Raine Hollingsworth
Ms. Raine Hollingsworth is the director of orchestras at Dr. Phillips High School in Orlando, FL. In 2011, she earned her Bachelor's in Instrumental Music Education, and in 2015, she earned her Master's in Music Education, both from the Florida State University, both Magna Cum Laude. Ms. Hollingsworth has contributed prolifically to the Florida music education community through publishing articles, presenting sessions, serving in professional organizations, and serving as an adjudicator and clinician throughout the state of Florida. She has over a decade of experience in the classroom and is highly sought-after for her expertise, education, & experience. The
orchestras under her direction consistently receive Superior ratings at district, state, & national events, and are active in the community through arts outreach
performances.
Clinic Offerings
Diagnosing Your Orchestra: Common Pedagogical Ailments with Technique-Based Reme
Tone production, bow technique, and ensembleship. These and many other prominent areas of concern give even the most seasoned directors cause for frustration and distress. In this session, attendees will be shown real-world video examples of common pedagogical mistakes made in student orchestras and then provided with video examples of both individual and group exercises that can correct these errors, leading to an improved group sound through better individual technique.
Sculpting Sound: Technique as the Orchestra’s Palette
This session explores the nuanced artistry within orchestral performance, moving beyond the simple execution of notes to the deliberate creation of sonic texture and emotional depth. This presentation delves into how specific orchestral techniques—from bowing and articulation to breathing and vibrato—serve as the orchestra's palette, allowing musicians to "paint" with sound. We will examine how various techniques can be employed to shape dynamics, color, timbre, and convey expressive intent, ultimately demonstrating how mastery of technique transforms a collection of instruments into a cohesive, expressive force. Through illustrative examples and insightful analysis, we will reveal the profound connection between technical proficiency and the artistic power of music in the string orchestra.
Student-Led Sight Reading: Helping Your Students Own the Process!
As Music Performance Assessment season approaches, sight-reading can strike fear and dread into the hearts of teachers and students in classrooms everywhere. Fear not! This session will provide tried-and-true techniques that empower your students to take ownership of the sight-reading process with outstanding results.
The Bow And Tempo: The Surprise Reason Your Orchestra May Be Rushing!
Orchestra teachers everywhere have at one time or another lamented their ensembles’ seeming inability to count and stay together. No matter how loud we crank the metronome, how many after-school rehearsals or sectionals we schedule, or how many playing tests we assign, there’s always that one line, or section, or piece that inevitably falls apart. This presentation aims to reevaluate these struggles from the perspective of the approach to bow technique and articulation in the orchestral ensemble. Though there is no replacement for addressing tempo discrepancies and their clear ill effect on performance, this presentation hopes to illuminate how many tempo problems in the orchestral ensemble are really a bowing issue at their core. Attendees will be shown common bowing/articulation mistakes, their effects on ensemble tempi, and offered a wide array of tools for addressing these concerns.
They Just Aren’t Listening! How to Cultivate Students' Error Detection
A common frustration among music educators is students who seem oblivious to errors in their own playing and how they impact the ensemble's overall sound. This presentation tackles the challenge of students' lack of error detection by exploring the root causes and offering practical strategies for cultivating active listening and aural awareness. It will cover techniques for developing critical listening skills, empowering self-correction, and integrating error detection into daily rehearsals. Ultimately, audience members will leave with new methods for improving ensemble sound quality and developing more engaged, self-reliant student musicians.