In this collaborative study, the authors examine a junior high school setting where teacher Charles Whitmer looks to “vernacular” music and community music traditions to inform and enrich a modern band program.
Authors: Kari K. Veblen – University of Western Ontario, Canada and Janice L. Waldron – University of Windsor, Canada. Published 02/18/2016.
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One thought on “New Genres in the Band Classroom: Of “Cold Frosty Morning” and the 7th Grader”
Bravo! I love this and think the video links really add to understanding how this band works, and can give band directors clear ideas on how to have a more locally rooted praxis.