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Date Posted: 08:42:51 02/12/08 Tue
Author: Ashley Diemer
Subject: Re: Band Homework?
In reply to: Chad B 's message, "Band Homework?" on 05:29:59 01/24/07 Wed

Our school did not do any written work or tests. I don't think schools should start too fast with the written work, because if they rush into it, people won't be ready, and it will be a shock, but if they inch into a program with learning and understanding and written work, then it may work and help music to grow!

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[> Re: Band Homework? -- Nikki M., 15:29:45 02/14/08 Thu [1]

I think written assignments and tests are a great idea. I agree with what most people said, it would definately help students learn more about music and the pieces they are playing.
I also think that it would benefit the band as a whole for several reasons. One reason is that it would prevent some students who HATE band or choir from joining just to get an easy A, only to come to class and never participate or do anything productive for the ensemble. If there is written work that is graded, they would probably have to pay much more attention and take it more seriously.
However, I don't think it should be worth great deals of points, because there are some students who love music and love playing music but find it very difficult to understand the theory, and for some, even to play well. And in these cases, I don't think these students should do poorly in the class overall if they do have motivation and passion and enthusiastically attend all practices and performances.

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[> [> Re: Band Homework? -- Lynsey Cook, 09:32:44 02/26/08 Tue [1]

I personally think written assignments and tests in band are a great idea. When I was in band in high school we never did anything like that. If we would have I'd personally be a lot farther ahead than I am now. I think the understanding of what's behind the pieces you're playing and basically what is involved in music in general can be very beneficial. But I do agree with Nikki that they should not be a huge grade factor. The whole grading system honestly depends on the type of school you teach for and the effort the teacher and the students are willing to put into it.

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