Music Education Commons^™

Graduate Recital, Gareth L. Larsen

All Graduate Plan B and other Reports, Spring 1920 to Spring 2023

It has long been the intention of the writer that many of the problems that arise in the performance of instrumental groups are created by the director's insufficient knowledge of fundamental problems encountered in the playing of the instruments utilized in his organization.

Graduate Recital, Darrell R. Lund

All Graduate Plan B and other Reports, Spring 1920 to Spring 2023

A major responsibility of the high school band director is to guide young students in solo and ensemble studies. Successful experiences of this type help develop the student's individual playing and listening abilities which contributes to a more effective band program. It was the purpose of this recital to afford the writer and opportunity to gain added insight in the area of solo and ensemble preparation and performance which might be useful in developing more effective teaching methods.

In preparing this recital the writer was concerned with the selection of solos suitable to the needs and competencies of the performer, …