Using small ensemble music allows the music educator to use challenging music but give the student the part that is best for their ability. Progression of musical skills does not develop equally in all students. Students who experience ensemble playing from an early age tend to develop quickly and persevere when confronted with difficulty.
Helping students understand the cultural dimensions and contributions of the arts is easily understood when the students can play music from around the world and music from all centuries and in all styles. The fourth standard will be very visible in the works that we will present today. The third standard that asks students to respond critically to a variety of works invokes their curiosity and imagination which fosters creativity. Knowing and using arts materials and resources and analyzing information using critical thinking skills are part of working in an ensemble. The second New York standard for the arts agrees with the 21 st century skills list. One of the first standards that a music ensemble fulfills is the ability for students to perform and participate – collaboration, adaptability, and initiative – all very important characteristics that connects all of these standards. All of this can be overwhelming until we identify what we teach in an ensemble class. Works published on the Internet, such as the article from the Illinois Music Educators Conference by Tom Foust (January 24, 2013) helps give insight into looking for key words that align musical instruction with the Common Core. NAfME suggests drawing on reference to music in the Common Core ELA Standards to connect music curriculums. He is also an active member of the Association of Chenango Area Music Teachers (ACAMT), having served as both President and Vice President.Today’s music educator must be able to teach using the New York Standards for the Arts, 21 st Century Skills and understand the Common Core Curriculum. Norris is a NYSSMA (New York State School Music Association) adjudicator for both brass and jazz, and is currently serving as the NYSSMA Conference All-State Jazz Chair. He has also worked with student teachers in the music education program at Hartwick College since 1987. Norris also serves Hartwick College as an adjunct professor, where he teaches brass methods to future music education majors. He was also a guest conductor at the Hartwick College Summer Music Festival. Norris has been a guest conductor for music festivals in Chenango, Delaware and Fulton Counties in New Nork, as well as Berks County, PA. He is chapter advisor to the Sidney High School Tri-M Music Honor Society. Among his responsibilities are directing the senior high concert band, stage band, jazz combo and marching band, as well as teaching classes in music theory and music appreciation. He has been the senior high band director in the Sidney Central School District since 1985. Gregg Norris earned his Bachelor of Science Degree in Music Education from Hartwick College (Oneonta, NY) in 1984, and his Master’s Degree in Social Sciences from Binghamton University in 1991. Showing Support Showing Support Dropdown.Student Opportunities Student Opportunities Dropdown.Student Resources Student Resources Dropdown.
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