Advanced Rehearsal Techniques: The ART of Teaching from the Podium
Avanced Rehearsal Techniques: The ART of Teaching from the Podium is a new summer course developed by Eric Hammer, Director of Bands at University of the Pacific. The goal is to provide an opportunity for band directors from across the western U.S. to develop all the skills necessary to become truly effective teachers of comprehensive musicianship on the podium. Participants will also enjoy the chance to network with other motivated colleagues, and earn graduate-level professional development units (PDUs) for teachers, which may be used for salary advancement.
The format of the course is unique, intense and powerful. It begins with two days of emphasis on conducting followed by a week of morning sessions devoted to analysis and practice of teaching skills. Afternoons are devoted to practicums on each teaching skill with significant podium time for participants leading a lab band comprised of local high school students. Sessions on score analysis, repertory and time management are also included.
Two levels are offered: 1) Participants who will be fully immersed in all aspects of the ART course and earn 6 PDUs; and Apprentices who will observe and partake of skill development sessions but will have limited podium time in practicums and earn 3 PDUs. Students will be selected after a review of applications that include a videotape of recent rehearsals from their current teaching position and references from two mentors. Only ten will be chosen for the Participant level in order to ensure all get proper time on task during the course. Apprentice numbers will be open-ended.
■ Unique, powerful format with ten days of immersion in developing Band leadership skills.
■ Improved Conducting through significant podium time in workshop with a nationally recognized pedagogues and a professional lab band.
■ Handbook of ART skills with background, descriptors and analysis forms for use in summer workshop and future improvement of teaching from the podium.
■ Skill Development for teaching comprehensive musicianship in band through practice with experts and daily podium time during practicums with a lab band of local high school students.
■ Objective, meaningful input from expert faculty, colleagues and the lab band students.
■ Video recording and post-session review of all practicum sessions.
■ Information and exercises for in-depth score analysis, repertory, leadership and time management from panel of leading educators from across the Western U.S.
■ Networking and advocacy with other motivated band directors and leaders in music education.
■ Addresses National and State standards for music teaching.
■ Graduate-level professional development units (PDUs) for teachers, which may be used for salary advancement (upon district approval) from University of the Pacific, charter member institution of NASM, first Conservatory of Music west of the Mississippi and nationally recognized power in Music Education.
■ Improved Conducting through significant podium time in workshop with a nationally recognized pedagogues and a professional lab band.
■ Handbook of ART skills with background, descriptors and analysis forms for use in summer workshop and future improvement of teaching from the podium.
■ Skill Development for teaching comprehensive musicianship in band through practice with experts and daily podium time during practicums with a lab band of local high school students.
■ Objective, meaningful input from expert faculty, colleagues and the lab band students.
■ Video recording and post-session review of all practicum sessions.
■ Information and exercises for in-depth score analysis, repertory, leadership and time management from panel of leading educators from across the Western U.S.
■ Networking and advocacy with other motivated band directors and leaders in music education.
■ Addresses National and State standards for music teaching.
■ Graduate-level professional development units (PDUs) for teachers, which may be used for salary advancement (upon district approval) from University of the Pacific, charter member institution of NASM, first Conservatory of Music west of the Mississippi and nationally recognized power in Music Education.
For Admission to the Participant Level (full immersion/6 PDUs):
1) Completed degree in Music Education from NASM accredited institution of higher education
2) Completed single subject credential in Music Education
3) At least two years of secondary school teaching experience
4) Submission of 10-minute video from current teaching
5) Two letters of reference from established music educators
6) Professional Vita
7) In-person or skype interview with ART Director (Eric Hammer)
8) Completed online application.
Participants: total immersion in conducting workshop and all ART class sessions and practicums, 6 units/$250 per unit ($1,500).
For Admission to the Apprentice Level (limited hours/3 PDUs):
1) Completed degree in Music Education from NASM accredited institution of higher education
2) Completed single subject credential in Music Education
3) At least two years of secondary school teaching experience
4) Submission of 10-minute video from current teaching
5) Two letters of reference from established music educators
6) Professional Vita
7) Completed online application
Apprentice: attend and partake in some skill class sessions plus observation, reflection and contribution at conducting workshop and selected skill practicums, 3 units/$250 per unit ($750).
Optional Accomodations:
1) University Housing Package: 9 nights Single room 3 meals/day $614.80
2) Discount rate at: Stockton Hilton, mention "CPCE Art Program"
1) Completed degree in Music Education from NASM accredited institution of higher education
2) Completed single subject credential in Music Education
3) At least two years of secondary school teaching experience
4) Submission of 10-minute video from current teaching
5) Two letters of reference from established music educators
6) Professional Vita
7) In-person or skype interview with ART Director (Eric Hammer)
8) Completed online application.
Participants: total immersion in conducting workshop and all ART class sessions and practicums, 6 units/$250 per unit ($1,500).
For Admission to the Apprentice Level (limited hours/3 PDUs):
1) Completed degree in Music Education from NASM accredited institution of higher education
2) Completed single subject credential in Music Education
3) At least two years of secondary school teaching experience
4) Submission of 10-minute video from current teaching
5) Two letters of reference from established music educators
6) Professional Vita
7) Completed online application
Apprentice: attend and partake in some skill class sessions plus observation, reflection and contribution at conducting workshop and selected skill practicums, 3 units/$250 per unit ($750).
Optional Accomodations:
1) University Housing Package: 9 nights Single room 3 meals/day $614.80
2) Discount rate at: Stockton Hilton, mention "CPCE Art Program"
Dr. Eric Hammer is serving his twenty-second year as Director of Bands and Professor of Music Education at the University of the Pacific Conservatory of Music in Stockton, California. At Pacific, Eric leads the Symphonic Wind Ensemble and University Concert Band as well as teaching courses in Conducting, Score Analysis, Rehearsal Techniques, and Band Development. He also serves on the Planning & Priorities Committee, hosts the Pacific Western Concert Band Festival, advises the Pacific Pep Band, and supervises student teachers. Additionally, Eric conducts the Diablo Wind Symphony and the Pacific Concert Band while maintaining an active calendar of guest conducting, clinics, and adjudication throughout the country.
Julie West has taught middle school instrumental music in LAUSD for 36 years. She received her B.A. at UCLA and M.A. at CSUN. At Palms Middle School she has a music program of over 300 students in the bands, orchestra, beginning winds, beginning strings and jazz band. In addition, Julie teaches the Woodwind Methods class at CSUN.
Dr. Wayne Bennett, Professor Emeritus, joined the faculty of the University of Oregon School of Music in 1978 as Director of the Wind Ensemble and Faculty Artist in Clarinet. In 1989 he was appointed Director of Orchestral Activities and conductor of the University Symphony, and served in that position until his retirement in 2011. Prior to his appointment at the University of Oregon, he was a member of the faculties of University of Wisconsin at LaCrosse and Indiana University - Ft Wayne.
Dr. Christopher Chapman is the Director of Bands for the Oregon State University Department of Music, where he conducts the Wind Ensemble and Chamber Winds. Dr. Chapman guides all aspects of the program, and coordinates the wind band conducting area. Under his direction, the OSU Band Program has gained notoriety and praise from composers and audiences alike. Having toured extensively, the OSU Wind Ensemble has been featured in performance sites from Carnegie Hall in New York City to concert halls on the west coast of the United States as well as Japan.
