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 – Fundamentals  Long Tones  Scales  Rhythms  Articulations  Method Books/Exercises  Literature Rehearsal  Board 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 exercises  Works 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  Pulse  Counting  Subdivision  Rhythm Exercises  101 Rhythmic Rest Patterns  Hand-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 [email protected]

Jim Matthews Jackson Middle School [email protected]