Active learning on the road Student Learning Away from DSU Campus

What is conducting? A craft focused on expressive gestures to convey nonverbal meaning Communication An art that involves interpreting music “Musical Interpretation is an equal blend of intellect and intuition” – Pablo Casals A responsibility to lead others to understand music Pre-planned Spontaneous

What do I teach? Course Learning Outcomes Investigate and demonstrate nonverbal communication of the aural image through expressive conducting gestures. Develop a thorough understanding of aural image. Develop a thorough understanding of the score. Assess rehearsals and performances of self and others. Understand rehearsal methods and techniques.

Mini Lesson Basic Patterns: 1 – Sleeping Beauty Waltz - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wcYwFCNFEo8 2 – 76 Trombones - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SvX-JgdqRIo (15) 3 – Amazing Grace - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NDA3mF1NGOM (19) 4 – Battle Hymn of the Republic - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jy6AOGRsR80 (27)

The University of Northern Colorado Conducting Symposium 2019 Reasons for symposium attendance Familiarity Gain hands-on, personal experience Learn from experts in the field Network with other directors Meet professors and see another campus Experience a new place (educational, cultural, interpersonal, fun)

Thanks to DSUSA for their help with funding To Colorado Thanks to DSUSA for their help with funding Students responsible for registration fees Learning All Day!

Interpretation In Workshops Literature Score Study Using dsu skills In Workshops Literature Score Study In Conducting Sessions Motions Independence Interpretation

Unique Learning Opportunities Structured vs Unstructured Variety of New Opportunities

Enhanced knowledge Special Learning Opportunities Direct, Personal Instruction Sessions Score study and basics Personal instruction from experts Social and Observational Personal connections with peers/pro’s Observe and learn from watching others

Classroom vs Wider World Classroom Removal from the Norm Classroom vs Wider World Classroom

Conversations at meals, planes, cars Concentrated Time Conversations at meals, planes, cars

People to Connect Experts and colleagues Bond with each other Pix of students with clinicians, hosts

Everywhere a Learning Opportunity

Insights from our DSU Student Participants Student Perspectives Insights from our DSU Student Participants

conclusions All departments can travel for educational benefit Learning experiences are abundant and come in a wide variety Concentrated time makes for excellent learning DSU students are learning skills that will benefit them Skills can be enhanced in many places Changing venue focuses students on learning

Contact Dr. Bryant Smith Director of Bands Dixie State University Eccles #111 Ext. 7997 Bryant.smith@dixie.edu