Author Archives: ohalterman

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ldNxQq_6mvyfDO99xRhuTC5E4i93btTR/view?usp=sharing While creating the visualization, I was focused on making a presentation that would be played in the beginning of an improvisation unit. I wanted this to be a way to show how the layout of the unit would work, as well as reviewing how the class is a safe place to experiment with improvisationContinue reading “Visualization”

Introduction “Improvisation in Music” The first text I chose is “Improvisation in Music” from the conference of the Royal Conservatoire.  This text discusses the history of improvisation in music, as well as improvisation in multiple genres. For my inquiry blog post, I will be using pages 12-16. This is the portion of the text thatContinue reading “Text Set”

For my inquiry blog, I will be exploring the application of improvisation in music education. In the National Core Arts Standards, improvisation is an important part of the music education experience. Unfortunately, improvisation is one of the most overlooked standards in music education. Improvisation can be daunting to teach. We wonder “How can I assessContinue reading “Where I Am, and Where I Want to Go”

Hi, all! My name is Olivia, and I’m an instrumental music education major here at UWM. I have played the French horn for the past nine years. I am currently a junior planning on doing my student teaching in the spring semester of 2021. As of right now, I am hoping to work as anContinue reading “Welcome to My Professional Blog”