As we’re moving through the first semester and onto the spring term, I’m reminded of the challenges we face in finding good material for performance—pieces that can bring together a freshly-minted group of students…
While most of us would agree that improvising, composing, arranging, and playing by ear are necessary ingredients for developing comprehensive musicianship, somehow we don’t get around to learning or teaching these skills as much as we’d like.
Demonstration of "Monster Classics" and "St. James Graveyard" from "Creative Chords - Book 2" published by Kjos Music and available at https://bradleysowash.com as well as other sheet music retailers.
Learn more how TRADITION OF EXCELLENCE develops total percussionists, and helps every percussion student find success and enjoyment in their music studies.
From the podium we constantly assess our ensemble's performance. Students may have only played the first few notes and we are already asking ourselves, “How can I help the band play this better?” This question is fundamental to assessment that takes place in the middle of learning — assessment often referred to as assessment for learning or formative assessment. How we provide feedback to the students directly affects their potential for improvement.
While training young musicians to become band directors, a considerable amount of time is devoted to the study of music theory, music history, musicianship, stylistic practices, conducting, and to the pedagogy of the instruments in the ensemble. These studies are critical to the success of the band director and his or her students.
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