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Should training in music performance or art be required of all high school students? Why or why not?

admin — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 13:50:20 +0000

I am doing an arguing a position paper and would greatly appreciate it if you guys helped me out and gave me your thoughts on whether or not you believe music classes or art should be required of all high school students. Please feel free to use personal experiences or what ever you like! Thank you!

Michael Cho

I am actually a music education major so I might just have a start for you. (and I would hate to be out of a job =)

Especially if you are in a public school system or a big city music education allows students to make a bond that can potentially last them grade 4-12.

Depending on your town/city size, some classes can be as few as 10 students allowing each student to have a lot of individual attention. In a setting like band or chorus, it is the opposite. You can potentially be in a class with 100 plus kids. It allows students to govern themselves and learn the ability to lead and teach peers. In a high school setting, there are no "lessons" in the town I taught in. But every day there is 1 group that is assigned to a sectional … mon. clarinet, tues trumpet, wed. sax/bass thurs. percussion, fri. oboe/flute. the sectionals take place during my rehearsal time, but the students are set to a different location. Each group is assigned a section leader and are ranked by musical talent. there are usually 2 heads of section, 1 who can play amazingly and 1 who is very skilled at working with rhythms. This allows, the rhythm person to listen and pick out mistakes, and the "star" to be the example. It teaches leadership and allows the other students to both learn from some one their own age and strive to lead and improve their section and school community. Often times the kids learn best from someone who is not a staff member.

Many times budgets get cut and music is the first to go. This is disappointing, and hurts the students. Not all parents know music, so the kids often do not have the opportunity to sing or play an instrument at home or with a private teacher on the outside.

As far as listening to composers go- the different genres allow the individual to learn what they like and what they do not. I allow students to bring in their own pieces and we analyze them (listening for key signatures, instruments and patterns)- the kids go "Oh, this is the connection between all of the songs I like". It's almost the same concept of school itself- You are forced to do math, science, history, art and what not to se what you like and what you do not.

Hope this gives you a start and best of luck

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What is going to a school of music like?

admin — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 14:36:22 +0000

How do I get in a school of music? Is it good education? Do you need to be good at anything to go in?

you must know how to play an instrument

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Do you really know old school music or do you need a computer to name it?

admin — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 16:52:33 +0000

I love old school. I wonder how many people really know their old school music or are searching search engines on the computer. Do you really know old school music?

Not me. Some people sure do. Like Ian Whitcomb and his friends The Terrible Twins Jim and John. Or Rodney on the Roq. Or Dr. Demento.

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Im a self taught musician with a desire to go to music school?

admin — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 19:57:29 +0000

Im really good, but where do I start? What are the steps? Do I have to read music?

If you want it than GO FOR IT!

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Ashley Tisdale – High School Musical Rehearsal

admin — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 16:58:38 +0000

http://www.WatchMojo.com presents… A look at Ashley Tisdale's rehearsal for High School Musical.

Duration : 1 min 31 sec

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On youtube how do you get it to ask u ur favorites like ur school, occupation, music and books?

admin — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 19:58:42 +0000

On youtube how do you get it to ask u ur favorites like ur school, occupation, music and books?

1 — click on “ACCOUNT ▼”, and ignore the light-blue drop menu
(you’ll get a new page with black titles and lots of blue sub-titles)

2 — click on “PROFILE SETUP”
(it’s the 2nd title on the left side)

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Is Juliard a good school for music theatre?

admin — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 22:21:19 +0000

I visited their site recently and I'm under the impression its more for classical vocal and just theatre by itself. Is there an actual music theatre programme? I like the oldies like the sound of music, evita, guys and dolls and all that but I'm also really into todays hit musicals like Spring Awakening, We Will Rock You and musicals with a pop rock score. Is Juliard the school for me?

Juilliard is NOT the place for what you seek. They also only accept less than 6 percent of the applicants WORLDWIDE. Try NYU, Hartt, and other schools. And try to spell them correctly when you apply – they like that.

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What is a good guitar piece to prepare for school of music audition?

admin — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 23:08:23 +0000

I am having an audition for the school of music at my college and I will be playing guitar. The instructor that will be auditioning me is a jazz guitar teacher, so I would prefer to learn something jazzy and moderately difficult to play. What are some good arrangements/songs that I could play that would look good for an audition?
-Thanks

DEFINITELY minor swing by django reinhart that’ll impress him for sure.

or if you want to go with something abit more classical

you could do classical gas by mason williams

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What are some good songs to put in a middle school cheer music mix?

admin — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 22:52:40 +0000

I am a coach at a Christian school and I need songs to put in the middle school cheer squad's music for competition. I needs to be a little on the conservative side but it doesn't have to be Christian music. Any ideas?

Low is a fun song but not always bad. Try like the Jonas Brothers and Miley Cyrus. Also ask the kids what they want!!
Hope this helps!!!

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Any advice on starting a pre school music class?

admin — Sat, 27 Dec 2008 23:46:28 +0000

I am thinking about starting up a pre school music class locally. Nothing too serious – just to make music available and fun for them. Has anyone ever started from scratch or already involved with this kind of class? Are there any legal implications as obvioulsy parents will be present so constant 1 to 1 supervision will be done. Would I have to be registered as a business as I would have to charge to cover certain costs? There is probably far more into it than I have ever thought and I would be very gratedful for all (sensible!) advice – either from experience or just your own ideas.
Thanks!
Thanks Katrina – although I am a stay at home mum I have kept my registration up as a teacher, so I have al the appropriate disclosure forms for that, but then this idea might involve a different disclosure, something I hadn't thought about.

Check out http://www.musikgarten.org This is a music curriculum for ages birth through 9 years. It is a great program, and you can purchase the materials without taking the training. However, the training (which I haven't don't yet) does also include some business practices.

Also, check out your local MTNA http://www.mtna.org/home.htm (that is, if you're in the states). Your local branch can give you some ideas about local laws/by-laws etc.

Here's a website with resources for teaching early childhood music http://www.giamusic.com/music_education/Early-Childhood.html I have some of these books and they're great!

I teach piano privately and in small groups in my home. Currently, I haven't purchased a business lisence for my studio, and I've been doing this for 17 years. Check with your local city hall, but also talk to some of the other music teachers in your area to find out what the norm is. I know that certain areas are more strict than others when it comes to this.

As far as what to charge for classes, try calling places like Gymboree etc to get a feel for the going rate. It ranges, depending on where you live, what you're offering. The range can be from $8/class to $15/class. Most of these types of classes are taught in a 10-15 week "session" with the average being 12 weeks. Parents usually pay for a set of lessons. For example, for a 12 week set of lessons at $10/class, you'd charge the parents $120.

And get that money up front! Make a lesson contract/agreement that outlines your policies about missed lessons etc and have the parents sign/read it before starting.

Good luck! This is a great idea

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