WHY MARCHING BAND?

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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. 23rd