Preband: The Link Between Recorder and Band

Presented by Ben Witter & Brittany Bauman

Time: Tuesday July 13, 15:30 EDT (Eastern Daylight Time)

The jump from recorder to beginning band instruments requires students to juggle learning many new skills at once. Preband allows students to simplify the process of learning a wind instrument by fusing beginning instrumental instruction with elementary general music. This session will explore the goals and benefits of a pre-band program for both educators and students. Preband is a highly customizable program which can be adapted for any teaching situation whether you are teaching remotely or in person. Practical strategies to support students at all levels, along with free resources, will be provided. Have questions? Now is your opportunity to ask an educator who has successfully started a preband program in their school.

In this session, Ben and Brittany will:

-Outline goals and benefits of preband for educators and students.

-Discuss practical strategies to begin a preband program.

-Provide free online resources that all teachers can access.

-Allow time for questions from attendees.