"Since attending conducting workshops given by David Barg I have changed much of what I used to do. He has done what no one else has ever done in a way that works!
Now I go into a group of bored, squiggly, pre-teens with their feet in their laps, anywhere but on the floor and with the memory of David Barg's invectives in my ear I can turn those 20 or more kids into attentive, sitting on the edge of their seats, looking at me with all their muscles ready to play the music as it should be played and I'm a happy woman!!
Now I know how to get them responsible for their own orchestra and even to mark their parts with the pencil without my telling them. Every so often I read that part of my job is to help my students to become better human beings through the medium of music. I can see that is what David Barg is about." Original Letter
Now I go into a group of bored, squiggly, pre-teens with their feet in their laps, anywhere but on the floor and with the memory of David Barg's invectives in my ear I can turn those 20 or more kids into attentive, sitting on the edge of their seats, looking at me with all their muscles ready to play the music as it should be played and I'm a happy woman!!
Now I know how to get them responsible for their own orchestra and even to mark their parts with the pencil without my telling them. Every so often I read that part of my job is to help my students to become better human beings through the medium of music. I can see that is what David Barg is about." Original Letter
“Those two days of David Barg’s influence upon my teaching style have changed my way of looking at string education completely. Much of what I learned at both universities was excellent 'book knowledge,' but little understanding of how to inspire students and encourage them to make really excellent music.
This is what David offered me. He seems to have an innate understanding of how to encourage students to do their absolute best. Perhaps even more important, David knows how to communicate these skills to other educators. It became very clear to me that he knows how to show others how to have the same effectiveness in rehearsals as he has.
This concept of effectiveness in the musical classroom is an area of incredible need. I believe David has a clear understanding of how to bring music educators into deeper levels of success in their own teaching. I stand as one who has experienced just that.” Original Letter
This is what David offered me. He seems to have an innate understanding of how to encourage students to do their absolute best. Perhaps even more important, David knows how to communicate these skills to other educators. It became very clear to me that he knows how to show others how to have the same effectiveness in rehearsals as he has.
This concept of effectiveness in the musical classroom is an area of incredible need. I believe David has a clear understanding of how to bring music educators into deeper levels of success in their own teaching. I stand as one who has experienced just that.” Original Letter
"It has been totally night and day different since I took those classes from you. The difference in the orchestra and ensembles was so drastic everyone noticed. It was incredible! They were for real watching and following me and I was starting to be able to clearly say with my conducting what I wanted! I was so excited!" Original Letter
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"I have attended orchestra, band, music theory classes, etc.; however I don't believe that I have enjoyed or learned as much about music as I did in your time with us.
In the short time you were teaching, I began to understand how to really conduct music, and not just the notes. You got us to get the attention of students in a sensible way. I realize that many teachers go about motivation the wrong way, and I am glad that I won't be one of them." Original Letter |
"Your knowledge of conducting, tactful comments, and excellent recommendations made this session beneficial for everyone involved – both the conductors and observers. You made this a very safe environment and provided positive feedback and constructive criticisms for each conductor.
Your willingness to share your experience and knowledge was sincerely appreciated by the workshop's participants. You provided the teachers with very specific procedures and the evaluation sheets indicated they enjoyed and valued the session. Again, I thank you for a job exceptionally well done." Original Letter
Your willingness to share your experience and knowledge was sincerely appreciated by the workshop's participants. You provided the teachers with very specific procedures and the evaluation sheets indicated they enjoyed and valued the session. Again, I thank you for a job exceptionally well done." Original Letter