The Silent Rehearsal

I absolutely love this idea. Imagine that after you have been constantly exposed to something you eventually become numb to it. Imagine how numb we have become to noise. Even in a perfect classroom environment its still uncommon that the room will ever be silent - and when it is - such peace!

Imagine how much better students would be able to hear the music they are making - really absorb and understand it - if it isn't cluttered by chatter?

This is definitely something a music teacher should carefully and meticulously plan before trying to execute - going through all the symbols, having a structured rehearsal plan (imagine how much time you will save), and then of course how you will ensure the students really, actually don't talk during the class.

Here is the blogpost from Mrs. Stouffers Music Room Blog where she discusses the benefits of using The Silent Rehearsal with her band students.

Hope you music teachers feel inspired!

J.