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Date Posted: 06:54:03 02/06/06 Mon
Author: Amanda Schwab
Subject: Re: Show Choirs and Musicals
In reply to: Bradley Jayne 's message, "Show Choirs and Musicals" on 09:41:24 01/31/06 Tue

I agree with you Bradley, there should be a class that teaches about high school show choir, musical, and even jazz. There should be something that teaches about all of the extra activities that are usually required for teaching high school. The extras are a part of teaching high school that really scares me.
I sat in the marching band class last semester, and it was quite educational. I mean I was in marching band from my 8th grade year until I graduated high school, but there was a lot that we talked about in marching band class that I never even realized. I think that having a class for show choir, musical, etc. would be very helpful. I know that there are many parts to putting together those extras that aren't just basic knowledge, and it would be helpful to learn about those things ahead of time.
I know that the music ed. program is set to be kept to 4 years, and for that fact not everything can be offered. I also realize the fact that the pepsi grant is given out, which is wonderful. However, something should be added (even if they are just electives) because all of those extras will most often be required of high school teachers, and I know that they are things that I would like to learn in case i have to teach high school.

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[> Re: Show Choirs and Musicals -- Devin Bramel, 09:10:01 02/06/06 Mon [1]

I would agree that musicals, show choir, and jazz ensembles are not really incorporated into our curriculum; however, the opportunity to learn about them is there, if one seeks to find the answers.
I have found, at least for me, that most of the time experience is actually the best teacher. For example, one can sit through a class and discuss the various aspects of jazz performance practice, yet unless one actually participates in a jazz ensemble, there is no need to apply this knowledge; thus, chances are it will not be retained. The same can be applied to show choirs and musicals as well.
If one is interested in learning the pedagogy behind these ensembles, I would suggest that one talks to the instructor. Find out why they chose the music they chose and what they are trying to teach through it; also, closely observe them as they teach and pay close attention to just how they instruct the students, what aspects of the music they draw attention to, as well as how they solve problems the ensemble is having. This may not formally be a "class" approach, but one can still learn through experience and observation.

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