Episode 230 - 10 Things To Do After The Final Concert
May 10, 2023
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Discover 10 tips for engaging students after the final concert, such as turning in instruments late and completing assignments. Also learn about what to do after the concert, including learning jazz and organizing pop up concerts.
To keep students engaged after the final concert, turn in instruments as late as possible and incorporate small ensemble playing.
To maintain motivation, revisit the method book for mastery and encourage students to conduct pieces.
Deep dives
Engaging Activities After Final Concert
After the final concert, it can be challenging to keep students motivated and focused. To address this, tip number one suggests turning in instruments as late as possible to ensure students don't lose interest. Tip number two advises revisiting the method book for mastery, refining skills from an eight to a nine or even a ten. Tip number three recommends incorporating small ensemble playing, such as duets or trios, to keep students engaged. Middle schoolers, however, should be given shorter timeframes to avoid distractions.
Post-Concert Strategies
Continuing with the tips, tip number four emphasizes the importance of getting students caught up on any delayed work, while others play small ensembles. Tip number five suggests incorporating jazz lessons, as it is easier than one may think. Tip number six encourages having students conduct pieces, rewarding them for their bravery. Tip number seven recommends hosting pop-up concerts within the school to promote the band program. Additionally, tips eight to ten focus on tasks such as cleaning out folders, preparing for the next year, and collaborating with other teachers for co-teaching opportunities.
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The Science of Sound, 8 lessons that can be used in class or online. Students make instruments from objects in their home and learn about how sound works.
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