2014 FMEA Professional Development Conference Friday, January 10, 2014 Jim Matthews Michael Antmann.

2014 FMEA Professional Development Conference

Friday, January 10, 2014

Jim Matthews

Michael Antmann

Introductions

Goals are an effective tool for all students regardless of background, SES status, etc.

Students should know what they will learn, and when they will learn it.

It’s all about the kids – its our responsibility to make sure they are learning. This is the top priority.

Goals

It’s important to set high goals and standards, and to have a clear plan to accomplish them.

Are you pushing your students to reach their potential, or are you preventing them from making maximum progress?

Higher levels of music require more advanced skills.

Goals

The key to success is steady progress for three years.Students should learn more and improve

every day they are in your room.All students, not just the “best,” should make

progress.The teacher needs to know what each

student should be able to do, and whether or not they can do it.○ Teach individuals, not classes.

Goals for MS Band

Example Goals Rhythm Sheet Discussion of goals

Students need to be aware.Provide examples and non-examples.

Goals must be both taught, and assessed.

Making Progress

Work towards goals daily – FundamentalsLong TonesScalesRhythmsArticulationsMethod Books/ExercisesLiterature RehearsalBoard Template

Long Tones

Tone, note, and scale exercises Singing should be used

Helps with ear and oral cavity, articulation, style, etc.

Start singing in beginning band!

Dynamic control exercisesWorks all levels and helps students move

fluidly throughout dynamic range

Breathing gym

Scales

At least G, C, F, Bb, Eb, Ab, Db – more if possible.

Find music to match the scale being studied.

Scale Club Incentives/Awards

Rhythms

Rhythm Chart (Ivan Wansley) Fundamentals of rhythm

PulseCountingSubdivision

Rhythm Exercises101 Rhythmic Rest PatternsHand-written (as needed)

Articulation

Model various articulations Beginners have few, add various styles

as they advance Practice daily, with a metronome Improve speed and expression

Method Book/Exercise

It’s not about how fast they move through “the book.”

Focus on what you want them to learn, and pick exercises to teach it.

Continue using exercises/books after beginning band.

Write your own exercises as needed!

Contact

Michael Antmann

Orange County Public Schools

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Jim Matthews

Jackson Middle School

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