Teaching and Rehearsing The Middle School Band Marguerite Wilder

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1 Teaching and Rehearsing The Middle School Band Marguerite Wilder GIA ublications, Inc. Chicago

2 The ultimate goal of a rehearsal and personal practice is an artistic performance. Daily routines should starts ith arm up exercises and the practice of fundamental exercises that address the components of the music that ill be used in the concert literature. The use of appropriate interval studies, slurs, articulation exercises, scales, chord progression studies, chorales plus rhythmic and technical exercises ill be addressed. Young instrumentalist need an understanding of the structure of their band literature. They need to understand ho rhythm, melody and harmony combine in their ensemble and personal performances. The use of lead sheets and practice loops facilitates the student s understanding of ho their individual part relates to the hole of the music. Marguerite Wilder A Musical erson is: Tuneful (Thinks Tunes) Beatful (Feels Beat and Meter) Artful (Responds to Expressiveness) John Feierabend Often a single experience ill open the young soul to music for a hole lifetime. This experience cannot be left to chance. It is the duty of the school to provide it. Zoltan Kodaly Music Literacy is the ability to hear hat is seen and to see hat is heard. John Feierabend

3 Interval Study Whole Tone Scale Exercises Lip Slurs Articulation Exercises Chorale Example 1 Chorale Example 2

4 Rhythmic Vocabulary Exercises for Alto Sax

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8 Bb Scale b b 4 b b b b b b b 4 b b b b C Scale D # Scale # 4 # # # # 4 4 Bb Minimum Scale Cycles # # # b Ó b # # # # # Ó Ó b b # # 4 4 b b b 4 4 b 4 4 # 4 6 # # # 4 7 # # # # # 4 8 Bb Rhythm Scales Name Number 1) Name of scale (concert) (your instrument) 2) On the staff belo, rite you clef sign and the key signature for this scale. 3) Ho many flats or sharps are there in the scale? 4) Name the flats or sharps in this scale in order. 5) Write the letter names of the notes for this scale. 6) Circle the arpeggio notes. The first, third, and fifth degree of the scale plus the octave.) 7) On the staff belo rite: a) The clef sign for your instrument. b) The key signature for this scale. c) Write the scale up and don one octave. d) Make the arpeggio notes clear and darken in the other notes. e) ut the flat or sharp sign before the note. f) ut the flat or sharp on the same line or space that the affected note is on.

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12 John Feierabend s Word Wall Cards for ortrait of a Clon 192 Introduction 56 Quarter Rest 148 Staccato 55 Quarter Note q 57 Eighth Note e 146 Accent 53 Half Note h 150 Tenuto 149 Legato 152 Dynamics 158 Forte f 123 Inversions 154 iano p 157 Mezzo Forte F 90 Sequence 161 Crescendo 43 Sharp I 194 Interlude 42 Flat b

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14 Teaching Music through erformance in Middle School Band Gary Barton Erin Cole Chip De Stefano Charles R. Jackson Susan Taylor Scott Tomlison Marguerite Wilder Foreord by Larry R. Blocher Compiled and edited by Richard Miles Rarely has a published resource contained so much invaluable information specifically for middle school band directors. This much-needed volume fills a gap in the acclaimed Teaching Music through erformance series, providing critical information on creating an effective ind band program in Grades 6 through 8, from recruitment, rehearsal, repertoire, to concert. Chapters by leading middle school band directors focus on organization and administration (Gary Barton), developing proper instrumentation (Erin Cole), recruitment and retention (Chip De Stefano), technique (Charles R. Jackson), literature selection (Scott Tomlison), rehearsal (Marguerite Wilder), and a comprehensive listing of other resources (SusanTaylor). Central to this volume is the identification and analysis of 100 core orks for middle school ensembles, organized by difficulty level, from middle school grade 1 to 3.5. A separate section is devoted entirely to analyzing marches, also organized by difficulty level. Together, these orks make up core repertoire for middle school bands. As ith other books in the Teaching Music through erformance series, each Teacher Resource Guide includes information about the composer, the ork, historical perspectives, technical considerations, stylistic considerations, analysis of musical elements and form and structure, suggested listening references, and cross references to additional resources. G-8871 Hardcover, 944 pages $49.95 Teaching Music through erformance in Middle School Band Reference Recordings Lone Star Wind Orchestra North Texas Wind Symphony Eugene Migliaro Corporon, conductor This incredible collection contains premier recordings of all 100 orks described in the companion book five CDs orth of music, including to discs of marches. CD CD set $59.50 Teaching Music Through erformance in Jazz for Beginning Ensembles Ronald Carter Roosevelt Griffin Ben Huntoon Brian Logan Rob arton Willis Rapp Dean Sorensen Compiled and edited by Richard Miles With this volume, the celebrated Teaching Music through erformance series is available for the first time for leaders of beginning azz ensembles. This edition pairs practical perspectives from orld-class azz educators and performers ho specialize in orking ith beginning ensembles together ith Teacher Resource Guides for more than 60 of the best azz charts published for beginning ensembles. art II: Conductor as Teacher focuses on the best azz repertoire published today for beginning ensembles and provides a Teacher Resource Guide for each ork. Each Teacher Resource Guide includes background information on both the composer and the history of each chart, technical and stylistic considerations, a discussion of musical elements of the ork, and measure-by-measure rehearsal tips for the best azz repertoire tailored for beginning ensembles. The repertoire covers Grade 1 through Grade 3.5. This book is a truly significant resource for both beginning azz educators and their students, and an invaluable contribution to the field. For a complete listing of orks covered in this volume, visit.teachingmusic.org. art I: The Teaching of Music includes chapters on Recruitment and rehearsal strategies by Dean Sorenson Scheduling options by Roosevelt Griffin Jazz ensemble instrumentation by Rob arson The azz rhythm section by Will Rapp Jazz piano in the rhythm section by James Sullivan Guitar in the rhythm section by David Cullen Bass in the rhythm section by eter aulsen The drum set by Willis Rapp Basic azz articulations by Ronald Carter Beginning azz improvisation by Brian Logan A selected resources overvie by Ben Huntoon G ages $44.95

15 Habits of a Successful Musician is the anser to the very simple question, What should I be learning during fundamentals time? Quality of Life Habits of a Successful Band Director Balancing Life and Work for the Modern Music rofessional Scott Rush and Jeremy Lane With a Foreord by Ray Cramer Being a band director is more than a career it is truly a ay of life. Demanding and extended hours are par for the course. Then there s the stress of concert performances and managing students and budgets, let alone the parents! Ho does a band director sustain a happy and healthy career? Ho best to balance ork life and family life? Who should band directors turn to for support and guidance? Written by to veteran music educators, this indispensable book is for anyone ho struggles in dealing ith the hazards of the profession, be it a first-year teacher or a seasoned veteran of more than 25 years. Quality of Life Habits of a Successful Band Director can be especially valuable for preservice music education students, and can help solve many problems before they start. Topics include: early career strategies; perspectives from the masters Ray Cramer and Frank Battisti; balancing family, spouse, orkplace, and personal needs; motherhood and band directing; and transferring theory to practice through the development of action steps and professional strategies. G-8917 Hardcover... $21.95 Habits of a Successful Musician A Comprehensive Curriculum for Use During Fundamentals Time This is a field-tested, vital, and most important musical collection of more than 200 sequenced exercises for building fundamentals. erfect for use by an entire band or solo player at virtually any skill level, this series contains carefully sequenced arm-ups, sight-reading etudes, rhythm vocabulary builders, and much more. In one place, this series collects everything an aspiring player needs to build fundamental musicianship skills and then be able to transfer those skills directly into the performance of great literature. rovides material for use during fundamentals time that ould promote a comprehensive approach to developing skills necessary to fill the musical toolbox. romotes the idea that fundamentals time should transfer directly into the performance of great literature. Includes a sequential format that leads to the mastery of reading rhythms and, ultimately, to musical sight-reading. rovides chorales for the development of tone quality, ensemble sonority, and musicianship. resents rhythm charts in a ne format to allo transfer from timing and rhythm to pitches in a musical context. rovides audition etude sight-reading in a full-band format that is ell thought out in scope and sequence. resents exercises in various keys, tonalities, and modes to aid in the development of the complete musician. Creates a mindset intent on establishing a culture of excellence for both the full band program and individual players. G-8125 Conductor s Score $29.95 Individual Instrument Editions Available $9.95 per part Habits of a Successful String Musician G-8628 Conductors Score $34.95 Individual instrumental editions also available $9.95 per part The Evolution of a Successful Band Director Workbook and Study Guide A roven lan to Improve Your Effectiveness Scott Rush Habits of a Successful Band Director itfalls and Solutions Scott Rush Foreord by Tim Lautzenheiser Intended for both novice and experienced band directors, this companion to Scott Rush s bestselling book Habits of a Successful Band Director is designed to: resent effective teaching principles ith more depth and understanding Challenge readers to look deep ithin themselves to find solutions that ill lead to more effective teaching ose questions and suggest activities to put these solutions int action and cause readers to set goals through selfdiscovery Establish the classroom as a true laboratory for making music rovide a study guide for college methods classes using Habits of a Successful Band Director. This book is designed to be an invaluable companion for the entire breadth of a band director s career. G-7440 erfect-bound, 232 pages $29.95 A ho-to book for young teachers A supplement for college methods classes A common-sense approach to everyday problems band directors face Sequential models for instruction that are narro in scope Solutions, in the form of information and probing questions, that allo assessment of a classroom situation Valuable information in a ne format and references to other helpful publications A contemporary text for all band directors This is a resource you ll ant to turn to again and again! This classic book is nely revised and reissued by GIA. G-6777 Quality paperback, 192 pages $29.95

16 Habits of a Successful Middle School Band Director Building on the successful Habits series, Scott Rush and his team have created a practical guide to all aspects of the middle school band program, including: Recruiting for beginners Mouthpiece testing and instrumentation Running an effective middle school rehearsal Teaching strategies for middle school Repertoire suggestions Warm-ups for beginner, intermediate, and advanced middle school players. Additional sections address musicianship, classroom management, orking ith parents and colleagues, assessment, technology, the middle school mind, minor instrument repair, private lessons even traveling ith middle school students. Habits of a Successful Middle School Band Director is a resource to turn to time and again for ideas and inspiration. This is a comprehensive book that ill gro as teaching skills gro, a book that ill serve as a constant and essential companion throughout the career of any middle school band director. G erfect bound, 264 pages $29.95 Habits of a Successful Middle School Musician One of the most important concepts in developing a fundamentals program is the ability of the group to transfer hat is done during fundamentals time directly into the performance of music. Habits of a Successful Middle School Musician provides an effective daily routine that ill ultimately lead to artistic music making. Habits of a Successful Middle School Musician is a complete full-band method that includes both physical and mental arm-ups. The foundation building method begins ith stretching and breathing exercises that continues ith long tones, hole and diatonic scales, and articulation technique patterns. For ust $9.95, each and every student in your band program can on a sight-reading book that contains more than 200 examples. Habits can also be used as an assessment tool to individually track student progress. rivate teachers are alays looking for sight reading books, and this method serves as onderful supplemental material. Seven divisions of Habits of a Successful Middle School Musician: I. Warm-up II. Chorales III. Rhythm Vocabulary IV. Rhythm Charts In a Musical Context V. Basic Sightreading by Level VI. Audition Sightreading by Time Signature. VII. Music-Making Exercises Sight-Reading Component Check List: 1. Tone 2. Timing 3. Tuning 4. Dynamics 5. hrasing 6. Articulations 7. Rhythm 8. Balance* 9. Blend* 10. Attacks 11. Releases 12. Duration of notes 13. Range 14. Technique 15. Tone Color 16. Consistency /Accuracy Components of laying Four T s: Timing Tuning Tone Technique G-9158 Conductor s Score $29.95 Individual Instrument Editions Available $9.95 per part Special Offer revie Habits of a Successful Middle School Musician: Order a sample clarinet book FREE via giamusic.com (order G-9145), using promo coded HABITS at checkout (limit one per school) Revie the 142 page Conductor s Edition. Order G-9158 on approval for 30- days, ith full return privileges (return book and pay only postage charges.) ORDER ONLINE AT giamusic.com/habits GIA ublications, Inc S. Mason Avenue Chicago, IL Fax giamusic.com 8616HO1JS