt. 7   Artistry of Fundamentals (Chris, Annika, Elizabeth, Kevin)

28 (Th)

  • MUSED442 Practicum, Inglemoor Sophomore Orchestra - Mr Jim Rice, Director  

10:00am-11:20am (Room 35)

29 (F) MUSED 306/442 Optional Trip to Pepper Music

June

2 (T)

  • Professional Matters, pt. 2: Collegiality and Community

DUE:
   
Observations

4 (Th)

  • Professional Matters, pt. 1: Money, Contracts and Administration (Mr. Scott Barnes, Manager of Visual and Performing Arts – Edmonds School District)

DUE:
    • Self-Evaluation

5 (F)

  • Director Forum
  • Featuring . . . TBA

8 (Monday)

  • Exam Time, 10:30-12:20 (room 313)

DUE:
    • Literature Evaluations
    • Concert Program

    • Solo & Ensemble Evaluation

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