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Date Posted: 11:23:35 02/04/06 Sat
Author: Derek
Subject: Re: Pop music in the ensemble setting
In reply to: Lindsay 's message, "Pop music in the ensemble setting" on 17:35:52 02/22/05 Tue

Well, I think there are two things that could be added to this huge discussion:

1) Are parents going to agree with this? If we start adding typical "pop" music into our concerts - I guarentee there'll be somebody in your audience that objects, for whatever reason. AND, if they object to you teaching their son or daughter pop music, how long will it be before support for the music program goes out the window?

2) Is there a chance some students will lose interest in being in the ensemble if part of the curriculum includes pop? You could have students at either extreme: One kid leaves because they object to pop music in general, while the other kid leaves because they object to singing or playing pop music - these kids have a feel for what pop music should sound like, and when it doesn't sound like that in rehearsal they become bored...

Just some more food for thought.

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[> Re: Pop music in the ensemble setting -- Tediyra, 00:24:13 02/06/06 Mon [1]

A little pop is ok. You need to teach students to look at modern music from an intellectual standpoint. However, to much can simply be devastating. Its too tempting to perform modern music "as heard" and often lacks the challenge needed for a choir of any level.


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