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Spotlight on teaching orchestra
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- Reston, VA : MENC, the National Association for Music Education, ©2005
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- viii, 116 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm
- ISBNs
- 1565451694, 9781565451698
- OCLC
- ocm60829802
- "Selected articles from state MEA journals"--Cover.
- Includes bibliographical references.
- 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