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Team building techniques for any ensemble
Jessica Fredricks, TRST Fine Arts Coach, Polk County Schools
Kelley Cunningham, music specialist,
McKeel
Academy CentralSlide2
We’re curious…
Who teaches elementary?
Who teaches middle school?
Who teaches high school?Who teaches a choral ensemble?Who teaches an instrumental ensemble?Slide3
The pulse
Pulse = foundation = values of your ensemble
What is the purpose of your ensemble?
Is it just to perform?What other goals do you have for your students?Slide4
What’s it all about?
Research shows that team building is a critical part of any group
Team building helps build student leadership
Why do your students join ensembles?Slide5
What are you all about?
Team building is about resilience
Self-esteem, social skills, social connections, emotional control
How does your ensemble react when things go wrong?Intention is everythingSlide6
The basic: BP
P
ass out parts, get them focused on grooving together
Cut-off, bring your groove back, girls, boys, claps, stomps, loud, soft…Q: what musical benefits were part of that exercise? Slide7
Listening is a choice. When I listen to other people more than myself, I know how to respond and support them in a better way.
Victor Wooten,
The Music LessonSlide8
Fill the space
Equal parts sound and silence
Listen to what others are saying
Leave space for others to contribute#1: whole group#2: in teams of 2….
M
usical benefits?Slide9
The eyes have it
We need some volunteers…..choose an instrument!
How did that feel?
Was there a time when the pulse was shaky?
Did we recover? Why or why not?
Vocal demo (different people)
Musical benefits?Slide10
Creative problem-solving
Reading music off a page = following directions = life skill
We also want kids to innovate and create, not just imitate
Group Jam Guidelines: Listen, Leave Space, Respond intelligentlyParameters: What can I contribute to the group song that supports the group while still leaving space for others to contribute?
Come grab an instrument; or use body percussion or voice
What musical benefits will your students get from this?Slide11
Other ideas
Imagine your voice is a drum; Vocal Improvisation!
Imagine your movements are sounds; silent improvisation with movement
Teams of 6-8 students; with central pulse, and without
The Rhythm MachineSlide12
Questions
How do you see this working in your ensemble?
What challenges do you anticipate?
How could you adapt this for instruments (xylophone, ukulele, guitar, band, strings)?Slide13
Thank you!
Jessica Fredricks Kelley Cunningham
TRST Fine Arts Coach Music specialist
Polk County Public Schools
McKeel
Academy Central
863-585-5595
Jessica.Fredricks@polk-fl.net
www.PlayWellWithOthers.org