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Date Posted: 15:28:01 02/17/07 Sat
Author: Jessica
Subject: Re: Band Homework?
In reply to: Chad B 's message, "Band Homework?" on 05:29:59 01/24/07 Wed

All through my music education I have had homework to do for both band and choir and I feel like it really helped some of the students in the ensembles especially at the high school level. In choir we has sol feg homework and tests to make sure everyone was learning how to read music not just sing along. Also all of our mid terms and finals in band and choir were written as well. I think it helped me to stay focused on everything my directors said throughout a rehersal since I knew I could be tested on any information given.

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[> Re: Band Homework? -- Honoree Pouly, 16:37:59 02/18/07 Sun [1]

I think that it is a good idea to have assignments in band. I don�t know if they should be specifically worksheets. As Nickie said I think that the information covered should pertain to the pieces being performed. Some theory that is specific to the pieces could be taught. For example secondary dominants could be theoretically taught to the students when it is included in one of the pieces. I also agree that it would be great to cover the background and history of the pieces as well. This will help the students to be more musical, and to have a more full understanding on the pieces. Another suggestion would be to show the students a full score so that they know how their part fits into the whole.

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