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Focusing on Musicianship in the Teaching of Brass
DATE:
July 13 - July 17, 2009
TIME:
Monday - Thursday: 2:00 - 7:30 pm
Friday: 10:30 - 4:00pm
INSTRUCTOR:
Dr. Colleen Conway
BRIEF DESCRIPTION:
The workshop is designed to provide participants with the skills to model and work effectively with students on brass instruments in group beginning instrumental music classes. In addition, students will gain knowledge and skills for rehearsing large groups of brass instrumentalists in secondary ensemble settings.
Topics covered include: musical readiness for brass instruction; basics of group music instruction; basic instrument playing positions; breathing; tone production; articulation; common problems of beginners; techniques for more advanced students (multiple tonguing; muting, vibrato); overview of common methods books and solo literature; basic characteristics of instruments in the secondary ensemble settings; and choosing repertoire with the brass in mind.
ADMISSIONS:
Workshops may be taken for graduate credit (NCFD), Continuing Education Units (CEU), or for personal enrichment without college credit.
GRADUATE CREDIT:
The workshop may be taken for graduate credit. Apply to the School as a "Non-Candidate for Degree" (NCFD) student: http://www.music.umich.edu/prospective_students/admissions/grad/music/app_proc/app_proc.htm
If accepted, you will pay for the credit(s) at the appropriate tuition rate (in-state or out-of-state).
Questions? Contact the School of Music, Theatre & Dance Admissions Office at 734-764-0593 or email at smtd.admissions@umich.edu.
Application deadline - June 1, 2009
CONTINUING EDUCATION UNITS:
This workshop is approved by the Michigan Department of Education for SB-CEU.
Total Number of CEU: 2.2
APPLICATION:
Personal enrichment and CEU participants complete the application below.
Application deadline - June 15, 2009
Online Application closed
Or print and mail: 2009 Summer Workshop Application
Mail all materials to:
Summer Programs Office
School of Music, Theatre & Dance
2005 Baits Drive Rm. 220
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor MI 48109
FEES:
Non-refundable Application Fee - $25 (not included in the workshop fee)
Workshop Fee - $450
SB-CEU Fee: $ 25 (optional)
CONTACT:
For more information about Summer Workshops, please contact Regina Ferguson, Program Coordinator.
Email: rcferg@umich.edu
Phone: (734) 764-5429
Fax: (734) 647-6916
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