RJA#9c: Presentation Plan

Formal Outline
I. Introduction
a. Hook or capturing idea
b. State the thesis
i. Music students in America should be taught with a combination of oral and notated methods because it will give them a wider knowledge of music and allow them to play in a greater variety of ensembles.
II. Explanation of oral and notated methods of teaching
a. Oral tradition and method
i. Cultures and example ensembles associated
ii. Techniques and uses
b. Notated tradition and method
i. Origin and example ensembles associated
ii. Techniques and uses
c. Brief comparison of the two
III. Benefits of being taught with a combination of the two methods
a. Adaptation to new ensembles and situations
b. Ability to work with musicians and groups more effectively
c. Working for a greater variety of groups and ensembles there for increasing the chance for more income
d. Building better connections with the music world
i. More knowledge and variety of music will expose the musician to more people, increasing the chances of career building
IV. Why not focus on one method more?
a. Learning both methods can be more time consuming
i. Refute
b. More detailed study on a method would allow for more detailed learning
i. Refute
c. Specialization over variety and flexibility
i. Refute
d. The balance of the methods
i. The amount of instruction the student gets from one method to the other will not be even but more based on what their desires are
V. Conclusion
a. Transition thought
b. Re-statement of thesis
c. Concluding thought