Bb Readings (Manfredo)

Pat Tregoning
MUS 23241
2-10-11

[Manfredo, Joseph., November 2006, Effective time management in ensemble rehearsals, Music Educators Journal pp.42-46]


     In this article, Manfredo talks about ways that you can set your rehearsals up to effectively manage your time. He also mentions how key the importance of pacing is in your ensemble's daily rehearsal. He also talks about common problems in our schools that ensembles face, that which is a lack of rehearsal time. He describes the key for creating good pacing and timing is through the job of planning out approximate time needed for each section of rehearsal. 
     I have yet to have the opportunity to "run" a large ensemble rehearsal so I have yet to experience it through that point. I have however experienced it through my TE1 and 2 both last semester and vastly approaching it again this semester. I remember the pacing of the time in my lesson was the toughest factor to work with in my lessons. 
     I agree with some of the ideas Manfredo talks about as well as his belief on the importance of pacing out your rehearsals. I plan to use this article not only in my TE's but also in the future when I begin teaching.