Texas Bandmasters Association
Bandmasters Review • December 2012
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Have room set up, organized and ready to go.
Students and director should be on best behavior.
Students need to have instrument, mutes, Daily Drill, music, pencils, chorale, and all
other needed material and equipment.
Student nametags are strongly recommended. Calling a student by name creates a better
rapport and a more positive, productive working environment.
Director should not be a "translator." Many directors feel the need to repeat/rephrase the
information the clinician gives. This just slows down the rehearsal and wastes time.
Don't make excuses.
Whenever possible, let the clinician determine the pace of the rehearsal.
Student Behavior
Eye contact with clinician when he or she is talking.
When asked questions, students should respond. The director may have to teach this skill.
Start and stop on time or keep instrument in playing position.
Mark music. Students and directors need to take notes and/or record clinic.
No talking.
Students should put forth a positive effort to do what the clinician asks, even if it is
contrary to what they have been previously taught. They should be told that the clinician
may ask them to do things differently. That's one of the reason you have a clinician - new
ideas.
Special needs students. PLEASE make the clinician aware of these students. Doing so
will eliminate many embarrassing and awkward moments.
Suggestions to help clinician have an enjoyable and productive time at your school.
Scores and any other music or Daily Drill on stand set up when the clinician walks into
the room.
A chair or stool if it is a long day.
Water
Lunch and/or dinner if the clinician is there during those times.
After-clinic discussion. Ask/answer questions. Set goals for next clinic.
Expectations for the Clinician:
Be reliable and be on time.
Proper attire
Positive attitude
Enthusiasm/energy
Ability to communicate
High level of musical skills and knowledge
A wide variety of strategies
Cl inicians: What Are They Good For?
Communicate
Schedule clinics early to get the times and dates you want.
Discuss fees with your clinician and how and when the clinician will be paid.
Let clinician know your expectations - or if have no idea, consult with clinician regarding
goals and needs; long term and/or short term.
A consultation with the clinician, prior to the school year, at which goals and
expectations are discussed, is advised.
Communicate with the clinician regarding all financial matters (see below).
Clinic environment
Students need to be prepped on the purpose of the clinic and on how to behave.
Director may want to give a brief biography of the clinician prior to the clinic. This helps
the clinician form relationships with students and director.