A strong pedagogical and musical foundation is crucial to the artistic development of young musicians. The clinician will address the first days of instruction, transitioning to the “small instrument,” rhythm vocabulary, first-time challenges for beginners, the evolution of musical expression, and fundamentals time for various levels of middle school and young high school instruction. The goal is to use developmentally appropriate language and strategies to foster comprehensive musicianship. Technology-based, free resources will be shared to provide access to all students, and culture-building strategies will promote helping students become the best version of themselves.
Target Audience
Elementary, Middle, and High School Band and University Music Ed Students
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Clinician Info
Scott Rush
GIA Publications, Inc.
Scott Rush is the team lead for the “Habits” series published by GIA and currently serves as the conductor of the Charleston Wind Symphony. He is a graduate of the New England Conservatory of Music and the University of South Carolina and is the former Director of Bands at Wando High School in Mount Pleasant, SC. Under his direction, the Wando Symphonic Band performed at the 2007 Midwest Band and Orchestra Clinic and were BOA Grand National Finalists. Mr. Rush is active as a conductor, clinician, and adjudicator throughout the United States and Canada. He is the author and/or co-author of eighteen highly touted books, some of which include: Habits of A Successful Band Director, Habits of a Successful Musician, Habits of a Successful Beginner Band Musician, Habits of a Successful Middle School Musician, Habits of a Successful Middle School Band Director, Habits of a Significant Band Director, for GIA Publications. In 2010, Mr. Rush was elected to the American Bandmasters Association.