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Date Posted: 20:14:04 01/16/06 Mon
Author: Ben
Subject: Re: Tired Music Programs
In reply to: Lisa 's message, "Tired Music Programs" on 14:32:53 04/28/05 Thu

>What are some good ways to spice up a music department
>that has lost its flame so to speak?

In order for a music department/program to reclaim its "flame", its director must be willing to reach out to their students. As educators, we have to find out what our students want and enjoy. We need to find music that piques their interest, and jumpstarts their passion; the passion for music that we all share.

When a department loses its flame, I think it demonstrates a lack of communication between the director and his or her students. If communication improves, and a director acts on the input of their students, no "spice" is necessary (this is not to say that field trips and the like wouldn't be excellent educational and life-altering experiences).

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[> Re: Tired Music Programs -- Honoree Pouly, 09:30:02 02/02/06 Thu [1]

I think that to �spice up� a music program, the teacher has to be in touch with the students. It is important to gain their respect, and be able to talk to them. I think once that connection is reached they will be more willing to cooperate, and will learn more. The teacher could let them sing songs that they liked, that hopefully are still good pieces of music. Spice things up with some gospel or some medleys of broadways songs or oldies. That along with Mozart would help keep them interested. Tell them interesting facts about the music; get them interested in the actual music along with performing it. I also think that students actually like to be challenged and sometimes they don�t even know it so give them a few challenging pieces. The most important thing is to truly have a love for the music and convey that love to the students.

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