Wind class
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The wind class is a school class that takes part in a different form of music lesson instead of traditional music lessons . All students learn a wind instrument or drums for at least two school years , the class forms a symphonic wind orchestra .
In addition, lessons are set up in which the children are taught by a teacher with other students playing the same instrument (register lessons). A special musical talent is not required, the focus is on endeavoring to convey a long-term interest in music and to use the joy of mutual success to strengthen the class community. The scientific basis is a study according to which music-making by children and young people should improve their learning behavior and ability to concentrate .
The term wind class is also generally used for the collective learning of wind orchestra instruments according to the concept of wind classes.
concept
There are different concepts for setting up wind classes that are similar in their essential elements. A wind class is initially no different from a normal school class. The music lessons in a wind class are, however, a two-year class music course that is anchored in the timetable of general schools . In secondary schools, these are usually grades five and six. In addition, there are elementary schools that offer music lessons as wind instruments in the 3rd and 4th grades.
Each wind class child receives a loan instrument for which they take responsibility. Frequently used instruments are e.g. B. flute , clarinet , saxophone , trumpet , trombone , euphonium , tuba and drums . Oboe and bassoon are often not played in a wind class because they are difficult to play and, above all, expensive to buy, but are being used more and more often so that the students have a better sound experience from the beginning and therefore have more fun in the wind class. There are also wind classes that only work with brass. These are often used by brass bands. In order to learn the instruments together in a group, it is important that every child learns an instrument that is new to them.
In the community of the class, the children learn their orchestral wind instrument at the same time as a class; no previous musical knowledge is required. All students play in the class wind orchestra from the start, and a balanced line-up ensures that a full orchestral sound prevails from the start. Part of the concept is sheet music tailored to children and young people - often with well-known titles from pop, jazz and classical music - that is adapted to the learning progress.
The material of the wind class is in line with the curriculum and the educational standards contained in the new curricula are taken into account. In addition, the learning material adheres to the junior (E-exams) and D-exams of the Bavarian music schools and can therefore also be used in all other areas of Germany, as the E and D exams are the hardest in Bavaria.
Wind class lessons are action-oriented lessons and are therefore considered contemporary. Ideally, a wind class has three or two music lessons per week (depending on the music curriculum and the subject plan of the (federal) state), which are supplemented by one hour of instrumental lessons in the group. Public appearances open up everyday school life for the children and they have completely new experiences
Class music lessons must be supplemented by qualified instrumental lessons in small groups. For this purpose, general education schools can, for example, cooperate with music schools . Often there is also a collaboration with a qualified local wind orchestra. The instrumental teachers can impart more detailed knowledge of the instrument and playing technique in small groups than is possible in the general association.
After the teaching modalities have been clarified between the headmasters of the school in question and the music school, z. For example, the school's sponsoring association decides on the instruments that are played in the wind class. This is mostly done through a local music store. There are inexpensive leasing contracts for this, which are usually drawn up over 48 months. Until the instruments have been paid for, they remain in the administration of the development association and can then become the property of the school. In some cases, instruments on loan are provided by music schools, orchestras or associations. These costs and the costs incurred for the music school teachers can not only be borne by the school alone, but must also be borne by grants or by the parents in the sense of mixed financing. Therefore, the entry into the wind class requires a binding registration by the parents, in which they declare in writing that they are willing to bear these costs. After the start of the school year, a pupil from the wind class can no longer switch to another class.
The increase in the ability to concentrate and learn through regular use of an instrument has been scientifically proven. Better learning performance can be achieved by working together on a class goal. The class and orchestra community also brings about social learning effects such as the ability to work in a team , mutual consideration, and willingness to cooperate and help. Through performances and concerts , wind class students experience recognition and praise, which has a positive effect on the children's self-esteem. There is a very high level of motivation in wind classes.
history
Wind classes existed in the USA long before the East Westphalian music teacher Wolfgang Feuerborn at the Gymnasium Nepomucenum Rietberg developed a concept for class music making with orchestral instruments for the first time in Germany. Since he started working with the Yamaha Corporation in 1996, the idea has spread throughout Germany. Gradually, many educators were won over to the new concept through teacher training. After times of encouragement, but also of hostility from established colleagues, the wind class model is increasingly gaining acceptance nationwide and is included in the curricula of all federal states. Starting in 2001, there is an annual wind class congress for active wind class leaders. Since 2005 the concept has also been exported to non-German-speaking European countries. In March 2015, with the 1st European Classband Festival in Riva del Garda, Italy, another high point of development was reached.
Individual evidence
- ^ A b Wind class at the Liselotte-Gymnasium Mannheim. Retrieved December 28, 2019 .
- ↑ BläserKlasse - Yamaha - Germany. Retrieved December 28, 2019 .
- ^ Thomas Eckert: Brass in class. Accessed December 24, 2019 (German).
- ↑ Gerd Baumgarten: Wind class - know how. (PDF) Association of German Music Schools, May 10, 2003, accessed on July 12, 2019 .