Coaching A Popular Music Ensemble Blending Formal Non Formal And Informal Approaches In The Rehearsal

Download or read book Coaching a Popular Music Ensemble; Blending formal, non-formal, and informal approaches in the rehearsal written by Steve Holley and published by McLemore Ave Music. This book was released on 2019-06-01 with total page 33 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Coaching a Popular Music Ensemble is a comprehensive guide for the music teacher striving to meet the changing needs of their students, the university music educator examining our current music education paradigm, and the band director trying to expand their school’s music program. Using his experiences as an educator and Memphis musician, Holley details the approaches and methods he used to create this one-of-a-kind, award-winning, student-driven music program. Some of the concepts described include the roles of the musicians in a popular music ensemble, explanations of a variety of rehearsal techniques, and how to go about creating a learner-centered rehearsal environment. Whether you believe the goal of music education is to produce more professional musicians or nurture more musical professionals, this book will help you and your students achieve that aspiration.