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Setting Expectations On and Off the Podium

FMEA Conference Friday January 10, 2014

7:45 a.m.

by Kira Omelchenko, D.M.A.

Director of Orchestral and Strings Studies

The University of [email protected]


Introduction:What are Expectations?

The act or state of looking forward or anticipating; a prospect of future

good or profit

Expectations should be created, implemented, evaluated, reset, adjusted, altered, confirmed as

needed

Expectations are a choice and need to be consistent, practiced and

reinforced

Takes energy to set high and positive expectations


Quotes on Expectations:

“An attitude of positive expectation is the mark of the superior

personality.” –Brian Tracy (CEO and Chairman of Brian Tracy International Company)

“Excellence is the Result of

Caring more than others think is Wise,

Risking more than others think is Safe,

Dreaming more than others think is Practical,

and Expecting more than others think is Possible” –Anonymous

“Blessed is he who expects nothing, for he shall never be disappointed”

–Alexander Pope (English Poet)


Remain Positive, Remain Calm!


How Do I Set Expectations

in Rehearsals?Set own expectationsWhat kind of educator/director/conductor do I want to be? Start small-one goal a day easy to achieve

What kind of leaders/students/musicians do I want in my ensemble? What kind of attitude do I expect from the players? How do I expect the players to treat me and one another? What kind of environment/culture do I want established in rehearsal?

Then set expectations for the ensemble- start small

Share Expectations with students and ensembleHave an open discussion, compare expectationsLevel of Expectations varies and depends on director


4 Key Words:

InvestImplementInvigorate

Inspire


Invest:Planning and Commitment

The Body is our first instrument

Posture, Body LanguageFirst ImpressionsPhysical AppearanceOutfit- colors, dress professional

Create Rehearsal Schedule- map it out with pencilGeneral and Specific

Auxiliary instrumentsCommunication

Preparation! Score and form analysis, transpositionshistoric research, anticipate problem spotsPractice! Use a mirror, videotape yourself


Dress for high expectations!


Implement:

Put the plan into effect/actionSet attitude, mood, energy from the beginning, day 1

What do I expect of the players at the start of rehearsal?

The Podium and Conductor’s StandThe Clock- Start on time, end of time

Brass, Harp, Piano? Auxiliary instruments

Create the Culture you desireThe Psychology of the ensemble and mood of rehearsal

Use humor when neededBe stern and push when neededBe aware of the time of season, semester, exams, Time of day, and physical and mental state of players


Do your research!


• DInvigorate:

• Takes place during the rehearsal• Make age and ensemble-level

appropriate• Treat them professionally the way

I expect them to behave and play• Tuning Expectations• Hold players accountable• Hold myself accountable• Podium utilized for music• Prep beats in style of music• Don’t wait for them


Rehearsal Techniques• Start on a feel-good piece, get everyone

involved• Let the ensemble play a while before

stopping• Instrument vs. Player’s Name• Speak in 7 words or less rule• Corrections: Who, Where, What, Why/How • Active vs. Passive instructions• Start with a positive then give correction• Please and Thank You• Beware of over complimenting• Repeat/rehearse something 3 times rule,

then move on• Trust yourself, trust your ensemble• Danger words “Ok” and “Good”• Rehearsal Letters, be creative• Remain in musical world and mood/character


Use active terms musicians can relate to


Inspire:

End rehearsal on a Good Note! Upbeat MusicGoal is to inspire ensemble and To be inspired by the ensemble

Train students to train themselves and each otherTo take responsibilityHave student leaders/officersOrchestra Advisory Board

Video tape self and rehearsalsObserve tapes and evaluateDiscuss and Communicate with ensemble

Practice Concert bows, tuning, walking on/off, soloist(s) entrance/exits, group standing/sitting, etc.


Reflection of Expectations on Ensemble

• Invest- Students are expected to practice, be prepared, listening to the pieces, know history of music, style of composer and period of music.

• Implement- Students are expected to be ready to play at rehearsal, come in on time, tuned, warmed-up, rosined, pencil and music ready on stand. Come ready to work and with positive energy.

• Invigorate- Students are expected to maintain energy and focus throughout rehearsal. Use correct posture and technique, to lead their section. To share emotions, to be vulnerable, to make music together.

• Inspire- Students are expected to want to improve, to be excited after the rehearsal. To practice and know what to work on for themselves.


Uninspiring Conducting


Words of Inspiration

Music DirectorNeeds to provide the vision for the

ensemble Needs to be passionate,

inspirational, creative, yet vulnerable

Take risks, use humor, be spontaneous, be honest, be flexible, patient, positive, generous,

attentive, assertive, firm, nurturing, do the unexpected.

Setting expectations begins with you!

From Musical to Magical


Inspirational Quotes

“What would you do today if you had no fear?”

“All the world's a stage, And all the men and women merely

players; They have their exits and their entrances,

And one man in his time plays many parts,”

—William Shakespeare (As You Like It )

“In order to be irreplaceable one must always be different”—Coco Chanel



Thank you!

Questions?

Contact:

Kira Omelchenko, D.M.A.Assistant Professor of Music

Director of Orchestral and Strings Studies

The University of [email protected]

(813) 257-3762

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