ACTIVE LEARNING ON THE ROAD

Student Learning Away from DSU Campus

WHAT IS CONDUCTING?

• A craft focused on expressive gestures to convey nonverbal meaning
• Communication
• An art that involves interpreting music
• “Musical Interpretation is an equal blend of intellect and intuition” – Pablo Casals
• A responsibility to lead others to understand music
• Pre-planned
• Spontaneous

WHAT DO I TEACH?

• Course Learning Outcomes
• Investigate and demonstrate nonverbal communication of the aural image through expressive conducting gestures.
• Develop a thorough understanding of aural image.
• Develop a thorough understanding of the score.
• Assess rehearsals and performances of self and others.
• Understand rehearsal methods and techniques.

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MINI LESSON

Basic Patterns:

1 – Sleeping Beauty Waltz - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wcYwFCNFEo8

2 – 76 Trombones - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SvX-JgdqRIo (15)

3 – Amazing Grace - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NDA3mF1NGOM (19)

4 – Battle Hymn of the Republic - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jy6AOGRsR80 (27)

THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN COLORADO CONDUCTING SYMPOSIUM�2019

• Reasons for symposium attendance
• Familiarity
• Gain hands-on, personal experience
• Learn from experts in the field
• Network with other directors
• Meet professors and see another campus
• Experience a new place
• (educational, cultural, interpersonal, fun)

TO COLORADO

Thanks to DSUSA for their help with funding

Students responsible for registration fees

Learning All Day!

USING DSU SKILLS

• In Workshops
• Literature
• Score Study

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• In Conducting Sessions
• Motions
• Independence

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Interpretation

UNIQUE LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES

• Structured vs Unstructured

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• Variety of New Opportunities

ENHANCED KNOWLEDGE

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• Special Learning Opportunities
• Direct, Personal Instruction
• Sessions
• Score study and basics
• Personal instruction from experts
• Social and Observational
• Personal connections with peers/pro’s
• Observe and learn from watching others

REMOVAL FROM THE NORM

Classroom vs Wider World Classroom

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CONCENTRATED TIME

Conversations at meals, planes, cars

PEOPLE TO CONNECT

Experts and colleagues

Bond with each other

Pix of students with clinicians, hosts

EVERYWHERE A LEARNING OPPORTUNITY

STUDENT PERSPECTIVES

Insights from our DSU Student Participants

CONCLUSIONS

• All departments can travel for educational benefit
• Learning experiences are abundant and come in a wide variety
• Concentrated time makes for excellent learning
• DSU students are learning skills that will benefit them
• Skills can be enhanced in many places
• Changing venue focuses students on learning

CONTACT

• Dr. Bryant Smith
• Director of Bands
• Dixie State University
• Eccles #111
• Ext. 7997
• Bryant.smith@dixie.edu