• UNL
• School of Music
• Summer 2009

Summer 2009 - Workshop Descriptions

NOTE: CONTINUING IN SUMMER 2009
A “non-credit” option will be available for all workshops, in addition to the “for credit” option. Contact Susan Tribby, Admissions Coordinator, by phone (402) 472-6845 or e-mail (music2@unl.edu) for non-credit registration, preferably before 6/15 for First Summer Session Workshops and before 7/6 for Second Summer Session Workshops.

First Summer Session Music Workshops
Open Registration via N-Roll:   March 9 - June 7

Body, Mind, Spirit, Voice: A Choral Workshop with Anton Armstrong · MUED 893B · Call #4156
1 hour of Graduate Credit · June 21, 6-9 pm; June 22, 9 am-6 pm (2 days) · 130 Westbrook

"For Credit" Costs:

·1 hr of Grad Credit & Clinician's Fee: $288 (resident) or $690 (non-resident) + fees

"Non-Credit" Costs: $50 (resident & non-resident) clinician's fee only, payable on 6/21.

Director: Dr. Rhonda Fuelberth, Associate Professor of Music Education, 347 Westbrook, 68588-0100 phone: (402) 472-3349; e-mail: rfuelberth2@unl.edu

Clinician: Dr Anton Armstrong

Description: "Body, mind, spirit, voice, it takes the whole person to sing and rejoice" - Helen Kemp. During this workshop, the clinician will discuss choral rehearsal and performance techniques focusing on the integration of physical, intellectual, spiritual, and vocal aspects into choral music performance. This session will help inspire and recharge you for another year of teaching! Dr. Armstrong is internationally known for his work with choirs of all ages and for his work with the famed St. Olaf Choir.

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Apple GarageBand & Songwriting: Teaching songwriting & Writing a Tune Myself · MUED 893A · Call #4139

1 hour of Graduate Credit · June 26, 6-9 pm; June 27, 9 am-6 pm (2 days) · 1.1 Westbrook

"For Credit" Costs:

·1 hr of Grad Credit & Clinician's Fee: $288 (resident) or $690 (non-resident) + fees

"Non-Credit" Costs: $50 (resident & non-resident) clinician's fee only, payable on 6/26.

Director: Dr. Dale Bazan, Assistant Professor of Practice, Music Education Area, 364 Westbrook, 68588-0100 phone: (402) 472-2986; e-mail: dbazan2@unl.edu

Clinician: Professor Dale Bazan

Description: Apple's GarageBand music sequencing software will be explored during this workshop. This software is intuitive, student-friendly, and fun to work with as you craft your own tune. Workshop attendees will experience the joys of writing their own songs, while also exploring how to enhance music education in schools by fostering student creativity through songwriting. This workshop will include guest speakers who will provide extra perspective.

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Second Summer Session Music Workshops

Open Registration via N-Roll:   March 9 - July 12

Outwitting Adjudicators: Improving Your Bands · MUED 893D · Call #4152

1 hour of Graduate Credit · July 13-14, 10 am-4 pm each day (2 days) · 104 Westbrook

"For Credit" Costs:

·1 hr of Grad Credit & Clinician's Fee: $308 (resident) or $710 (non-resident) + fees

"Non-Credit" Costs: $70 (resident & non-resident) clinician's fee only, payable on 7/13.

Directors: Dr. Dale Bazan, Assistant Professor of Practice, Music Education Area, 364 Westbrook, 68588-0100   phone: (402) 472-2986; e-mail: dbazan2@unl.edu
Professor Douglas Bush, Lecturer and Assistant Director of Bands, 361 Westbrook, 68588-0100   phone: (402) 472-1642; e-mail: dbush2@unl.edu

Clinician: Greg Mills

Description: Greg Mills will draw upon his 27 years as Director of Bands at Kings HS, Kings Mill, OH and vast experience as a member of the Central States Judges Association to provide insight into what adjudicators are looking for as well as preliminary adjudication training to assist band directors in meeting accepted standards. This insight will be connected to teaching and learning strategies useful in bettering your bands by getting practical suggestions on how to meet judges' expectations. Concert and Marching Ensembles directed by Mr. Mills have consistently garnered Superior Ratings and won many competitions over the past twenty-seven years. This past year the Kings Marching Band was declared the Grand Champion of Class AAA at the Mid States Band Association Championships. The Kings marching Band has been a MSBA Champion seven times during the last fifteen years and has placed in the top three every year. The band also was the 2008 Class AA Champion at the Massillon Bands of America Regional. The Kings Marching Band has consistently earned Superior Ratings at Bands of America Regionals and Grand Nationals competitions. The band has also won various caption and placement awards at Bands of America events over the last fifteen years. Practicing band directors and future music educators will benefit from this workshop. This workshop will take place during UNL's High School Marching Band Camp providing lab groups.
Course website with Registration Form

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Orff Schulwerk Level I · MUED 893J · Call #4141
2-3 hours of Graduate Credit · July 13-24, 8:30am - 4:30pm (2 weeks) · 130 Westbrook

Registration Deposit: A $50, non-refundable deposit, credited towards the clinician fee, is required.

"For Credit" Costs:

·2 hr of Grad Credit & Clinician's Fee: $900 (resident) or $1706 (non-resident) + fees

·3 hr of Grad Credit & Clinician's Fee: $1138 (resident) or $2346 (non-resident) + fees

"Non-Credit" Costs: $425 (resident & non-resident) clinician's fee only, payable on 7/13

Director: Dr. Robert Woody, Associate Professor, Music Education Area, 354 Westbrook, 68588-0100 phone: (402) 472-6231; e-mail: rwoody2@unl.edu

Clinicians: Karen Benson, Maggie Hoffee & Shelly Smith

Description: Orff Schulwerk relies on rhythmic speech, physical movement, and musical play to actively engage students in musical learning. This approach uses poems, rhymes, games, songs, and dances-all of which are natural and enjoyable to children-as springboards to educational music experiences. The cultivation of imagination and creativity is an important goal of Orff Schulwerk. Participants in this workshop will gain an understanding of the pedagogical processes of the Orff Schulwerk approach while building a collection of immediately usable classroom materials. Completion of the workshop provides Level I certification under the guidelines of the American Orff-Schulwerk Association.
Course website with Registration Form

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Orff Schulwerk Level II · MUED 893K · Call #4142
2-3 hours of Graduate Credit · July 13-24, 8:30am - 4:30pm (2 weeks) · 130 Westbrook

Registration Deposit: A $50, non-refundable deposit, credited towards the clinician fee, is required.

"For Credit" Costs:

·2 hr of Grad Credit & Clinician's Fee: $900 (resident) or $1706 (non-resident) + fees

·3 hr of Grad Credit & Clinician's Fee: $1138 (resident) or $2346 (non-resident) + fees

"Non-Credit" Costs: $425 (resident & non-resident) clinician's fee only, payable on 7/13

Director: Dr. Robert Woody, Associate Professor, Music Education Area, 354 Westbrook, 68588-0100 phone: (402) 472-6231; e-mail: rwoody2@unl.edu

Clinicians: Julie Scott, Maggie Hoffee & Shelly Smith

Description: Level II extends the foundation built in Level I with increased attention to how the Orff-Schulwerk approach facilitates conceptual understanding of music and movement. The roles of rhythmic speech, singing, playing instruments, movement, and improvisation will be considered in greater depth. Recorder instruction and performance activities will involve the alto recorder, as well as the soprano instrument. Participants also will engage in a broadening range of musical experiences that include more complex compositional elements, including modal melodies, changing meters, and varying accompaniments and textures. Completion of the workshop provides Level II certification under the guidelines of the American Orff-Schulwerk Association.
Course website with Registration Form

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The Dynamic Marching Band· MUED 893E · Call #4150

1 hour of Graduate Credit · July 16-17, 10 am-4 pm each day (2 days) · 114 Westbrook

"For Credit" Costs:

·1 hr of Grad Credit & Clinician's Fee: $308 (resident) or $710 (non-resident) + fees

"Non-Credit" Costs: $70 (resident & non-resident) clinician's fee only, payable on 7/16.

Directors: Dr. Dale Bazan, Assistant Professor of Practice, Music Education Area, 364 Westbrook, 68588-0100   phone: (402) 472-2986; e-mail: dbazan2@unl.edu
Professor Douglas Bush, Lecturer and Assistant Director of Bands, 361 Westbrook, 68588-0100   phone: (402) 472-1642; e-mail: dbush2@unl.edu

Clinician: Wayne Markworth

Description: Learn how to have a more dynamic and successful marching band! Contemporary ideas for drill design and marching band shows will be detailed - directly contributing to your marching band. Beyond the marching band organizational and curriculum matters, balancing life and band, rehearsal strategies, and many other helpful topics will be covered. This workshop, presented by Wayne Markworth author of The Dynamic Marching Band, will be helpful to practicing band directors and future band directors wanting ideas to take their band program to the next level. Wayne, who was the Director of Bands at Centerville High School in Ohio for 35 years, is considered to have directed one of the most successful marching bands. He also served as Fine Arts Coordinator for the Centerville City Schools for five years and High School Music Department Chair for 20 years. He presently teaches at Wright State University.
Course website with Registration Form

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