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Developing Depth And Dimension: Instructional Tools And Practices To Facilitate And Encourage The Growth Of Young Jazz Musicians, Shauna E. Mcfaul
Developing Depth And Dimension: Instructional Tools And Practices To Facilitate And Encourage The Growth Of Young Jazz Musicians, Shauna E. Mcfaul
Lawrence University Honors Projects
Developing Depth and Dimension: A step-by-step, comprehensive introduction to the world of jazz for young musicians. This work begins with a philosophical discussion of the educational methods that are incorporated into the following games, lesson plans and writings. The project is directed toward students who have little to no experience playing jazz or improvising. It is meant to provide a foundation for continued success and development throughout their musical lives.
Involve Me: Using The Orff Approach Within The Elementary Classroom, Amanda Long
Involve Me: Using The Orff Approach Within The Elementary Classroom, Amanda Long
2013 Awards for Excellence in Student Research & Creative Activity - Documents
Musical independence, improvisation, and composition are important skills that teachers should include within an elementary music curriculum. The musical concepts that accompany these skills can be difficult for teachers to convey and for students to understand due to the difficulty and complexity of teaching musical independence. This study consists of a literature review pertaining to the history and development of the Orff Approach, application of Orff concepts to the creation of lesson plans and classroom activities, action research with elementary students, and conclusions. Three different lesson plans were created implementing Orff techniques specific to the following grade ranges: two-four, four-six, …
Scaling Up Without Spending Down: How The Fender Music Foundation Can Do More Mission With Less Money, Christopher J. Wells
Scaling Up Without Spending Down: How The Fender Music Foundation Can Do More Mission With Less Money, Christopher J. Wells
MPA Capstone Projects 2006 - 2015
Since emerging from the 2008 economic downturn, The Fender Music Foundation's financial position is strengthening. Given this success, the organization's board has begun considering new programming options. But its leaders are committed to ensuring that a new program does not jeopardize the organization's financial health. This report explores the Foundation's programming options in this context.
Muop 356/856: Intermediate/Advanced Opera Techniques—A Peer Review Of Teaching Project Benchmark Portfolio, Jamie M. Reimer
Muop 356/856: Intermediate/Advanced Opera Techniques—A Peer Review Of Teaching Project Benchmark Portfolio, Jamie M. Reimer
UNL Faculty Course Portfolios
I began the investigation of this course and subsequent course portfolio with the following objectives in mind:
- To solidify and articulate the skills I intend students enrolled in this course to achieve by the end of the semester;
- To think creatively about the presentation of course material to most effectively engage and empower students' success; and
- To assess the effectiveness of the course activities in achieving course goals stated in the syllabus.
I am also excited to explore the options available for different methods of content delivery in this course, particularly the application of recorded performance for assessment. In the …