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Teaching Forte-Piano
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What are some good ways to obtain a well-balanced Forte-Piano with a small middle school band? There's always those kids who don't make a difference, then there are those who get too loud too fast. …Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Doug Mattsey Feb 24, 2011.
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Doug Mattsey replied to Nancy Cowan's discussion Teaching Forte-Piano"I've found giving them a syllable to sing helps reinforce what I'm talking about. Forte-piano="tah-oo". Full sound at the beginning and smaller embouchure to continue the air stream at the softer dynamic without going flat. Each…"
Nancy Cowan replied to Russ Weaver's discussion Middle School Fundraising"Our middle school has around 500 students. We sold the wristbands for $2 each. We made $700. We can only do this once this year, the PTO wants to do it too (plus we got a late start). Next year we may be able to do it 2 or…"
Nancy Cowan replied to Nancy Cowan's discussion Teaching Forte-Piano"I knew people had methods I hadn't dreamed of yet! I'll try these and let you know how it went."
Pamela A Rezach replied to Nancy Cowan's discussion Teaching Forte-Piano"Nancy,
I have found the following process is fun for the students and a valuable tool in getting them to understand the difference between each of the dynamic levels. Hope this helps:
Find a section in the band music - or create a…"
Nancy Cowan posted a discussionTeaching Forte-Piano
What are some good ways to obtain a well-balanced Forte-Piano with a small middle school band? There's always those kids who don't make a difference, then there are those who get too loud too fast. Anyone have any tried and true methods that work for them? Thanks!NancySee More
Nancy Cowan replied to Russ Weaver's discussion Middle School Fundraising"Our music boosters club sells "dress down day" wristbands. Our middle school has uniforms, and with the wrist band they can wear regular clothes for one day only. They can only wear the wristband on the alloted…"
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- University of Central Arkansas
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- Amphitheater School District
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- At 9:09pm on August 31, 2009,
Russ Weaver said… - Nancy,
Welcome to MSBandDirector.com. World's largest network of professional music educators, all working toward similar goals in the the specific area of Middle School Band. Begin by watching the movie located in the blog entitled, "How to Use MSBandDirector.com" and I believe you will find it helpful. Build your network by inviting colleagues to your page asap.
again welcome,
Russ WEaver
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