YORK/OBA BEGINNING BAND SYMPOSIUM
What is it?
The Beginning Band Symposium provides an opportunity for professional development with an experienced clinician. Topics may include, but are not limited to, rehearsal techniques, repertoire ideas, introductory band class lessons, engagement and program development. BBS also allows teachers to connect with colleagues from across the province.
2024 FEES
Please note that you have to be a member of the OBA to attend the York/OBA Beginning Band Symposium.
The event fees are as follows:
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New/Renewing Membership (Regular) & Symposium Fee .............................. $85
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New/Renewing Membership (Student/Retiree) & Symposium Fee .... $50
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Symposium Fee
(Regular)........................................ $60
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Symposium Fee
(Student/Retiree)..............................$30
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By selecting either of the above two options, you agree that you are a member of the Ontario Band Association. Should you not be a member, you will be asked to purchase a membership upon confirmation.
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2024 FEATURED CLINICS
WORKSHOPS TO INCLUDE:
Helping students choose an instrument so they are happy and you are happy.
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Establishing correct instrumental playing habits, you will love their sound sooner!
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Selecting resources/repertoire that will work for your program.
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Developing rehearsal techniques to get your beginners playing expressively.
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Viewing the music room as an ecosystem to engage more of your students more of the time.
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Finding solutions to the challenges you face.
Schedule (2024)
8:30 – 9:00 Registration, coffee & muffins, secure your seat!
9:00 – 9:45 Helping students choose an instrument so they are happy and you are happy.
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Darrell Chrisp will work through strategies for helping students select a band instrument so they are happy and your band has the best start at having a well balanced sound.
9:45 – 10:45 Developing rehearsal techniques to get your beginners playing more expressively
With the help of the Castlemore Concert Band, Darrell will model tecahing/rehearsal techniques to improve the band's understanding of ensemble, tone, intonation, phrase, dynamics, ear training, and articulation. Your band will sound more experienced than it is.
10:45 Morning Break
11:00 – 12:00 Selecting Repertoire that will work for your program
Bring your instrument and enjoy Darrell's insight into some of the best new beginning band music (grade 0.5-1.5). She will also provide guidance on what to look for in music for your beginning band program.
12:00 Lunch Break
1:00 – 2:00 Establishing correct instrumental playing habits so you will love their sound sooner.
In this session, Darrell will share/demonstrate the lessons and routines she uses with her new band students during the first few months of school and the resources she uses to get the most out of her teaching time. These lessons include everything a student needs to be successful for the next three years of their middle school band program. Please have your instrument handy for this session.
2:00 – 2:15 Afternoon Break
2:20 – 3:00 Viewing the Music Room as an Ecosystem to engage more of your students more often.
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Our music rooms are living, breathing, fluid 'environments' that function best when interactions and relationships are built on respect and kindness. In this session, we will explore several of the variables and dynamics within our music programs that impact the day to day productivity and levels of joy that are attainable in our music spaces.
3:00 – 3:30 Finding solutions to the challenges you face.
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Ask Darrell for help with anything about your beginning band program so you can enjoy a successful year.
Clinician: Darrell Chrisp
Darrell Chrisp is Director of Bands and Choir at Golden Gate Middle School and has been teaching middle school concert band in Manitoba for twenty-five years.
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Darrell has served as a clinician and adjudicator at both provincial and national level festivals including the Regina Optimist Band Festival, the Manitoba Level One Band Festival, the Da Cap Music Conference, and the Tempo Music Conference.
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Darrell served as the guest conductor of the Manitoba Junior Provincial Honour Band, the Norman-Parkland Honour Band, the Eastman-Interlake Regional Honour Band and the Pembina Trails Middle School Honour Band. Darrell has also served as a Faculty Advisor for the University of Manitoba, Music Education faculty. She is married and is a dedicated mother to two teenagers.
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