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MUSICAL NOURISHMENT DESIGNING YOUR DAILY INSTRUCTIONAL MENU

NCMEA | Monday, November 7, 2022 | 2:00-2:50pm | BCC Salem Ballroom 1 A-B

FRONT OF HOUSE

Environment & Culture

KITCHEN ORGANIZATION

Mise en place

APPETIZER

Bite-sized offerings at the beginning of class to stimulate students musically, enhance fundamentals, establish classroom culture and work ethic.

RHYTHMS

Individually paced or full class portions available. Choose clapping/counting or playing. 6 minutes.

NOTE NAMES

Speed recognition or concept introduction worksheets available, season specific. 5 minutes

Train for the situation, not in the situation.

SALAD

Iceberg lettuce vs. kale – breathe to live vs. breathe to play

BREATHING – BASIC ROMAINE

Introduction to breathing for band. Includes an external breathing chant. 3 minutes

BREATHING – ELEVATED SPINACH

Daily routine. Includes an internal breathing chant. 2 minutes

BREATHING – SPECIALTY KALE

Daily routine. Includes an external breathing tube. 2 minutes

SOUP

Depth of flavor – better ingredients, better tone quality

CALL AND RESPONSE

Teacher led modeling. 3 minutes

ECHOES

Model student group followed by second student group. 2 minutes

AROUND THE ROOM

Consistent person to person. 2 minutes

FIRST ENTREE

Range development

LONG TONE PATTERNS

Includes Remington patterns, chromatic patterns, and diatonic patterns. 4 minutes

SCALE SEQUENCE

Carefully curated sequence of scales for effortless range extension. Comes with a side of scale donuts. 4 minutes

FLOW STUDIES

Season specific range and tempo available. 4 minutes

SECOND ENTREE

Technical development

FINGER DEXTERITY

Includes finger wiggles, finger ninjas, and scale patterns. 4 minutes

ARTICULATIONS

Season specific tempos and finger pattern pairings. Comes with a side of recommended syllables. 4 minutes

DESSERT

Fancy sprinkles to elevate the musician to the next level.

VIBRATO

Includes introductory level and advanced options. 2 minutes

Spiral Candy - Flute & Double Reed Vibrato
Flute & Double Reed Vibrato

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Ribbon Candy - Saxophone Vibrato
Saxophone Vibrato

DYNAMICS

Dynamics and Aperture

Super fun activity provided. 3 minutes

DIGESTIF

A drink served after a meal with the intention of aiding digestion

TAKE HOME MENU

Weekly practice menu for students available. 30 minutes

Credits:

Created with images by Prostock-studio - "Black chalkboard as mockup for restaurant menu" • murattellioglu - "3d render luxury restaurant cafe" • Andrey - "meal on a buffet spoon" • bit24 - "Mixed salad leaves" • minadezhda - "Soup with cabbage and meat" • fahrwasser - "Vegan lasagna with eggplant and tofu" • nazarovsergey - "Gourmet Main Entree Course Grilled rack of lamb" • jfunk - "colorful Birthday Cake with Sprinkles" • PiyawatNandeenoparit - "Hand holding water hose and watering to the plant in outdoor garden" • Maksim Shebeko - "winter cocktail in the bar" • teamjackson - "Freshly baked, Easter hot cross buns on an isolated white background." • Pixel-Shot - "Assortment of food delivery containers on table"