position as another school and observing each other’s rehearsals. Students from partnering schools can dialogue about analysis, discuss differences and similarities in approach to performance, and share live performances. Having a composer/guest clinician to work with ensem- bles is meaningful, but often funding is a concern. A videoconference with live interaction is an excellent, cost- effective opportunity worthy of investigation. This is another means by which composer Stephen Melillo is paving trends. Directors can learn about the ways in which he makes this tool a reality at
stormworld.com (select TOOLS, then Video Conferencing). In-house technology assistants are local experts within schools who know which resources are accessible to teachers and students. Music teachers can discover the vast technological oppor- tunities available when closely connected with these indi- viduals.
The utilization of technological resources impacts curricu- lum, programming, and ensemble performance. Careful and thoughtful research, planning, and programming fos- ter the growth of instrumental programs as innovative technology-driven opportunities for learning and perform- ing are embraced. The approach to rehearsal and perform- ance are critical in cultivating the development of student musicians, and the immersion of technology will dramati- cally influence ensemble classrooms. Part two of this arti-
cle series will focus on infusing electronic media into symphonic ensembles.
Elizabeth Sokolowski is the Learning Coordinator for K- 12 Music and Art Programs in the North Penn School District (Lansdale, PA).
sokolwe@npenn.org
Ralph Ford is Director of Bands and Coordinator of Winds and Percussion at Troy University (Troy, AL).
rford@troy.edu
Contributors: Walter Avellaneda graduated from
The Catholic
University of America in May 2007 and has accepted a position as Director of Instrumental Music at John F. Kennedy High School (Bellmore, NY) wally@wfamu-
sic.com
Tom Davis is K-12 Curriculum Area Lead Teacher for the Canandaigua City School District (Canandaigua, NY)
www.tomdavismu
sic.com
Dr. William V. Johnson is Director of Bands at The California Polytechnic State University (San Luis Obispo, CA)
wjohnson@calpoly.edu and
www.windorchestra.calpoly.edu
Stephen Melillo
www.stormworld.com
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