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Date Posted: 18:50:20 03/02/04 Tue
Author: Jackie Batteiger
Subject: Re: Choosing Literature
In reply to: Devin Bramel 's message, "Re: Choosing Literature" on 07:22:15 02/26/04 Thu

I agree with you Devin.

Some pieces that you present to your group my be so outside of their comfort zone, that they first bulk but then it may grow on them over time. If you never push the limits of the group both technically and aesthetically, they will not grow. Most of my students only like what is familiar. Our job is to expose them to all kinds of music.

I remember playing some piece by Hindemith(sp?) in band with Dr. Owen. I hated it at first. I thought "what is this noise?" But after practicing it and listening to a recording of what it should sound like, I learned to appreciate it more, even though I still wouldn't listen to it for fun or anything.

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[> [> [> [> Re: Choosing Literature -- Dr. O., 11:20:19 03/24/04 Wed [1]

HEY!! That piece was the Symphony in Bb, one of the great works ever composed for bands! Well, OK, I'll admit that Hindemith's music doesn't hold initial appeal for a lot of performers, or maybe even listeners. As Mark Twain said of Wagner's music "It isn't as bad as it sounds." Seriously, that is a consideration: in order to have students grow musically, it is necessary to expose them to some things which are unfamiliar, and many people aren't comfortable with that. You have to choose with care and thought, and recognize that the music might require time for the students to grow into it.


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