Technology Tips for Ensemble Teachers

Technology Tips for Ensemble Teachers
Author: Peter J. Perry
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Total Pages: 256
Release: 2019-08-28
Genre: Music
ISBN: 019084048X

Written by veteran music educator Peter J. Perry, Technology Tips for Ensemble Teachers presents a collection of practical tips to help today's school music ensemble director incorporate and implement technology in all aspects of large ensemble instruction. This go-to guide offers specific methods for the use of technology in ensemble instruction, identifies applicable technologies, and details proven ways to successfully use those technologies in instruction. Tips throughout the book vary in type and complexity, allowing directors of all technical abilities to use the book effectively to meet the unique needs of their ensembles and students. They also offer content-specific examples for technologies in band, orchestra, jazz ensemble, and chorus instruction, as well as emerging ensemble settings such as percussion ensembles, guitar ensembles, rock bands, a capella groups, and iPad ensembles. With a special focus on current technologies including mobile devices, Technology Tips for Ensemble Teachers is a timely and useful resource for directors as students and classrooms become ever more technology-oriented.

Technology for Unleashing Creativity

Technology for Unleashing Creativity
Author: Steve Giddings
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Total Pages: 225
Release: 2022
Genre: Computer music
ISBN: 0197570739

Introduction. Modern Music Education -- Creativity in Music Education -- Technology in Music Education -- The Informal Learning Approach -- Digital Audio Workstations -- Notation Software -- Other Online Tools for Fostering Creativity -- Makey Makey and Coding for Creativity -- Electronic, Digital, and Virtual Instruments -- Tech for Facilitating Creativity with Small Ensembles -- Other Considerations.

Practical Music Education Technology

Practical Music Education Technology
Author: Richard Dammers
Publisher: Essential Music Technology: Th
Total Pages: 133
Release: 2020
Genre: Music
ISBN: 0199832218

Practical Music Education Technology provides budget-friendly options and strategies that can be tailored to the needs of individual school environments. The book is essential reading for teachers on limited budgets looking to teach meaningfully with technology.

Interactive Visual Ideas for Musical Classroom Activities

Interactive Visual Ideas for Musical Classroom Activities
Author: Catherine Dwinal
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Total Pages: 241
Release: 2020-06-01
Genre: Music
ISBN: 019092988X

The digital interactive projection system is a staple of nearly every music classroom in the United States. By allowing teachers to show students methods and outcomes from a computer, these systems have become a necessity for reaching students who grew up as digital natives. But, as author and distinguished music educator Catie Dwinal demonstrates, such systems can be much more meaningful pedagogical tools than simple replacements for chalk boards. In this book she offers practical tips, tricks, resources, and 50 activities ideal to use alongside classroom projection systems. She focuses especially on tips and activities for beginning teachers, giving them the confidence to take a step out of their comfort zone and learn new ways of engaging students with technology. More than this, she provides reference materials that will serve as a trusted reference resource for years to come.

Tuning with Technology

Tuning with Technology
Author: John Denis
Publisher:
Total Pages:
Release: 2019-12-15
Genre:
ISBN: 9781733296700

Ensemble directors often ask students to listen to their tuning/intonation, but do students actually understand what it means to play in tune? Without a reference point, identifying out of tune notes may pose a significant challenge for young players. Tools such as the Harmony Director and Tonal Energy have provided directors with the ability to teach students to identify and correct intonation concerns, but can be confusing. Inside, music educators will find information and exercises they need to:Understand the basics of intonationUse the Harmony Director/Tonal Energy to provide pitch referencesDevelop good tuning habits among studentsImplement just intonation in rehearsalImprove overall intonation in the ensemble!

Using Technology with Elementary Music Approaches

Using Technology with Elementary Music Approaches
Author: Amy M. Burns
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Total Pages: 241
Release: 2020
Genre: Education
ISBN: 0190055642

"Using Technology with Elementary Music Approaches is a comprehensive guide to how to integrate technology into the popular elementary music approaches of Dr. Feierabend's First Steps, Kodály, and Orff Schulwerk It also includes ideas of integrating technology with project-based learning (PBL). It is written for elementary music educators who want to utilize technology in their classrooms, or possibly fear using technology but are looking for ways to try. It also can be used by new teachers, veteran teachers, teachers with very limited technology, teachers with 1:1 devices in their music classroom, and undergraduate and graduate students"--

Digital Organization Tips for Music Teachers

Digital Organization Tips for Music Teachers
Author: Robby Burns
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Total Pages: 257
Release: 2016
Genre: Education
ISBN: 0190261013

Digital Organization Tips for Music Teachers is a guide for educators looking to get a grip on the logistics of their job so they can focus on what really matters: teaching music!

Best Ideas for Teaching with Technology

Best Ideas for Teaching with Technology
Author: Justin Reich
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 413
Release: 2015-02-18
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1317476026

This practical, how-to guide makes it easy for teachers to incorporate the latest technology in their classes. Employing an informal workshop approach, the book avoids technical jargon and pays special attention to the needs of teachers who are expanding the use of computers in their classrooms. The authors focus on what teachers do and how they can do it better, and provide a wide variety of proven tools, tips, and methods for enhancing these activities with technology."Best Ideas for Teaching with Technology" provides extensively illustrated tutorials for a wide variety of software, online tools, and teaching techniques. It covers everything from lesson plans, to time management, how to show animation, blogging, podcasts, laptop strategies, and much, much more. In addition, periodic updates to the text will be available on the authors' website.

Teaching Band and Chorus in the 21st Century

Teaching Band and Chorus in the 21st Century
Author: Steve Raybould
Publisher: BNC Education LLC
Total Pages: 264
Release: 2008
Genre: Bands (Music)
ISBN: 1438278403

This guide provides a thorough description of the band or choral director's role and is perfect for new teachers starting out as well as veterans looking for new ideas. For the novice director, it could be subtitled 'everything you need to know about being a director, but don't know to ask.' For the veteran director, it could be sub-titled 'stuff they didn't teach me in college.' This guide, written by national music education mentors Steve Raybould and Kriston Feldpausch, addresses topics such as curriculum design, concert planning, marketing, problem solving, music technology, parent communication, and many more. It also includes real-life situations and solutions, practical use of technology in the band and choral ensemble, and examples for use in your classroom. Index included for easy reference. An excellent supplement to any teacher preparation program, this book has tips and tricks to breathe new life into your program.

Recording Tips for Music Educators

Recording Tips for Music Educators
Author: Ronald E. Kearns
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Total Pages: 113
Release: 2017
Genre: Music
ISBN: 0190465239

Recording Tips for Music Educators: A Practical Guide for Recording School Groups provides a go-to guide for music educators to plan and execute a successful recording project for school groups. For those teachers who are not comfortable with the recording process, this book functions as a catalyst to becoming comfortable with the planning, execution, and use of a school recording project. One of the most valuable tools for teaching is for students to be able to evaluate themselves. A good recording of the group helps students listen critically and make accurate evaluations of how well they have performed literature they have been taught over time. Covering planning, equipment needs, and equipment use, Recording Tips for Music Educators ensures that educators not trained in music production will be able to create praise-worthy recordings.