Hello, Some interesting discussion is growing. I will send my students to view this because on Monday we did just this sort of exercise – "Selecting...
Hi again, I have been musing over what Richard said and I would like to make a couple of comments. I have taken the liberty of copying his text so it is easier...
Taking Ralph's point Well, in our class we have been focusing on the learning styes and temperament types we might find in band and orchestra in these first...
Ralph wrote something that resonated strongly with me: "the vibrant connection there is between our souls and those of our students is unquestionable." YEAH,...
To all my fellow members i would like to say hello. This is my first contribution to the discussions so rather than joining in the topics already established I...
I am very intrigued by Richarts philosophy on Teaching in an Ensemble. In My own thoughts all of my ensemble rehearsals and performances are lessons. As a...
Gosh, Ralph, I wish I could be a student all over again and learn what you have to teach over the course of a semester or several. The two or so days at ABC...
Hello, Mirrors – Matt and Peter have given me some more food for thought! It's amazing isn't that Peter and I live 30 minutes form each other and we are...
I'm going to go way out on a limb here. This topic doesn't really fit the mandate of the forum but it has been brought up by at least two writers and I think...
Hello again, In the northern hemisphere, we're half way through summer and thoughts are turning to the new year and new repertoire. I'm interested in hearing...
Of course its a matter of expectation. Professional players come to a rehearsal having solved all of the individual technical difficulties.They've been...
My latest recommendations are all Kjos publications Handel arr Elledge Ariodante Suite G 1.5 Time 5.00 Brad Ciechomski Microburst G3 Time 2.00 John Lorge...
At the risk of being impertinent to my dear friend and maestro, Marc, why bring Coals to Newcastle..program some Canadian music...or something from another...
... Richard inferred in a couple of different messages about the differences between schools in the UK and in North America, and I just couldn't let it pass...
Thanks One of the benefits of such exchanges is greater understanding of how each school system works! What is worrying though is that you too appear to be...
This will be of interest to everyone. It seems to be a good, current set of links. Don't know how interested in suggestions for additions they would be but...
Hello again, Just a simple response to Marc (and Chuck too) regarding repertoire form our perspective. By all means, play some Aussie and Kiwi music BUT bring...
Good to see this resurrected.... but it's not there yet! this makes me think that RALPH you might care to contact the editor of WINDS Magazine to further...
Not band related but Ralph's sporting taunt cannot be ignored. Over 400 in a day .... equally all wickets down... lets see what some overnight rain and a...
Hello to you all, Well, the class today was on assessment and evaluation. Interesting indeed! Some of the matters discussed today with the undergrad's in the...
Hello to everyone again. I must say that once you get involved in these sorts of discussions you get hooked. I find myself excitedly waiting for the next ...
I must say that when I adjudicated in the Melbourne Schools Band Festival two years ago I was impressed by the set up of the event. In addition to their own...
I love the concept of the adjudicators reading student evaluations. I'd like to hear more about the logistics of making this work. This might be something...
NOT BORING TO ME, AT LEAST. THIS IS VISIONARY! You will eventually get the students to listen as you do.the most significant tool in any teacher's tool box,...
Chuck... what a stunning motto... This should be a banner in every school rehearsal room in the world "Music is a team sport where no-one loses…except the...
Hi all, As this is my first posting I will do a brief intro. I also come from Brisbane, the same city as Ralph and Peter, but I am what you could call a ...
Oh I'm so glad to be on my summer holidays... I have time to respond.... no chance from September! Music is not competition. The Brass Band world has taken...
Good so see the discussion about assessment going on – mutating into other areas. Very pleasing! All girls school, all boys school, mixed gender schools -...
Hello again, Our Young Conservatorium program here hosted the North Queensland State Honours Ensemble Program (NQ SHEP) over the last few days. Townsville is...
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