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Presenter Information
Presenter NameMarguerite Wilder
Presenter's PositionGIA Publications Author, clinician, Music Education Workshop Coordinator
Presenter's Short Biography

Mrs. Wilder is widely recognized as a conductor and clinician, having conducted All State and Honor Bands through out the United States, Canada, Europe and Australia. Serving as a resource person for in-service sessions, she works with both local and regional school systems and universities. Her clinics on Motivational Techniques for the Beginning Band are often featured at state and national conventions as well as 6 clinics for the Midwest Clinic.
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Mrs. Wilder is a contributing editor for the books: Do It Band and Recorder Methods by James Froseth; Habits of a Successful Musician and Habits of a Successful Middle Level Musician. She is a contributing author for Teaching Music through Performance in Beginning Band, Vol. 1 & 2: and Teaching Music through Performance in Middle School Band; GIA Publications, Inc

Marguerite is a graduate of the University of Georgia and Georgia State University. Professional organization affiliations include NAfME, GMEA, NBA, Phi Beta Mu and FAME. and Servant Leadership Association for Music Education.

Currently Mrs. Wilder serves as a consultant, clinician, author and editor for GIA Publications, Inc. and is a “Yamaha Master Educator”.

Presenter's AddressPO Box 280
Sautee Nacoochee, Georgia 30571
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Presenter's Phone(404) 234-3268
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Will there be additional presenters for your session?No
Session Information
Session TitleMeaningful Middle School Band Rehearsals
Session Description

"Meaningful Middle School Band Rehearsals"

The ultimate goal of a rehearsal and personal practice is an artistic performance. Daily routines start with warm up exercises and the practice of fundamental exercises that address the components of the music that will be used in the concert literature. The use of appropriate interval studies, slurs, articulation exercises, scales, chord progression studies, chorales plus rhythmic and technical exercises will be addressed. Young instrumentalists need an understanding of the structure of their band literature. They need to understand how rhythm, melody and harmony combine in their ensemble and personal performances. The use of lead sheets and practice loops facilitates the student’s understanding of how their individual part relates to the whole of the music.

Session Focus
  • Band - Middle School
Is this a demonstration session?No
Sponsorship
Will your session be sponsored?Yes
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GIA Publications
7404 South Mason Avenue
Chicago, IL 60638

Alec Harris, President of GIA Publications
[email protected]
Work Direct Line: 708) 552-9800‬