Score+Study

Score Study & Rehearsal Preparation

 1. Consider marking your score like this (by Ari Contzius): 2. Everyone should have their measures numbered. Even the conductor! It allows for a more efficient rehearsal.

 3. Give students positive, constructive ways to improve. Make your directions clear & not overly wordy.

 4. An upbeat and fast-paced rehearsal helps maintain student focus and attention.

 5. Incorporate technology to enhance your teaching and student learning.

 6. It is best to teach these music concepts in the following order: //rhythms, notes, articulations, dynamics, & musicality.// It is unrealistic to expect students to be able to play the dynamics when they are still having trouble with the notes and rhythms.

7. Save announcements for the end of rehearsal. This allows the most important learning to take place at the beginning of rehearsal.