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Five Teachers, One Department: How Greenwich High School’s Music Faculty Shape a Shared Program

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Fourth in a series about the Greenwich High School Music Department, by James Bonney

 

Inside Greenwich High School’s music wing, classes vary widely. In one room, students rehearse orchestral passages in short segments. In another, a choir breaks down vowel shapes and phrasing. Elsewhere, band students adjust balance and articulation, while music production students build tracks on computers. Despite the differences in discipline and teaching style, the department’s five music teachers described a shared approach to instruction and collaboration that shapes how the program functions as a whole. Continue Reading →

Filed under: Arts, Schools, Barbara Friedman, Bethany Fuscaldo, Greenwich High School, Jason Polise, Luke Rosenberg, Michael Breaux

From Rehearsal Rooms to Responsibility: Classroom Culture Shapes Student Action at Greenwich High School

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“In Greenwich High School’s music classrooms, teachers say the work extends beyond learning notes, rhythms, and repertoire. Across band, orchestra, choir, and music production, students are expected to prepare independently, listen to one another closely, and take responsibility for outcomes that depend on the entire group….Last spring, those habits appeared outside the classroom. When band director Michael Breaux learned his position at Greenwich High School would not continue, students organized independently to advocate for the program and for him to remain.” – James Bonney Continue Reading →

Filed under: Arts, Schools, Bethany Fuscaldo, Dr. Barbara Freedman, GHS Music Dept, James Bonney, Jason Polise, Luke Rosenberg

Amy Bovin on Her Dream Job as Director of Bands at Greenwich High School

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“Even the first day of school, I was surprised so many students wanted to shake my hand and introduce themselves. That shows how professional they are. And at the end of class they thank me.” – Amy Bovin, GHS Director of Bands Continue Reading →

Filed under: Arts, Schools, Amy Bovin, Ben Walker, Bristol Eastern High School, Concert Band, Connecticut Music Educators Association, Danbury High School