This section includes various articles and teaching tools Dr. Moore has used in lectures, trainings, and workshops. You will find:
*Dr. Moore’s 21 Tips for creating a successful festival experience for you and your students
*Ideas and suggestions for developing musically literate students…WHILE developing and maintaining a competitive, high-quality music program (yes, you can have both!).
*A how-to guide for incorporating American Idol-type text voting into your marching show.
*A step-by-step guide for practicing and “owning” your score.
*And more!
These resources are available to you for FREE, a gift from us at Beyond the Notes, Inc. to you.
So take your time, browse, download, and enjoy!
Conducting for Inspired Musicianship
Steven was published in the July 2009 edition of the Choral Director magazine. His article, “Conducting for Inspired Musicianship” gives you dozens of tips, ideas, and suggestions for conducting your most musical ensemble yet.
Click here to download the article: Conducting for Inspired Musicianship
Creating an Inspired Musical Experience: 21 Tips for Success at Festival
Steven was recently published in SBO magazine (www.sbomagazine.com)! His “21 Tips for an Inspired Musical Experience” will make the festival experience outstanding for your students.
Divided into “Stage Presence,” “Literature Selection and Performance,” and “Education and Ethical Issues,” these tips will make the festival experience one your students will always remember.
Click here to download the article: Creating an Inspired Musical Experience
Music Literacy in the Modern Band
High school bands continue to be performance-oriented. We have all felt performance pressure and understand how rehearsals can be impacted. Of course, we all have a goal to develop outstanding musicians. This article summarizes concepts and strategies for creating musically literate students while maintaining high quality performing ensembles.
Click here to download the article: Music Literacy in the Modern Band
The 2008 CSU Idol Show: How to Incorporate Text Voting Into Your Marching Band Show
The 2008 season for the Colorado State University Marching Band incorporated an unusual idea: audience participation. Using the concept from American Idol, they held a singing competition and the stadium audience voted on the winner. Read this article to learn how to incorporate audience participation through text voting into your marching band show.
Click here to download the article: The 2008 CSU Idol Show
Conducting Clinic: Supplemental Materials
The following documents were handouts created for various conducting clinics given by Dr. J. Steven Moore. Although originally intended to highlight and enhance his presentations, they also stand alone as educational tools. Click on any of the following titles to download the document.
Conductor Comments on O Magnum Mysterium
Phrasing Analysis of O Magnum Mysterium, Part I
Phrasing Analysis of O Magnum Mysterium, Part II
Performer Information for O Magnum Mysterium
Note Grouping for O Magnum Mysterium
Conducting for Musical Expression
Chamber Ensemble Approach to Listening and Watching
Chamber Ensemble Approach to Listening and Watching for the Jazz Ensemble