The Rehearsal: A Quick Guide to One Music Teacher's Retention Tool

The Rehearsal is the music teacher's most potent and powerful retention tool. Musically performed and well-attended concerts, memorable trips, trophies, superior ratings at adjudicated events, the sense of camaraderie and of belonging to something important that developsall of these and more play important parts in student retention in our performance ensembles. But they are probably not the pivotal elements. Rather, what happens during each and every rehearsal is the master key that unlocks the box labeled Student Retention. Educator David Newell, author of the critically-acclaimed texts, Classroom Management in the Music Roomand Teaching Rhythm, shares time-tested strategies and personal reflections that reveal how music teachers can help students make beautiful music during every rehearsalnot just during special events like those listed above. To retain students inmusic, they need to get hooked onmusic. More than anything else, it is the daily classroom experience that keeps them in the music program! Every rehearsal minute must be carefully harvested with intention and purpose. After reading David's book, The Rehearsal: A Quick Guide to One Music Teachers Most Potent Retention Tool, you'll know why a beautifully-crafted, aesthetically-driven, well-planned and fast-paced rehearsal is the key to keeping students in performance ensembles. The Rehearsal: A Quick Guide to One Music Teacher Publisher: Neil A. Kjos Music Company Instrument: Textbook Pages: 48