Educational Articles
Below are descriptions of articles that have appeared in the Marshall Music newsletter. Click on the title to link to the article.
From Carnegie Hall to the 50 yard line
Approaching Concert and Marching Ensembles with the same “vision”
by: John T. Madden, Associate Director of Bands, Director Spartan Marching Band, Michigan State University
The title of this article was inspired by a visit that Dr. William D. Revelli made to Michigan State University in April of 1994. Dr. Revelli spoke to my undergraduate conducting class and other music education majors at MSU. It was a special and memorable day. One of the students asked of Dr. Revelli's days with the Michigan Marching Band and what “ensemble development” concepts he taught in the marching band environment. He replied with a definite expression of conviction on his face:
“I don't care if you're in Carnegie Hall or on the 50 yard line, a C is a C, and in tune is in tune!” William D. Revelli (b. 2/12/1902 – d. 7/16/1994) John T. Madden, Associate Director of Bands and director of the Spartan Marching Band offers strategies to incorporate “concert hall concepts” in to the marching band.
Marshall's Produces Band Pedagogical DVD & CD-ROM
Project includes interviews and implementation of the strategies used by five successful educators.
Marshall Music has produced an instructional DVD and CD-ROM of five band programs that have earned a reputation of excellence depicting how they develop their students' music fundamentals in the rehearsal.
The Games We Play
by: Al Johnston
Veteran master teacher, Al Johnston, discusses fun strategies for classroom management and the teaching of musical concepts.
Tips to Build and Strengthen Administrative Support for Your Instrumental Music Program
by Pete Lazaroff, Superintendent Van Buren Public Schools
Pete Lazaroff, a superintendent and former band director offers insights into building and strengthening your relationship with administration.
American String Workshop
Marshall Music, Eastman Strings and Malecki Music sponsor a week long clinic at the University of Michigan.
The “Humble” March
by: Prof. Douglas Bianchi
Director of Bands, Wayne State University
Professor Douglas Bianchi discusses the interpretation of the march.
Efficient Rehearsal Techniques, Part 2
by: William W. Gourley
This article discusses the procedure in developing pedagogical strategies to enhance the students' performance abilities.
Efficient Rehearsal Techniques, Part 3
by: William W. Gourley
This article discusses creating a lesson plan that incorporates skill development through a sequential curriculum emphasizing tone, intonation, technical facility, rhythm studies and chorales and teaching the demands of the literature in the warm-up.
Efficient Rehearsal Techniques, Part 4
by: William W. Gourley
Part 4 discusses creating a rehearsal schedule and strategies to maximize instruction in rehearsals.
Efficient Rehearsal Techniques: Creating Opportunities for Success
by: William W. Gourley
Part one discusses the steps necessary to prepare for rehearsals including assessing the ensemble's abilities, pedagogical development through curriculum development, music selection and score preparation.
Programming for the Standards
by: Mitchell Robinson Ph.D. University of Connecticut
Appointed Professor of Music Education Michigan State University for 2003
Dr. Robinson discusses the use of singing as one of the main criterion of the National Standards in music and strategies for implementation in the instrumental rehearsal and its benefits in the development of building independent, personal musicianship among students.
Conductor / Artist in Residence Program
by: William Gourley
This article discusses the benefits of utilizing guest conductors and artists in residence to enhance the instrumental ensemble program and ideas for implementation. Comments by: Lloyd Whitehead, past state president of The Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association and former director of bands for the Ida Public Schools; John Madden, Associate Director of Bands at Michigan State University; Jed Fritzemeier, orchestra director for Chelsea Public Schools; John Williamson, Director of Bands, Central Michigan University; Nat Lampman, Director of Bands for Saline High School.
Before You Place That Bid
An in depth article to guide you through the bidding process.
Lansing Everett High School gets new piano lab
Judith Evans, class piano instructor at Everett High School, spearheaded the implementation of an electronic keyboard lab to facilitate class piano instruction and theory.
Putting Students First
by: Professor Kevin Miller
Professor Kevin Miller, Director of Orchestras at Eastern Michigan University, and former orchestra director at York Comminuty High School, Elmhurst, Il, discusses the merits of focusing music education on the rewards to students through the experiences of his father, John T. Miller, a music educator for thirty years.
Searching the Web: sites that can help
A brief description of four music web sites containing useful information for the music educator.
Setting The Stage for the Future of Music
Music Advocacy = Program Success
by: Dr. Tim Lautzenheiser
Renowned music education advocate Dr. Tim Lautzenheiser presents strategies for ongoing advocacy and its importance to the sustaining of music education.
Steps to Musical Understanding: The Singing Instrumentalist
by: Dr Max Plank
Dr. Max Plank, Director of Bands at Eastern Michigan University and supervisor of student teachers presents strategies for improving the performance of student musicians addressing, tone quality, intonation, rhythm, technique and interpretation through singing.
Subdivide and Conquer
by: William W. Gourley
The importance of subdivision of the pulse to enhance ensemble unity and precision is discussed.
The National Standards in Music Education:
What every student should know and be able to do
by: Professor Randi L'Hommedieu
Professor Randi L'Hommedieu, Director of the School of Music at Central Michigan University discusses the implementation of the National Standards in Music Education in supporting all aspects of school music from library size, instrument budget to staffing, etc.
November, 2002
Justifications for music education
Getting back to the value of music making and
leaving the Mozart effect behind
by: Dr. Betty Anne Younker
Assistant Professor, Music Education School of Music, The University of Michigan
Dr Betty Anne Younker, Assistant Professor, Music Education School of Music, The University of Michigan discusses the need to broaden our vision for music education advocacy beyond the narrow scope of the “Mozart Effect” and similar research.
November, 2002
It doesn't sound good because it doesn't sound good
by: William W. Gourley
This article presents strategies to enhance tone quality, ensemble balance, intonation and listening skills.
February, 2003
by: William W. Gourley
The need to include advocacy as an integral pillar of the sustaining of a successful music program.
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