Session Proposals
| Presenter Information | |
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| Presenter Name | Scott Rush |
| Presenter's Position | Habits Series, GIA Publications |
| Presenter's Short Biography | Scott Rush is the team lead for the “Habits” series published by GIA and currently serves as the conductor of the Charleston Wind Symphony. He is a graduate of the New England Conservatory of Music and the University of South Carolina and is the former Director of Bands at Wando High School in Mount Pleasant, SC. Under his direction, the Wando Symphonic Band performed at the 2007 Midwest Band and Orchestra Clinic and were BOA Grand National Finalists. Mr. Rush is active as a conductor, clinician, and adjudicator throughout the United States and Canada. He is the author and/or co-author of eighteen highly touted books, some of which include: Habits of A Successful Band Director, Habits of a Successful Musician, Habits of a Successful Beginner Band Musician, Habits of a Successful Middle School Musician, Habits of a Successful Middle School Band Director, Habits of a Significant Band Director, for GIA Publications. In 2010, Mr. Rush was elected to the American Bandmasters Association. He currently serves as Past President of the Servant Leadership Association for Music (SLAM). |
| Presenter's Address | 1029 Saltwater Circle Johns Island, South Carolina 29455 Map It |
| Presenter's Phone | (843) 408-6038 |
| Presenter's Email | Email hidden; Javascript is required. |
| Will there be additional presenters for your session? | No |
| Session Information | |
| Session Title | Creating Habits of Success for the Young Band |
| Session Description | A strong pedagogical and musical foundation is crucial to the artistic development of young musicians. Rush will address the first days of instruction, transitioning to the “small instrument,” basic solfege instruction, rhythm vocabulary, first-time challenges for beginners, musical teaching strategies, and fundamentals time for various levels of instruction, middle through high school. The goal is to use developmentally appropriate language and strategies to foster comprehensive musicianship. Technology-based free resources will be shared that will provide access to all students. |
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| Is this a demonstration session? | No |
| Sponsorship | |
| Will your session be sponsored? | Yes |
| Please provide the Sponsor's Name and Contact Information | GIA Publications, Inc. |