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WHY MARCHING BAND?

WHY MARCHING BAND?. Philosophy and Justification. Marching Band and Music Ed. In what ways does marching band provide for a valid music education? What might administrators have trouble understanding about Marching Band?

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WHY MARCHING BAND?

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  1. WHY MARCHING BAND? Philosophy and Justification

  2. Marching Band and Music Ed • In what ways does marching band provide for a valid music education? • What might administrators have trouble understanding about Marching Band? • Does Marching Band hinder and effective music education in any way? Are there mixed signals being sent?

  3. The Musical Elements • Tone? • Technique? • Musicality and Phrasing? • Balance and Blend? • Musical discipline/memorization? • MARCHING BAND IS AN ENSEMBLE!!!

  4. Social Skills/Support • How does Marching Band help students develop socially? • What kind of support does a band program need? • The band is part of and serves several different communities…

  5. Values of Marching Band Participation • Performance opportunities • Individual musical development • Appreciation of different styles • Teamwork • Commitment • Leadership • Time management • Goal Setting • Band family atmosphere

  6. Values of Marching Band Participation • Sense of Belonging • Confidence and Self-Esteem • Opportunity to experience success and failure • Development of people skills • Stress management • Self-discipline • Excellence • Motivation • Physical Fitness

  7. Beyond the Band and YOU • Band - A model for the real world? • Who do you want to be? What makes the best successful?

  8. HOMEWORK!!! • Outline Musical and Non-Musical Justifications for Marching Band • Due: Jan. 24th

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