Final? Flashcards
According to Campbell, what is the oldest and most fundamental form of human musical expression?
Singing
Why are choral programs able to draw students at any point in their academic career?
Because they usually don’t require any background knowledge in music. They welcome any and all!
What are the main skills and knowledge that make up the focus of the choral curriculum?
Development of singing voice, development of musicianship (both technical and expressive), and a historical/cultural knowledge of rep sung
What are fundamentals of singing that are taught in the warm-up period of a choral rehearsal?
Breath, posture, resonance, vowel formation, range, flexibility, and intonation
What is one of the most prominent challenges in teaching adolescents to sing?
Puberty! Voice changes
What are fundamentals of music that should be included in a comprehensive choral program?
Music reading, stylistic awareness, critical listening, and expressive performance
According to the author, what is the single biggest determinant of the eventual success or failure of a choral program? Why?
Repertoire
When programming repertoire, teachers should seek a balance of what things?
Difficulty, styles/cultures, and tempos
Name several types of choral ensembles.
Large mixed, small selection, jazz, show, men’s, women’s, musical theatre, world vocal, gospel
What are 10 of the school instrumental programs listed by the author?
Beginning instrument class, large concert bands, string orchestras, full orchestras, jazz band, jazz combo, marching, pep chamber, percussion, non traditional
In which ensemble did you find your most ‘peak’ performance experiences while in middle school and high school?
Band! Performing in honor bands and choirs!
In what ways did these experiences depend or not depend on the setting, the audience, or the type of literature you performed?
Varied greatly by setting: high school band rooms, school gyms, school auditorium, colleges. Audience can affect the vibes: nursing homes, veterans, in school/out. If it’s not fun music and music that does not resonate with the players it will not be sparkly.
Is there a specific experience that you had as a school musician that you would want to replicate for your own students? If so, what is it?
I was never really exceptional at anything. Most things I tried, I was good or ok at (except sports). Seeing my hard work pay off gave me confidence. Being acknowledged as exceptional by exceptional people. Working with an awesome teacher with a band of people who truly cared about music and succeeding with them while having a great time. Expressing myself through a really tough time in my life.
What are 9 factors that may influence a young student’s choice of an instrument?
Size, convenience, role models, sound, looks, peer pressure, adult pressure, teacher pressure, or just random chance
Why did you choose the instrument you did? What effect do you think your choice has had on your identity as a musician?
I couldn’t make a sound on reeds and the flute made me dizzy, so my teacher recommended euphonium. Socially a little bit outlier. Most low brass dude.
Can you identify any specific opportunities or experiences made available to you because of the instrument you play?
More scholarships, less competition because I play a less common instrument….but the competition was also better so I’m not sure how valid of an argument this is.
If you had it to do all over again, would you make the same choice?
I don’t know! I think so, but I often wish I had more gigging opportunities!
Who were you in your school music program? What identities did you take on?
I was bragging rights at times. I was also told I carried the weight of my school’s music program on my shoulders. I was drum major and I often helped with small groups in choir. I was also student aid for the music teachers.
