Verification Quiz - Part Two - Top 10 Band Director Questions Answered by Peter Boonshaft, a KHS Clinician

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* 1. Contact Information

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Email Address for Certificate of Verification

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* 2. What does Peter believe is the primary reason that students quit band? Please check all that apply. (20 pts)

Peer pressure from friends not in band.

Involvement in school and club sports.

They don't think they're very good at it.

Non-support from parents.

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* 3. Which of the following did Peter suggest to get "kids to practice more and better?" Please check all that apply. (20 pts)

Guide students to create a "practice list" that include items to be checked off.

Encourage parents to provide monetary rewards for practice minutes.

Give students direction on how to practice.

Use a video-link online platform to monitor student home practice.

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* 4. What considerations did Peter suggest regarding the question on students switching instruments to achieve a balanced instrumentation in the band? Please check all that apply. (20 pts)

Approach it as adding something (doubling) as opposed to giving up something (switching).

It's not a good idea because it encourages the students to be a "jack of all trades but a master of none."

Switching or doubling is not a good idea because parents usually get upset having to invest more money in a new instrument.

Doubling provides a new outlet for students, i.e. a clarinet player getting to participate in jazz band on saxophone.

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* 5. What considerations did Peter suggest regarding the question "How do you make sure students really understand the concepts we teach?" Please check all that apply. (20 pts)

After a concept is taught, have a student turn to another student and teach it to them.

Create a list or curriculum of what we plan to teach and when.

Music educators should strive to be the leaders, rather than administrators, in what is taught in band.

Experiential learning, learning by doing.

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* 6. What did Peter discuss regarding the question "What is your opinion on the use of transcriptions in our band repertoire choices?" Please check all that apply. (20 pts)

Determine if the transcription effectively captures the essence of the original composition.

Transcriptions are always a good idea because they introduce students to "the classics."

Transcriptions are never a good idea because the role of a band director is to promote band music.

Ask yourself if the composer of the original would approve of performing the transcription.

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