The Two Minute Clinic: Season 3, Episode 2
Episode 2 from Season Three of the Two Minute Clinic is now up! What can band directors learn from the lessons of Michelangelo?
Episode 2 from Season Three of the Two Minute Clinic is now up! What can band directors learn from the lessons of Michelangelo?
Knowledge of only college level repertoire will have little use to an in-service instrumental music educator. It is more important than pre-service instrumental music educators develop personal criteria and a process for evaluating repertoire at all levels.
There are no perfect teaching contexts, but an open door and inviting in-service educator is a perfect opportunity for a student teacher to learn and grow.
Trophies at competitions, degree of difficulty in the repertoire performed, or the number of performances completed will not determine the success of instrumental ensembles in music education in the immediate future.