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The Pedagogy of Norman Bolter as Examined through the Frequency Bone Summer Music Connection

Biggs, Curtis
http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=bgsu1639524840869279

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, Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA), Bowling Green State University, Contemporary Music.
Norman Bolter is a trombonist and pedagogue with an enormous output that includes recordings, pedagogical materials, and compositions. One large resource is a collection of pedagogical videos on YouTube. The bulk of these videos are from The Frequency Bone Summer Music Connection (FBSMC), consisting of about 100 videos that have been released every summer for over ten years. This document explains the unique pedagogy taught in Bolter’s FBSMC videos. Central to this pedagogy is the Overlay System, a system of learning which integrates technical mastery of the instrument with developing a deeper musicality. In addition to technical areas of playing trombone, the Overlay System delves into ways of developing greater variety and creativity in one’s playing. It also provides a way to develop artistry by instilling feelings and emotion into music, which is perhaps one of the most difficult concepts to teach. The Overlay System and other principles from the FBSMC videos show how Bolter is able to teach a healthy balance and interaction between technique and musicality. Bolter’s approach to preparing musicians for the professional field is discussed and how it interacts with other approaches. Interviews with Bolter and some of his former students also inform this document. These interviews are used to examine Bolter’s teaching approach and show his influence on the next generation of musicians.
Brittany Lasch, DMA (Advisor)
Elaine Colprit, Ph.D. (Committee Member)
William Mathis, DMA (Committee Member)
Farida Selim, Ph.D. (Committee Member)
Music; Music Education; Pedagogy; Performing Arts
Norman Bolter; Trombone; Trombone pedagogy; Frequency Bone Summer Music Connection; Music pedagogy

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  • Biggs, C. (2021). The Pedagogy of Norman Bolter as Examined through the Frequency Bone Summer Music Connection [Doctoral dissertation, Bowling Green State University]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=bgsu1639524840869279

    APA Style (7th edition)

  • Biggs, Curtis. The Pedagogy of Norman Bolter as Examined through the Frequency Bone Summer Music Connection. 2021. Bowling Green State University, Doctoral dissertation. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=bgsu1639524840869279.

    MLA Style (8th edition)

  • Biggs, Curtis. "The Pedagogy of Norman Bolter as Examined through the Frequency Bone Summer Music Connection." Doctoral dissertation, Bowling Green State University, 2021. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=bgsu1639524840869279

    Chicago Manual of Style (17th edition)

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