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Title

Spotlight on teaching orchestra.

Publication

Reston, VA : MENC, the National Association for Music Education, c2005.

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Additional Authors

MENC, the National Association for Music Education (U.S.)

Description

viii, 116 p. : ill.; 28 cm.

Series Statement

Spotlight series

Uniform Title

Spotlight series (Reston, Va.)

Subject

• Orchestra > Instruction and study

Note

• "Selected articles from state MEA journals"--Cover.

Bibliography (note)

• Includes bibliographical references.

Contents

• Section 1. Program development. Catching them early / David DeRoest -- How to build an orchestra program in a time of budget reductions / Jay Ellis -- Ten benefits of parental involvement / Tim Lautzenheiser -- Selecting student leaders / Time Lautzenheiser -- The A-B-Cs of collaboration : orchestra directors, collaborate with your collegiate counterpart / David E. Leithmann -- You can develop an excellent string program in your school : getting students involved in the program / Stephen Phalp -- Establishing patterns of excellence / Kristin Turner -- Garage orchestra : an oxymoron that provides an alternate learning environment for string students / Joanne Wegscheid.
• Section 2. Repertoire selection. In the beginning-- / Kenneth G. Bloomquist -- Programming for your string ensemble / Ann Danis -- Pieces for string orchestra by women composers : what's out there? / Juanita Karpf -- Commissioning : it's easier than you think! / John Lace -- Let's give credit to all composers and all arrangers / Thomas Mosher -- Finding appropriate literature for the beginning string student / Jean Craig Surplus.
• Section 3. Rehearsal techniques. How to get the best sound from a string orchestra : tips for music teachers on how to improve the sound of their strings / Wesley Baldwin -- Long-term group assignments and assessments / Susan Chandler -- The double bass in the string class / John Chiego -- School orchestras can play in tune / Joanne Donnellan and Ian Edlund -- How to not hold your violin-- for better left hand position! / Janet Farrar-Royce -- Cold cross buns! : a new approach to teaching lowered second finger / Janet Farrar-Royce -- Comprehensive musicianship in the orchestra rehearsal : the use of student study guides / Karen Frink -- Warming up : don't forget Suzuki! / Juanita Karpf -- Reflections on the bow : a few thoughts on an infinite subject / Johnathon C. Kramer -- Strig the soup : encouraging musical independence through rotational seating in an ensemble / Ginger Marten -- So you want to play well? / Michael S. Milnarek -- You can build a successful orchestra program : vibrato / Stephen Phalp -- The first six minutes : setting the stage for a productive music rehearsal / Joesph Ruszkowski -- Research perspectives on practice in instrumental music / Bret P. Smith -- How to buy a violin / Roger Stearns -- Equipping the beginning string student for success / Jean Craig Surplus.
• Section 4. Conducting. Developing a tension-free podium stance / Paul-Elliot Cobbs -- Ten steps to becoming a 'better' conductor / David Killam -- How is your float, flick, dab, and punch? : using Laban principles of dance movement to improve nonverbal conducting technique / Timothy Yontz.
• Section 5. Adjudication. Preparing students for the solo and ensemble contest / Scott Deal -- Taking your students to festival / Becky Norman -- Can you learn to have a good orchestra audition? / Lanny Stutheit.
• Section 6. Teaching all learners. Differentiation and the orchestra : part 1 / Kim Evander -- Differentiation and the orchestra : part 2 / Kim Evander -- Teaching music, teaching life : the adaptive orchestra / J. Matthew La Barbara and Kathy Parrott.
• Section 7. Multicultural music. Alternative styles for string playing / Sara Edgerton -- Incorporating Scottish fiddle into string class / Bruce Erwin -- Why rock-and-roll? / Michael Gagliardo -- World musics in string education / Terese M. Volk.
• Section 8. Philosophy. The meanings in Zen / Paul-Elliot Cobbs -- Take time to make time for music / Ruth Johnson -- Pedagogical shalts and shalt nots / Johnathan C. Kramer -- Where is your philosophy? / Tobin Langridge -- Being aware is more important than being smart : ensemble rehearsal lessons transferred from the hardwood / Thomas Rohrer.
• Section 9. Inspiration. Strung up! / Steve Damon -- Going for the gold! : summer 2003 string olympics, PMEA first to sponsor olympic competition for musicians / David E. Leithmann -- The awards ceremony / Shirley S. Mullins -- The last lesson / Shirley S. Mullins -- Music over time / Peggy Rudolph.

Call Number

JMF 07-641

ISBN

• 1565451694
• 9781565451698

LCCN

2005298957

OCLC

60829802

Title

Spotlight on teaching orchestra.

Imprint

Reston, VA : MENC, the National Association for Music Education, c2005.

Series

Spotlight series

Spotlight series (Reston, Va.)

Bibliography

Includes bibliographical references.

Added Author

MENC, the National Association for Music Education (U.S.)

Research Call Number

JMF 07-641