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| What are the aesthetic Universals? (7) Who identified them? |
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*Expertise/Virtuosity
*Non-utilitarian Pleasure
*Style
*Criticism
*Imitation
*Special Focus
*Imagination
*Dennis Dutton |
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| How do you prepare for an interview? (4) |
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Definition
*Soul searching- Am I really qualified for this job?
*Learn exactly your responsibilities before the interview? call teachers, learn about supplement, ect.
*Study thorouly the ISD and school web site. Visit the school campus and at least look around the campus before the interview
*The Day of the Interview, dress professionally, leave earlier than you would expect. Learn superintendent names, fine arts director, interviewer, and building principal(s) |
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| What is the correct protocol at the interview? (7) |
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Definition
*Shake hands firmly
*Listen actively
*Instead of asking questions as they come to your mind, TAKE NOTES and ask questions either at the end of the interview, or when prompted.
*Don't ask about salary. You should have already seen the online salary table. |
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| What is CBDNA? How is it divided? |
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Definition
*College Band Directors National Association
*Divided into districts, then schools. |
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| What is the Midwest Clinic? Where is it held and how often? |
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Definition
*Biggest/best convention for music educators
*Held annually in Chicago |
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Definition
| It focuses individualized attention and provides a good model of tone and technique. |
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| What is the 8 steps for setting up private lessons? |
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Definition
*Devise sample procedure document and contract.
*Obtain permission from the building principal; ISD superintendent and school board if needed
*Create a master list of private teachers; use resources like area studios, college students, other directors.
*Promote the idea through your music booster organization and by meeting with students
*Do criminal background checks of potential teachers and interview them
*Introduce potential private teachers through bios on your website (or personal visits)
*Have teachers and students agree on lesson day each week; sign contracts, keep copies for yourself
*monitor progress frequently at first with both teacher and student; insist that teachers give written assignments and evaluation. |
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