Date of Award
Fall 12-13-2024
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Music (MM)
Department
Music
First Advisor
Andrew Chybowski achybowski@pittstate.edu
Second Advisor
Jim Clanton jclanton@pittstate.edu
Third Advisor
Peter Chung pchung@pittstate.edu
Keywords
Interleaving, Music, Band, Celtic, Rehearsal
Abstract
The purpose of this thesis is to identify the merits of a band rehearsal structure that incorporates elements of an interleaving schedule, whereby multiple items of a similar nature are rehearsed in a mixed fashion rather than in a blocked format where one task is completed before moving on to the next. The project looks at the current state of research related to interleaving in the study of the arts, potential obstacles, motivational strategies to increase student receptiveness, and specific examples of how to implement the research in an intermediate band rehearsal. Included are resources and strategies for pitch and rhythm warmups as well as a look at the use of interleaving concepts in the rehearsal of Celtic Air and Dance by Michael Sweeney.
Recommended Citation
Reimer, Matthew, "Interleaving Practice: A Better Approach to Band Rehearsal Structure" (2024). Electronic Theses & Dissertations. 622.
https://digitalcommons.pittstate.edu/etd/622
