Chapter 8 reflection

Broadening our ideas of performance using technology has been suggested in this chapter to be as simple as allowing a student to present sounds that interested them. The idea that this could be called performing is interesting. Musicians work very hard to produce quality performances that bring audiences to their feet, especially in a classical setting. To redefine performing as someone simply sharing their favorite sound creates humility in my mind. To share something that you have created or identified as being interesting is expression and performing as we’ve always defined it is expression. I believe redefining the concept of performing is important for students because it instills a level of respect in the minds of those who are listening. We want to teach to actively listen and respect other peoples ideas and this is a very simple way to do that. This also gives the performer a low intensity experience of sharing their own ideas. In a society where young people crave to express themselves it gives students a sense of pride and confidence when something as simple as their favorite sound is presented as something important to share.