4/12/2023
Topic:
Students with Disabilities
Christina frierdich
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I had a student who desperately wanted to play the violin. Said student was born without fingers on both hands. He took piano and was able to read music and play simple Melodies. I ended up teaching him to read musical scores and conduct the orchestra. As he transitioned to high school we were able to put him on Tuba. He could work the valves and read bass clef from prior piano experience |
4/27/2023
Topic:
Tools and Strategies
Christina frierdich
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Two strategies I have used in Orchestra instruction are mnemonic instruction and peer grouping. The memorization of rhythms by word association/syllables has been very helpful teaching basic counting. Pairing certain students with more proficient students in duos, trios, quartets, has been highly effective where intonation and rhythmic knowledge is a concern. Smaller grouping also tends to boost self esteem among the less confident musicians. Modeling good posture for beginning students is also a plus. |
4/27/2023
Topic:
Assessment of Learning
Christina frierdich
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Having a student wanting to play the violin but physically incapable due to a deformity of his left hand, I was able to teach him conducting patterns instead. He learned the musical phrasing and with his knowledge of note reading was able to rehearse an assigned piece while reading the score. Through the use of technology, he videoed his performance and was able to demonstrate all appropriate tempo changes, expressive motions and stylistic interpretation. |