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Disney Performing Arts Disney Fundamentals Workshop

Beginning bands and orchestras explore the fundamentals of performing with a Disney clinician and play a short segment set to a Disney animated film. Students learn how to shine under the guidance of an experienced Disney teaching artist. Disney music will be used to explore the fundamentals of performing, delving into musical concepts that reinforce your teachings. This 90-minute workshop culminates in an exciting finale; performing the musical accompaniment to a part of a Walt Disney Animation Studios film. This workshop is recommended for beginner bands and orchestras, in their 1st or 2nd year of playing.


Workshop Overview

The key topics covered in this educational "Disney Fundamentals: Beginner Band and Orchestra" workshop are:

Tone Production

  • Develop embouchure formation
  • Learn exercises to develop better breath control

Intonation

  • Discover the physics of sound and pitch
  • Demonstrate pitch-blending and matching skills
  • Build listening skills

Sight-Reading Skills

  • Find out what to look for in a new piece of music
  • Learn the importance of time and subdivision

Musical Technique

  • Improve articulation
  • Develop a feel for tempo and musical pulse

Musical Expression

  • Understand how to make the most of the melodic line, including watching the conductor and being sensitive to musical content

National Core Arts Standards

Disney Performing Arts Workshops fulfill many of the National Core Arts Standards for creation, performing, responding and connecting. Review the standards explored through this experience.

Are your students ready for this educational Disney Performing Arts workshop?

This workshop is the perfect blend of education and fun! Your beginning band or orchestra can explore the fundamentals of performing with a Disney clinician and play a short segment set to an actual Disney animated film. Chairs, stands, a piano, amps and all large percussion instruments are provided. Music is scored for concert bands, string orchestras, full orchestras or combined concert band/string orchestras. Your Disney teaching artist will select music appropriate for your group's grade level in order to achieve musical success within a short rehearsal period.

Disney Performing Arts Disney Fundamentals Workshop

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