Achieve musical clarity by defining EVERYTHING-- note lengths, note shapes, pitch tendencies, balance points, specific dynamic measurements, even analytically pacing out the concert cycle. This session will show how, through an organized, methodical approach and a standard set of vocabulary and definitions, your ensemble can achieve musical clarity in performance.
David Roth
- Biographical Information
David Roth joined the faculty at Kell High School as the Assistant Director of Bands in 2008 and was named Director of Bands in 2011. Under his direction, the Kell Wind Ensemble has performed at the Midwest Band and Orchestra Clinic, Music For All Southeastern Regional Concert Festival, GMEA State Convention, January High School Music Festival (JanFest) in Athens, GA, and the Southeastern United States Honor Band Festival at Troy University. The Kell Marching Band is also a consistent finalist and award winner in contests across the southeast.
Mr. Roth is currently an active clinician, guest lecturer, adjudicator, and music arranger across the Southeast. His professional affiliations include Phi Beta Mu, the National Band Association, Pi Kappa Lambda, Georgia Music Educator’s Association, Music Educator’s National Conference, and Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia. Mr. Roth lives in Kennesaw, GA with his husband Jeff and nine-year old son Jacob.