Integrating Modern Band into School Ensembles: Best Practices

Integrating modern band practices into school ensembles like concert bands, orchestras, or choirs creates a more inclusive and accessible environment for students by accommodating different learning styles, interests, and abilities. This presentation will cover topics of curriculum planning and repertoire selection, instrumentation and roles, technology integration, pedagogical approaches, what to avoid, and educator training in modern band pedagogy and technology.

Sharon Selinger has served as a Horn Instructor at Pine Crest School in Boca Raton, Florida, for more than 20 years. As Band Director of students in grades 4-12 at two campuses, she has integrated rock bands, music production, and other music technologies, including virtual reality immersive experiences, into the band program. As a freelance French horn player, she regularly performs with several ensembles, including the Southwest Florida Symphony, Miami City Ballet, Orchestra Miami, and the Symphony of the Americas. She is currently pursuing a master’s degree in Teacher Leadership at the American College of Education, where she also serves as a DEI Ambassador.

NAfME presents this live virtual event at no charge to all as a service to the music education profession. To register, you must enter your NAfME member information or create a nonmember account. After registering, check your email for instructions. A recording of this program will be available to all registrants for one week following the live event. Members can also view archived NAfME webinars in the NAfME Academy.

The views expressed are those of the presenter; they do not necessarily reflect the views of NAfME.