Expectations....
Students in one freshmen band were being noisy and more talkative than I desired while I was handing back solo and ensemble sheets and reading out choice comments. One student replied, "What do you expect? We're in high school." That comment has rattled in my brain since then.
"A master can tell you what he thinks of you. A teacher, though awakens your own expectations."
Partricia Neal
Maybe I'll write that on the board tomorrow. Maybe not.
Craig Kirchoff came in to work with the group today in preparation for his clinic at OMEA conference on Friday. He's an amazing conductor and had the kids really sounding great. He's a true artist. There was much humbling in the room. I hope to be half that good someday. It was nice for the kids to get that experience with him. Maybe now they'll start looking up a bit more.
"A master can tell you what he thinks of you. A teacher, though awakens your own expectations."
Partricia Neal
Maybe I'll write that on the board tomorrow. Maybe not.
Craig Kirchoff came in to work with the group today in preparation for his clinic at OMEA conference on Friday. He's an amazing conductor and had the kids really sounding great. He's a true artist. There was much humbling in the room. I hope to be half that good someday. It was nice for the kids to get that experience with him. Maybe now they'll start looking up a bit more.