40823 | Expressive Sight Reading for Orchestra |
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| Alexander, Michael | |
| Category: Methods/Collections; String Orchestra |
| Instrumentation: violin I,violin II,viola,cello,bass |
| Comments: Also composed by: Dackow; Brungard. 140 sequential sight-reading exercises applying the latest research in string pedagogy. |
| Description: Expressive Sight-Reading for Orchestra offers a sequential approach to teaching sight-reading in the string ensemble. Applicable to performing ensembles from middle school through high school, it provides a comprehensive curriculum for group sight-reading instruction. Features: Over 45 sequenced sight-reading pieces arranged for string orchestra by Michael Alexander and Sandra Dackow; Sight-Reading notes for the teacher written for each arrangement by Kathleen DeBerry Brungard; Materials organized into 12 units which progressively address bowing styles, rhythms, meter, and key (D, G, and C Major; b, e, and a Minor); Pre-test/Posttest in each unit for assessing individual student progress. Units 1-6 contain: Rhythm reading exercises; Scale warm-ups; A unison reading; 4-6 orchestra readings (Violin I & II, Viola, Cello & Bass). Units 7-12 each contain: Scale warm-ups for each piece; Longer orchestra readings. |