Post on 31-Dec-2015
Rehearsal Management: Who’s
In Charge?
Rehearsal Management: Who’s
In Charge?2011 Conn-Selmer Institute
Dr. Frank Tracz, Director of BandsKansas State University
2011 Conn-Selmer InstituteDr. Frank Tracz, Director of Bands
Kansas State University
What is Good Classroom Management?
What is Good Classroom Management?
Prepared Organized Orderly Efficient Effective Thorough Visionary
Prepared Organized Orderly Efficient Effective Thorough Visionary
Good Classroom Managers…
Good Classroom Managers…
Have management skills
Teach for mastery
Practice positive expectations
Have management skills
Teach for mastery
Practice positive expectations
Effective teachers “manage” their classrooms.
Ineffective teachers discipline their classrooms
Effective teachers “manage” their classrooms.
Ineffective teachers discipline their classrooms
Keys to SuccessKeys to Success
Student learning is drastically enhanced in a task-oriented environment.
Consistency!!!!
Student learning is drastically enhanced in a task-oriented environment.
Consistency!!!!
Characteristics of a “Well-Managed” Rehearsal
Characteristics of a “Well-Managed” Rehearsal
The “room” - layout, organization, cleanliness.
The “goods” - instruments, stands, equipment are accessible and available.
The “rehearsal manager” - efficiency, knowledge, and demeanor/personality.
The “room” - layout, organization, cleanliness.
The “goods” - instruments, stands, equipment are accessible and available.
The “rehearsal manager” - efficiency, knowledge, and demeanor/personality.
The “ Look” of a Well Managed Rehearsal
The “ Look” of a Well Managed Rehearsal
Students are deeply involved with instruction.
Students know what is expected and are successful.
Very little wasted time, confusion or disruption.
Climate is task oriented but has a positive flow.
Students are deeply involved with instruction.
Students know what is expected and are successful.
Very little wasted time, confusion or disruption.
Climate is task oriented but has a positive flow.
Where to “Begin”:Where to “Begin”:
The Rehearsal Room
Set Up
Equipment
The Rehearsal Room
Set Up
Equipment
Where to “Begin”:Where to “Begin”:
Bulletin Boards
Content
“Look”
Location
Bulletin Boards
Content
“Look”
Location
Where to “Begin”:Where to “Begin”:
“You”
Plan
Technique
“Look”
Voice
“You”
Plan
Technique
“Look”
Voice
Where to “Begin”:Where to “Begin”:
First Impressions
Establish control
Rehearse “routine”
When and Where to talk
First Impressions
Establish control
Rehearse “routine”
When and Where to talk
Know Your “Stuff”Know Your “Stuff”
Personality
Talents
Technique
Presentation=
Your Ensemble!!!!
Personality
Talents
Technique
Presentation=
Your Ensemble!!!!
“Nuts and Bolts”“Nuts and Bolts”
You must research and decide:1. How to introduce yourself2. Seating? Why?3. Set/Post schedule4. Attendance procedures5. Record keeping6. Effective discipline plan:
Rules Consequences Procedures
You must research and decide:1. How to introduce yourself2. Seating? Why?3. Set/Post schedule4. Attendance procedures5. Record keeping6. Effective discipline plan:
Rules Consequences Procedures
Age-Tested AdviceAge-Tested Advice
Use procedures to help learning Seek respect - not friendship Spend time teaching “your way” Be consistent Quality planning increases chances
for quality rehearsals.
Use procedures to help learning Seek respect - not friendship Spend time teaching “your way” Be consistent Quality planning increases chances
for quality rehearsals.
Components of “The Rehearsal”
Components of “The Rehearsal”
Entry to Room Warm-up/tuning/sight reading
Transition to Repertoire Literature/sections to rehearse
Teach for Concept Transfer End BIG, all inclusive, positive
Warm Down/Closure Review?
Entry to Room Warm-up/tuning/sight reading
Transition to Repertoire Literature/sections to rehearse
Teach for Concept Transfer End BIG, all inclusive, positive
Warm Down/Closure Review?
Teacher’s CreedTeacher’s Creed
Tell them what you are going to teach them.
Teach them
Tell them what you taught them.
Tell them what you are going to teach them.
Teach them
Tell them what you taught them.
Our Altar: “The Podium”Our Altar: “The Podium”
Purpose
Function
Process
Purpose
Function
Process
Things to Consider…Things to Consider… Baton/no baton Non-verbal communication Proximity Talk vs. playing Pacing Changing it up? Literature Delivery Psychology Behavior Modification Kids!!
Baton/no baton Non-verbal communication Proximity Talk vs. playing Pacing Changing it up? Literature Delivery Psychology Behavior Modification Kids!!
Bottom LineBottom Line
Prepare
Execute (Perform)
ENJOY!!
Prepare
Execute (Perform)
ENJOY!!
Books to ConsiderBooks to Consider
Teaching Techniques and InsightsJoseph L. Casey
Conductor, Teacher, LeaderEd Lisk
Teaching Band and OrchestraLynn G. Cooper
Habits of a Successful Band DirectorScott Rush
The First Days of SchoolHarry and Rosemary Wong
Teaching Techniques and InsightsJoseph L. Casey
Conductor, Teacher, LeaderEd Lisk
Teaching Band and OrchestraLynn G. Cooper
Habits of a Successful Band DirectorScott Rush
The First Days of SchoolHarry and Rosemary Wong
Dr. Frank TraczKansas State University
Ftracz@ksu.edu226 McCain AuditoriumManhattan, KS 66502
(785) 532-3816
Dr. Frank TraczKansas State University
Ftracz@ksu.edu226 McCain AuditoriumManhattan, KS 66502
(785) 532-3816