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Date Posted: 15:53:52 03/24/06 Fri
Author: Kimberly
Subject: Re: Free time
In reply to: Cynthia Holcomb 's message, "Free time" on 11:59:16 02/18/05 Fri

I definitely agree with the general consensus of comments so far. I, too, was part of a chorus in highschool where much time was used to focus on smaller ensembles within the choir. At the time, I wasn't concerned about it, but looking back now, I realize how it was very unproductive to the choir as a whole. Our choir was not the most talented group, and I realize now how we could have improved so much by spending rehearsals practicing as a full choir. Also, I think rehearsing with only a select ensemble during the full choir time gives the students who are not a part of that particular ensemble a negative impression that they are not valuable enough to be a part of rehearsal.

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[> Re: Free time -- Derek, 18:21:29 04/05/06 Wed [1]

Oooo... that's an interesting situation.

I would try and avoid this type of scheduling concept at all costs. It not only gives the wrong message to students, but to parents, falculty, and the administration as well.

If nothing else, I'd at least try and let the choir learn the music with the ensemble --- actually, I'd reverse that: I'd have the ensemble learn what the choir is singing so we'd continue to have rehearsals... :)

However, the best idea (I think) would be to have a rehearsal with the choir (warm-ups and everything) and then set aside about 5 - 10 minutes before class is over to rehearse the ensemble.

After all, shouldn't the mere fact that it's an ensemble suggest that everyone practices on their own? (Teachers are more like guides anyhow - with pom-poms and batons)

Let me know what you think...


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