Warm-up's getting stale? Hear about approaches that engage creativity and critical thinking in the warm up process. Creative activities build focus and technique while balancing key ingredients: Consistency, Variety, Teamwork, Independence. The clinician will tap into observations of master clinicians and composer/conductors, plus insights from experienced mentor teachers. Enjoy their varied perspectives on creating thoughtful, inclusive warm-ups. With performers demonstrating, explore group/partner activities, fun games, and improvisation/composition sparks. For a longer or repertoire-based approach, or a quick jumpstart, these warm up ideas will make your rehearsals shine.
Target Audience
Middle and High School Band, including those who teach multiple types of ensembles (ex: band and strings)
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Clinician Info
Ruth Brittin
University of the Pacific
Ruth Brittin is Professor of Music Education at University of the Pacific. She works with undergraduates and graduate students. An active conductor, clinician, and adjudicator, she composes for wind band and orchestra (Excelcia, Wingert-Jones Pub). She conducts regularly, such as at Cazadero and La Honda music camps, and regional and state honor ensembles, such as Kansas’ Jr. HIgh Sousa all-state band and the California Orchestra Directors Association high school honor string orchestra.
As a leader in the research scene, she has served as editor and leader for music education organizations such as NAfME and ISME. She is a featured speaker at conferences and universities and performs on horn professionally throughout Northern California. “Dr. B.” holds Pacific’s prestigious Eberhardt Teacher-Scholar Award and the Faculty Mentor Award. Ruth taught instrumental music at middle and high school levels and earned degrees at Texas Tech University and her PhD at Florida State University.