lets hear it for the boys! a presentation by trey jacobs and erich wangeman at the florida music...
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Lets
Hear
It
For
the B
oys
!
A Presentation by
Trey JacobsandErich Wangeman
at theFlorida Music Educators
Association Convention Tampa, FloridaJanuary 15, 20152:45 p.m.
Lets
Hear
It
For
the B
oys
! Men…Constantly need Definition!
They need to reiterate the
goals/attitudes/ideals of the team.
(Notes Below…)
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ear It
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e B
oys!
Men…need clearly defined
Procedures that are practiced
and reinforced.
Lets
Hear
It
For
the B
oys
!
Men…need Structure
which is Consistent, but
require that the Lesson,
the Teaching Style, and
the hands on Tasks be
extremely varied.Notes Below…
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ear It
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e B
oys!
Can seem
completely Off
Task…
…and still Absorb
Everything you are
saying!
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the B
oys
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Men…
Will push to see how far they can go with an issue.
Sometimes they are very cognizant of this behavior.
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the B
oys
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Men…
Will push to see how far they can go with an issue.
Sometimes they have no idea why.
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ear It
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e B
oys!
The Reluctant Jock- Often times mean- Often times only respond to
negative reinforcement
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For the Boys!
Laissez-faire-Easy going
-Often rises to the top because his attitude is generally positive -Can be a jock or an “all boy” kind of kid
-Usually your rock solid baritone/bass
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ear It Fo
r
the B
oys!
Lost Boy
-Craves
acceptance
-Needs a place to
belong
-Will become
extremely loyal
without you
knowing about it
-Requires low
maintenance
Drama King (or Queen)
-Attendance Issues
-Stirs it up
-Requires HIGH maintenance
and extra assurance
-Best singer in the choir
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ear It Fo
r
the B
oys!
Lets
Hear
It
For
the B
oys
! Getting down and dirty!
Sometimes you have to go there…
but there is always the line!
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ear It
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e B
oys!
Restructure the Middle School Schedule
(If you can)
Male Vocal Arts Day
Get to the 5th Graders!!!
Elementary Tours
Recruitment
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ear It
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e B
oys!
Building A Brotherhood
Play A Game 1/2 hour before rehearsal. Make
sure everyone can play the game!!!
(More Below…)
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ear It
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e B
oys!
Building A Brotherhood
Celebrate with Pizza and Beer!
(In our case…Root)
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ear It
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e B
oys!
Are smarter and more
articulate than we give
them credit for!
YOUNG MEN….
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ear It
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e B
oys!
Are more accepting of each other when
the rehearsal environment has clearly
defined behavioral expectations….
…most of the time.
YOUNG MEN….
Let’
s H
ear
it F
or
the B
oys
!
OUR JOB:
Teach them to work together to create something beautiful,
creative, and artistic.
(This is something that sports can’t
do!)
OUR JOB:
Create a safe space where they can share a
piece of themselves.They will flourish……and so will the Choir!!!
Let’
s H
ear
it
For
the B
oys
!
Lets H
ear It
For th
e B
oys!
If you want to know more:
SWAGGER, GENTLEMANLINESS, AND BROTHERHOOD: EXPLORATIONS OF LIVED EXPERIENCES IN A HIGH SCHOOL MEN’S CHORUS By Andrea L. Ramsey