Author Description
Written By Veteran Music Educator Peter J. Perry, Technology Tips For Ensemble Teachers Presents A Collection Of Practical Tips To Help Today's School Music Ensemble Director Incorporate And Implement Technology In All Aspects Of Large Ensemble Instruction. This Go-to Guide Offers Specific Methods For The Use Of Technology In Ensemble Instruction, Identifies Applicable Technologies, And Details Proven Ways To Successfully Use Those Technologies In Instruction. Tips Throughout The Book Vary In Type And Complexity, Allowing Directors Of All Technical Abilities To Use The Book Effectively To Meet The Unique Needs Of Their Ensembles And Students. They Also Offer Content-specific Examples For Technologies In Band, Orchestra, Jazz Ensemble, And Chorus Instruction, As Well As Emerging Ensemble Settings Such As Percussion Ensembles, Guitar Ensembles, Rock Bands, A Capella Groups, And Ipad Ensembles. With A Special Focus On Current Technologies Including Mobile Devices, Technology Tips For Ensemble Teachers Is A Timely And Useful Resource For Directors As Students And Classrooms Become Ever More Technology-oriented.
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THE THESIS
How can music ensemble directors effectively integrate modern technology into their daily instructional practices to enhance student learning? Peter J. Perry, a veteran music educator, provides a structured framework for incorporating digital tools into large ensemble settings. The book synthesizes practical methodologies and specific technological applications to assist directors in navigating the evolving landscape of music education, regardless of their prior technical proficiency.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Strategies for integrating mobile devices and emerging digital tools into rehearsals.
- Content-specific applications for band, orchestra, jazz, and choral ensembles.
- Guidance for non-traditional settings including guitar ensembles, rock bands, and iPad ensembles.
Scope Limits
- The text does not provide deep technical manuals for specific software or hardware maintenance.
- It does not cover music theory or pedagogical techniques unrelated to technological implementation.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Educators frequently cite this work as a practical, accessible resource for directors seeking to modernize their classroom instruction. Experts highlight the book's versatility in addressing both traditional and contemporary ensemble configurations.
Page Count:
256
Publication Date:
2019-01-01
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
019084048X
ISBN-13:
9780190840488
Music Education
Education
Teaching Methods
Technology
Instructional Design
Music Technology
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