Modernizing Practice Paradigms for New Music: Periodization Theory and Peak Performance Exemplified Through Extended Techniques

by Jennifer Borkowski, Adina Mornell (Editor)

Overview

The author examines how new music scores with extended playing techniques call for new practice structures. YouTube access to basic instructional videos and the streaming of sound files allows musicians today to learn easily and independently. Yet, the trailblazers in new music tackled new scores without these aids; they used imagination, experimentation and tenacity. Conscious use of both learning modalities can augment ideas of practice and performance preparation; expanding new music’s reach while preserving its fire. Practice is differentiated between the quick learning for an upcoming performance and the transformative learning that new music offers. Periodization theory from sport science provides a pedagogical framework for building both mental and physical stamina leading to peak performance.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9783631673973
Publisher:	Peter Lang GmbH, Internationaler Verlag der Wissenschaften
Publication date:	04/20/2016
Series:	The Art and Science of Music Teaching and Performance , #2
Pages:	118
Product dimensions:	5.83(w) x 8.27(h) x (d)

About the Author

Jennifer Borkowski received a masters in music performance and earned her doctorate in instrumental music education. She is a classical flutist, recording artist, certified figure skating professional and active as a researcher as well as a solo composer/performer.

Table of Contents

Contents: Using extended techniques to diagnose and reframe technical issues and to promote flow – A work ethic against mediocrity – Mental preparation – Physical preparation – Building stamina through extended techniques – Periodization of Heinz Holliger’s (t)air(e) – A periodized daily studies program.