What are some of the differences between Middle School music and High School music? Is practice at home required?
In middle school, students are introduced to the basics of singing and playing. In high school, we concentrate on strengthening the basics and moving into more complex and demanding techniques and music. Music is not just an “activity” but a discipline and art form that must be approached with care and effort. Hopefully, students begin to realize that there are greater rewards to playing or singing than just having fun with their friends. They also begin to realize that the more difficult the music, the more enjoyable and rewarding it is to perform it. No set time for outside practice is required. But, it is certainly obvious when students practice and when they don’t. The ensemble will not improve unless its members improve individually. I consider outside practice a sign of commitment and interest. The truth is, for musicians who are really “into it,” practice is not a chore, but something looked forward to. Students in high school are much busier than in middle school. Therefore, th
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