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Setting Expectations On and Off the Podium
FMEA Conference Friday January 10, 2014
7:45 a.m.
by Kira Omelchenko, D.M.A.
Director of Orchestral and Strings Studies
The University of [email protected]
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Introduction:What are Expectations?
The act or state of looking forward or anticipating; a prospect of future
good or profit
Expectations should be created, implemented, evaluated, reset, adjusted, altered, confirmed as
needed
Expectations are a choice and need to be consistent, practiced and
reinforced
Takes energy to set high and positive expectations
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Quotes on Expectations:
“An attitude of positive expectation is the mark of the superior
personality.” –Brian Tracy (CEO and Chairman of Brian Tracy International Company)
“Excellence is the Result of
Caring more than others think is Wise,
Risking more than others think is Safe,
Dreaming more than others think is Practical,
and Expecting more than others think is Possible” –Anonymous
“Blessed is he who expects nothing, for he shall never be disappointed”
–Alexander Pope (English Poet)
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Remain Positive, Remain Calm!
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How Do I Set Expectations
in Rehearsals?Set own expectationsWhat kind of educator/director/conductor do I want to be? Start small-one goal a day easy to achieve
What kind of leaders/students/musicians do I want in my ensemble? What kind of attitude do I expect from the players? How do I expect the players to treat me and one another? What kind of environment/culture do I want established in rehearsal?
Then set expectations for the ensemble- start small
Share Expectations with students and ensembleHave an open discussion, compare expectationsLevel of Expectations varies and depends on director
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4 Key Words:
InvestImplementInvigorate
Inspire
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Invest:Planning and Commitment
The Body is our first instrument
Posture, Body LanguageFirst ImpressionsPhysical AppearanceOutfit- colors, dress professional
Create Rehearsal Schedule- map it out with pencilGeneral and Specific
Auxiliary instrumentsCommunication
Preparation! Score and form analysis, transpositionshistoric research, anticipate problem spotsPractice! Use a mirror, videotape yourself
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Dress for high expectations!
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Implement:
Put the plan into effect/actionSet attitude, mood, energy from the beginning, day 1
What do I expect of the players at the start of rehearsal?
The Podium and Conductor’s StandThe Clock- Start on time, end of time
Brass, Harp, Piano? Auxiliary instruments
Create the Culture you desireThe Psychology of the ensemble and mood of rehearsal
Use humor when neededBe stern and push when neededBe aware of the time of season, semester, exams, Time of day, and physical and mental state of players
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Do your research!
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• DInvigorate:
• Takes place during the rehearsal• Make age and ensemble-level
appropriate• Treat them professionally the way
I expect them to behave and play• Tuning Expectations• Hold players accountable• Hold myself accountable• Podium utilized for music• Prep beats in style of music• Don’t wait for them
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Rehearsal Techniques• Start on a feel-good piece, get everyone
involved• Let the ensemble play a while before
stopping• Instrument vs. Player’s Name• Speak in 7 words or less rule• Corrections: Who, Where, What, Why/How • Active vs. Passive instructions• Start with a positive then give correction• Please and Thank You• Beware of over complimenting• Repeat/rehearse something 3 times rule,
then move on• Trust yourself, trust your ensemble• Danger words “Ok” and “Good”• Rehearsal Letters, be creative• Remain in musical world and mood/character
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Use active terms musicians can relate to
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Inspire:
End rehearsal on a Good Note! Upbeat MusicGoal is to inspire ensemble and To be inspired by the ensemble
Train students to train themselves and each otherTo take responsibilityHave student leaders/officersOrchestra Advisory Board
Video tape self and rehearsalsObserve tapes and evaluateDiscuss and Communicate with ensemble
Practice Concert bows, tuning, walking on/off, soloist(s) entrance/exits, group standing/sitting, etc.
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Reflection of Expectations on Ensemble
• Invest- Students are expected to practice, be prepared, listening to the pieces, know history of music, style of composer and period of music.
• Implement- Students are expected to be ready to play at rehearsal, come in on time, tuned, warmed-up, rosined, pencil and music ready on stand. Come ready to work and with positive energy.
• Invigorate- Students are expected to maintain energy and focus throughout rehearsal. Use correct posture and technique, to lead their section. To share emotions, to be vulnerable, to make music together.
• Inspire- Students are expected to want to improve, to be excited after the rehearsal. To practice and know what to work on for themselves.
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Uninspiring Conducting
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Words of Inspiration
Music DirectorNeeds to provide the vision for the
ensemble Needs to be passionate,
inspirational, creative, yet vulnerable
Take risks, use humor, be spontaneous, be honest, be flexible, patient, positive, generous,
attentive, assertive, firm, nurturing, do the unexpected.
Setting expectations begins with you!
From Musical to Magical
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Inspirational Quotes
“What would you do today if you had no fear?”
“All the world's a stage, And all the men and women merely
players; They have their exits and their entrances,
And one man in his time plays many parts,”
—William Shakespeare (As You Like It )
“In order to be irreplaceable one must always be different”—Coco Chanel
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Thank you!
Questions?
Contact:
Kira Omelchenko, D.M.A.Assistant Professor of Music
Director of Orchestral and Strings Studies
The University of [email protected]
(813) 257-3762