Popular Music Education and Modern Band
Friday, January 24, 2025
1:00 PM - 1:45 PM
Description
This workshop is centered on the belief that all people are musical. Participants will explore resources and methods for teaching popular music through performance in modern band. The content covered is applicable to K-12 and higher education classrooms and includes the culturally relevant music of students taught through approximation, music acquisition theory, and social equity.
Speakers
Mary Claxton
Learning Objective 1
Demonstrate understanding of modern band approaches and Music as a Second Language.
Learning Objective 2
Identify culturally-relevant resources and ways to incorporate them into their classrooms.
Learning Objective 3
Explore foundational instrument/voice techniques typically used in modern band.
Session Level
Elementary, Middle School/Junior High, High School, Collegiate, Administrator
Session Type
Lecture