Course Description
Learn strategies for having a more flexible, creative, and improvisation-friendly ensemble. We demonstrate how to embed aural skills and music theory into fun, groove-based ensemble exercises. Learn how to create opportunities for improvisation, to lead students (and yourself) through the early stages of improvisation in rock, blues, funk, and R&B styles. Discover methods for igniting student agency and ownership over rep and arrangements. Resource list included.
Course Objectives
Learning Objectives:
1. Help teachers incorporate aural learning, improvisation, and group arranging into ensembles
2. Utilize a wide range of technology tools and musical materials
3. Foster a spirit of inclusion, support diverse learning styles, and create culturally relevant instructional experiences
Learning Outcomes
Users will leave this course prepared to:
1. Incorporate aural skills activities into classes
2. Find moments for improvisation in existing repertoire
3. Co-create repertoire with students
Requirements for Completion
1. Watch PD video.
2. Complete required quiz.
Curriculum
- 1 Section
- 1 Lesson
- Lifetime
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- Hearing The Changes - Aural Skills and Improvisation Through Grooves2
