SUMMER WORKSHOPS  

The Art of the Orchestra Teacher: Playing Skills, Teaching Strategies, Diagnostics for Young Players, Rehearsal Techniques, and Podium Management

DATE:

              July 7 – July 11, 2008

INSTRUCTOR:

 

Stephen Benham, Duquesne University

Robert Culver, University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre & Dance

BRIEF DESCRIPTION:

The 'Art of the Orchestra Teacher' workshop format will be a laboratory/lecture format dealing with the factors effecting quality of instruction.  Topics will include Teaching from the Podium, Speed Learning Motion Games, Diagnostic Activities Enabling Strong Pedagogic Development of Skills, Non Verbal Teaching Skills, and Development of Chamber Music Skills for the Large Orchestral Ensemble and others.   Assessment process will include video analysis, peer review, reflection writing and faculty dialogue.

CONTINUING EDUCATION UNITS:

 

This workshop has been approved by the State of Michigan to offer SB-CEU’s.

Total Number of CEU: 2.1

GRADUATE CREDIT:

 

Graduate credit is available.  The 'Art of the Orchestra Teacher' workshop may be taken for one or two credits, which can be transferred to another institution's graduate program. Prospective students must apply to the School as "Not Candidate for  Degree" (NCFD) students, and, if accepted, pay for the credit(s) at the appropriate tuition rate (in-state or out-of-state). For further information, contact the Admissions Office at smtd.admissions@umich.edu.

COSTS:

Application Fee: $25

Workshop Fee: $450

SB-Fee: $  25 (optional)

REGISTRATION:

              2008 Summer Workshop Application

Mail all materials to:

University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre & Dance

Attn: Summer Workshops

2005 Baits Drive, Room 220

Ann Arbor MI 48109-2075

RELATED LINKS:

Music Education Department   

  

CONTACT:

    

For more information about other Summer Workshops, please contact the Summer Programs Office:


UM - School of Music, Theatre & Dance
2005 Baits Drive Rm 220
Ann Arbor MI  48109

Email: rcferg@umich.edu

Phone: (734) 764-5429
Fax: (734) 647-6916

 

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