EPISODE · May 8, 2023 · 39 MIN
Episode 48: Exploring Music Composition to Spark Student Creativity
from Pass the Baton: Empowering Students in Music Education, a Podcast for Music Teachers · host Theresa Hoover and Kathryn Finch, Music Educators
This week, Kathryn and Theresa interviewed David Getz about how he incorporates music composition to spark student creativity. David is a high school orchestra teacher in central Illinois. He has also coached cross country, conducts a local youth orchestra, and recently published a book with F-flat Books, Unlocking Student Creativity Through Composition. As someone who was encouraged to compose and improvise at a young age, David recognizes how influential those experiences were. He now works to provide those same opportunities for his own students. Connect with David and learn more about his work: Website: www.davidgetzcreative.com Book: https://fflat-books.com/product/unlocking-student-creativity-through-composition/ http://www.composersguild.org/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidgetzcreative/ Get a free preview of Pass the Baton here: https://www.daveburgessconsulting.com/books/pass-the-baton/ Support Pass the Baton - Resources, Books, Coaching, and more! ➡ https://www.buymeacoffee.com/passthebaton For more info: https://www.passthebatonbook.com/ Free Download - Exit Tickets for Self-Reflection: https://landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/f8l7g9
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This week, Kathryn and Theresa interviewed David Getz about how he incorporates music composition to spark student creativity. David is a high school orchestra teacher in central Illinois. He has also coached cross country, conducts a local youth orchestra, and recently published a book with F-flat Books, Unlocking Student Creativity Through Composition. As someone who was encouraged to compose and improvise at a young age, David recognizes how influential those experiences were. He now works to provide those same opportunities for his own students. Connect with David and learn more about his work: Website: www.davidgetzcreative.com Book: https://fflat-books.com/product/unlocking-student-creativity-through-composition/ http://www.composersguild.org/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidgetzcreative/ Get a free preview of Pass the Baton here: https://www.daveburgessconsulting.com/books/pass-the-baton/ Support Pass the Baton - Resources, Books, Coaching, and more! ➡ https://www.buymeacoffee.com/passthebaton For more info: https://www.passthebatonbook.com/ Free Download - Exit Tickets for Self-Reflection: https://landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/f8l7g9
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