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What are your thoughts on 'rote' instruction?

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Shane Reinhard is a high school English teacher focused on English 9 Honors, English 11, Yearbook/Journalism, and AP Seminar.

'Rote' instruction is a practice that some band teachers use. But, others are not a fan of. Speak to your viewpoint on the practice and how you would use it or not.

Shane Reinhard

Shane Reinhard is a high school English teacher focused on English 9 Honors, English 11, Yearbook/Journalism, and AP Seminar.

"Personally, I am not a fan of 'rote' instruction. Though repetition matters, I would not use it with my intermediate or expert bands. Maybe beginners could this instruction, but that is where it would stop for me."

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