Tuesday, April 6, 2021 - 7:30pm
Hello all great current, former, and new members of ACWE!
ACWE is hosting a Masterclass on Zoom with West Virginia band director and music educator, Jim Allder, on Tuesday, April 6 at 7:30PM. Please join us!
James R. Allder is a Grammy Quarterfinalist Music Educator and Director of Bands at Greenbrier East High School in Lewisburg, WV. His school rock band program “2nd Block Rock” is recognized as an innovative addition to the instrumental music curriculum, providing educational and performance opportunities for students who may not be in traditional ensembles.
Here is the video of the Masterclass:
Jim talked about the process of making a band program more member-centered, giving members more of a sense of ownership, as well as encouraging creativity. He also discussed some of the challenges of running an instrumental music program in a rural school.
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