News fom Our Affiliate Organizations GREGA, from pg. 48
Music Education degree from Central Missouri State University and a Masters in Educational Technology from the University of Missouri-Columbia. Since winter break Mike has been investigating a possible transition to a new look and format for our website. Thanks to Mike for stepping up to fill such an important organizational role.
A huge thanks goes to Nicholas Urvan for the work he has done as editor of our quarterly newsletter “The Reporter.” Nick has done a beautiful job creating an impressive-looking publication chock full of solid resources from our leadership and resource chairs. Through his vision and insight, Nick has found ways to improve the look and format of the newsletter, as well as finding ways to make the issues more easily accessible to our membership. Thanks to Nick for serving in this capacity and helping in the transition of the “The Reporter” editor responsibilities to James (Jake) Mauk.
Jake Mauk is in his first year as associate choral director at Lee’s Summit High School. He came to Missouri after receiving his Bachelor’s degree in Music Education at East Carolina University. He earned a Master’s degree in choral conducting from Missouri State University while serving as graduate assistant for Dr. Cameron LaBarr. Jake is enthusiastic about serving MCDA and his keen organization skills and attention to detail are sure to continue impressive publications as he takes over as editor of “The Reporter.”
MISSOURI AMERICAN STRING TEACHERS ASSOCIATION Kirt Mosier, president
Great Music - The Byproduct of a Great Teacher [This article is a reprint of an article published in the MFA Orchestra News Letter]
When we consider being a teacher in any capacity, there is no denying that we must be a leader and a manager of people. Without organizational and relational skills, we find ourselves with a mind full of musical knowledge but no one with whom to share it.
Before tackling leadership and management techniques we must consider our philosophies. My philosophy of teaching is the following: “I teach excellence and the dedication it takes to be excellent - music is the discipline that I use to teach these concepts.” Looking at this simple philosophy, we see music is listed as a “discipline.” Music is relegated to a “discipline” because we are developing young minds to systematically approach, problem solve, collaborate, interpret, and hone physical skills. All of these are great life skills. Surely the byproduct of teaching these important concepts will be great music! When we operate out of this philosophy base, we never run the risk of making the subject matter more important than the subjects themselves.
Practical Leadership and Management Techniques
A.D.M. - Advanced Decision Making. Early in my career, I realized I was reacting to situations and becoming angry at times. This reactionary mode does not serve students well and does not lead to a healthy environment. If we as leaders realize that along the way we are going to be disrespected, misrepresented,
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