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Philosophy and Justification
WHY MARCHING BAND? Philosophy and Justification
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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?
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The Musical Elements Tone? Technique? Musicality and Phrasing?
Balance and Blend? Musical discipline/memorization? MARCHING BAND IS AN ENSEMBLE!!!
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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…
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Values of Marching Band Participation
Performance opportunities Individual musical development Appreciation of different styles Teamwork Commitment Leadership Time management Goal Setting Band family atmosphere
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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
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Beyond the Band and YOU Band - A model for the real world?
Who do you want to be? What makes the best successful?
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HOMEWORK!!! Outline Musical and Non-Musical Justifications for Marching Band Due: Jan. 24th
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