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Any band directors out there with experience in student driven arrangements?
I have a small concert band next year with odd instrumentation and am trying to look at it as more of a large chamber group or even garage band in terms of philosophy and the student experience. I want to push the musical decision making down to the performer level so their ears and creativity are developed to a higher degree than with the "old school" approach where composers, arrangers, and directors make all the real decisions. If you've tried going down this road, I'd love to hear from you. If you just think this sounds nuts, feel free to keep it to yourself. ;-)
3 AnswersTeaching1 decade ago"Jump Right In?"?
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I find myself, as a jazzer and band director, drawn to it intuitively, but it is such a leap from the standard band methods that I need some help bridging the gap for me and my colleagues. I'd love some success stories and transition advice.
1 AnswerPerforming Arts1 decade agoGordon's Music Learning Theory?
Music teachers- Is anyone out there applying Gordon's MLT to their classes and performing groups? What has been your experience?
I find myself, as a jazzer and band director, drawn to it intuitively, but it is such a leap from the standard band methods that I need some help bridging the gap for me and my colleagues. I'd love some success stories and transition advice.
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