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A Presentation by

Trey JacobsandErich Wangeman

at theFlorida Music Educators

Association Convention Tampa, FloridaJanuary 15, 20152:45 p.m.

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We are always questioning…

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Men…Like a Challenge!

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! Men…Need to feel Community/Team!

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! Men…Constantly need Definition!

They need to reiterate the

goals/attitudes/ideals of the team.

(Notes Below…)

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Men…need clearly defined

Procedures that are practiced

and reinforced.

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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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Can seem

completely Off

Task…

…and still Absorb

Everything you are

saying!

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This drives usCRAZY!!!

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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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Men…

Will push to see how far they can go with an issue.

Sometimes they have no idea why.

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For the Boys!

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The Choir Nerd

(These are the easy ones!)

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The Reluctant Jock- Often times mean- Often times only respond to

negative reinforcement

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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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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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Mischievous Mean

There is a difference!

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! Getting down and dirty!

Sometimes you have to go there…

but there is always the line!

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Falsetto/Head Voice

Mixed Voice

MAN VOICE!!

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Restructure the Middle School Schedule

(If you can)

Male Vocal Arts Day

Get to the 5th Graders!!!

Elementary Tours

Recruitment

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Collect your NOSE!

Recruitment

High School!

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Building A Brotherhood

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Building A Brotherhood

Big/Little Brothers

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Building A Brotherhood

Play A Game 1/2 hour before rehearsal. Make

sure everyone can play the game!!!

(More Below…)

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Building A Brotherhood

Have Rehearsal Theme Nights!

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Building A Brotherhood

Celebrate with Pizza and Beer!

(In our case…Root)

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Are smarter and more

articulate than we give

them credit for!

YOUNG MEN….

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Are more accepting of each other when

the rehearsal environment has clearly

defined behavioral expectations….

…most of the time.

YOUNG MEN….

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Are far more sensitive

than they will show.

YOUNG MEN….

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Are extremely loyal

once your earn their

TRUST!

YOUNG MEN….

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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!!!

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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

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Warm Ups that help define the voice for young male singers.

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HEART!!!See Below…