Friday 2:15 pm - 3:15 pm
L303
Drawing upon her extensive experience as a conductor and educator, Crider delves into the challenges that music educators often face when confronted with the task of score study.
Participants will learn how to dissect a musical score effectively, gaining insights into the composer's intentions, structural elements, and expressive nuances. Crider emphasises the importance of thorough score analysis in facilitating meaningful rehearsals and performances, ultimately enhancing the musical experience for both educators and students.
Through Crider's expert guidance, attendees will discover how to approach score study with confidence and enthusiasm, recognising it not as a nemesis, but as a necessity for artistic and pedagogical success in music education. This session promises to equip educators with valuable tools and perspectives to enrich their teaching practice and inspire a deeper appreciation for the art of music.
Following a distinguished 33 year teaching career, Professor Paula A. Crider continues to share her passion for making music through an active schedule as guest conductor, lecturer, clinician and adjudicator. She has enjoyed engagements in 48 states, Canada, Ireland, the United Kingdom, France, Singapore, Italy Germany, Spain and Australia. She is a professor at the University of Texas where she was twice awarded the “Eyes of Texas” award for distinguished teaching.