Student Learning Away from DSU Campus What is conducting A craft focused on expressive gestures to convey nonverbal meaning Communication An art that involves interpreting music Musical Interpretation is an equal blend of intellect and intuition ID: 783340
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Active learning on the road
Student Learning Away from DSU Campus
Slide2What is conducting?
A craft focused on expressive gestures to convey nonverbal meaning
Communication
An art that involves interpreting music
“Musical Interpretation is an equal blend of intellect and intuition”
– Pablo Casals
A responsibility to lead others to understand music
Pre-planned
Spontaneous
Slide3What do I teach?
Course Learning Outcomes
Investigate and demonstrate nonverbal communication of the aural image through expressive conducting
gestures
.
Develop a thorough understanding of aural image.
Develop a thorough understanding of the score.
Assess
rehearsals and performances of self and others.
Understand rehearsal methods and techniques.
Slide4Mini Lesson
Basic Patterns:
1 – Sleeping Beauty Waltz -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wcYwFCNFEo8
2 – 76 Trombones -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SvX-JgdqRIo
(15)
3 – Amazing Grace -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NDA3mF1NGOM
(19)
4 – Battle Hymn of the Republic -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jy6AOGRsR80
(27)
Slide5The University of Northern Colorado Conducting Symposium
2019
Reasons for symposium attendance
Familiarity
Gain hands-on, personal experience
Learn from experts in the field
Network with other directors
Meet professors and see another campus
Experience a new place
(educational, cultural, interpersonal, fun)
Slide6To Colorado
Thanks to DSUSA for their help with funding
Students responsible for registration fees
Learning All Day!
Slide7Using dsu
skills
In Workshops
Literature
Score Study
In Conducting Sessions
Motions
Independence
Interpretation
Slide8Unique Learning Opportunities
Structured vs Unstructured
Variety of New Opportunities
Slide9Enhanced knowledge
Special Learning Opportunities
Direct, Personal Instruction
Sessions
Score study and basics
Personal instruction from experts
Social and Observational
Personal connections with peers/pro’s
Observe and learn from watching others
Slide10Removal from the Norm
Classroom vs Wider World Classroom
Slide11Slide12Concentrated Time
Conversations at meals, planes, cars
Slide13People to Connect
Experts and colleagues
Bond with each other
Pix of students with clinicians, hosts
Slide14Everywhere a Learning Opportunity
Slide15Student Perspectives
Insights from our DSU Student Participants
Slide16conclusions
All departments can travel for educational benefit
Learning experiences are abundant and come in a wide variety
Concentrated time makes for excellent learning
DSU students are learning skills that will benefit them
Skills can be enhanced in many places
Changing venue focuses students on learning
Slide17Contact
Dr. Bryant Smith
Director of Bands
Dixie State University
Eccles #111
Ext. 7997
Bryant.smith@
dixie
.edu