Re: [Hornlist] Re: Theory

2004-04-19 Thread Herbert Foster
One wonders what the "No child left behind" program will do to that. When you have to teach to standardized tests, I fear that learning, especially the arts, gets left behind. Herb Foster --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > In a message dated 4/18/2004 3:04:03 PM Central Daylight Time, > [EMAIL PROTEC

Re: [Hornlist] Re: Theory

2004-04-19 Thread Paul Mansur
On Monday, April 19, 2004, at 01:04 AM, Robert Dickow wrote: He could also whistle two-part Bach inventions (I heard him do it.). We should all aspire to these levels of attainment. Especially about the whistling. Ah, simultaneously? Froydis can do some two-part whistling; I've heard her. Chee

Re: [Hornlist] Re: Theory

2004-04-18 Thread Robert Dickow
While we hope students are prepared in theory, we have to start them from scratch anyway. Preparation is very weak for many of them. Many only can read one clef, and some can't read music at all, despite coming from band experiences in high school. Our theory course starts from the most elementary

Re: [Hornlist] Re: Theory

2004-04-18 Thread Robert Dickow
PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Sunday, April 18, 2004 1:03 PM Subject: [Hornlist] Re: Theory > In a message dated 4/18/04 1:00:29 PM Eastern Daylight Time,Hans Pizka writes: > > > > But WITHOUT basic knowledge in music theory NO PROGRESS. We got so many > >

Re: [Hornlist] Re: Theory

2004-04-18 Thread Klifemom
In a message dated 4/18/2004 3:04:03 PM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > I've lived some places where they had music theory classes available in > High School, most did not. How about in your areas? > I must admit, I am impressed with what the local public schools in Willi

[Hornlist] Re: Theory

2004-04-18 Thread MUMFORDHornworks
In a message dated 4/18/04 1:00:29 PM Eastern Daylight Time,Hans Pizka writes: > But WITHOUT basic knowledge in music theory NO PROGRESS. We got so many > young brass players, horn included, who are good players, but running > into difficulties because of missing basic education, as they have to