MUSIC 23241: MUSIC TEACHING AS A PROFESSION
Mr. Marcus L. Neiman, Assistant Professor
Kent State University School of Music
Fall, 2011
CRN: 200910 – Section number: 001 – Class Days: TR 7:45a – 8:35 am - Classroom: SOM E202
Office: Band Office - 330.672.2965 - Telephone: 330.672.2965 (Kent Campus) - E-mail: mneiman@kent.edu
Office Hours: TR 9:00 – 9:55 am (Additional hours available by appointment)
BlackBoard and Text Readings
Submitted by: Ryan Critchfield
Submitted for: Mr. Marcus L. Neiman, lecturer
Date: 11/29/11
Music educators journal, Volume 93, Issue 5 Pages 26-31.
Summary of the Article: Webb’s article deals with the importance of good health for a singers voice, and ways to reduce risk factors both outside and inside of the practice room. On top of health issues, it points out issues that might arise from rehearsal spaces, like acoustics and the humidity in the air. For the performers and conductor, water is very important to both parties, so water should be readily available if possible. He mentions many more different scenarios and distractions that can take away from the class and cause unneeded strain on both student and teacher.
For the actual health portion of the article, he suggests that reducing stress reduces physical tension and can hinder the singers. Also physical health is as important, and sickness should not be taken lightly because of the spread of diseases. Another good thing to be aware of is a routine warm up exercise process, so that the choir does not wear out their voices immediately.
Personal statements: This article provided great information to me from a vocal perspective, which is a perspective I am all but familiar with. I don’t exactly plan on teaching a choir, but as I had stated in a previous post, it very well may happen, so I took this article seriously when considering what can hinder the human voice from being at its full potential. As a conductor you have to be aware of anything that can be causing a problem, and knowing how to correct it, if it is actually within your power to correct. Sometimes with personal issues with students, there is little you can do to help them out, if not just offering some encouraging advice to not strain themselves and get through the day alright.
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