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Beginning Band Strategies for A ll Ages. Susie Lalama. Who is in your class?. Elective, Alternative, Dumping Grounds – Take all of them! Make each student feel wanted. Schedule Changes. Use time to your advantage Get to know your students General Music Activities Instrument Petting Zoo
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Beginning BandStrategies for All Ages Susie Lalama
Who is in your class? Elective, Alternative, Dumping Grounds – Take all of them! Make each student feel wanted
Schedule Changes • Use time to your advantage • Get to know your students • General Music Activities • Instrument Petting Zoo • Game Show
Instrumentation Mini Survey Ideal Instrumentation Set them up for success
Teach Fundamentals Posture is key Read their body language
Classroom Management Be Consistent in Expectations and Behaviors Be prepared for block scheduling
Method Books & More Use Book 1 Use Books 2 & 3 TOO! Student compositions Be creative
Bottom Line Beginning Band is FUN! THANK YOU s.lalama@umiami.edu