Commercial Music – a Paradigm Shift in Music Education
Reprinted with permission from NAfME and the Illinois Music Educator Journal; additional edits and video added by the author. Commercial Music Education has revolutionized our […]
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Curious, Collaborative Creativity: A Study in Transforming School Ensembles
Reprinted with permission from December 2016 of the NY School Music News This RSA Animate was adapted from a talk given at the RSA by Sir […]
I have student leaders… Now what?
Each year, students are encouraged to involve themselves in leadership training courses in order to become a student leader in their high school band program. […]
Students and Faculty—Stronger Together
Music teachers seldom anticipate the opportunities that may come through students. Harnessing the passion and enthusiasm of our collegiate students to the experience and resources […]
The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) and What It Means for Music and Arts Education
What is it? A brief background In December of 2015, with bi-partisan support, President Obama signed into law the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) thereby […]
Special Needs in the Music Classroom: Advice for Administrators
To best serve students with special needs in the music classroom there are many considerations that administrators should keep in mind to best serve not […]
The Kansas Festival Rubrics: Clarity for Large and Small Ensembles
A number of years ago, the festival committee that I chair began the still ongoing process of writing new adjudication forms for high school festivals […]
Maximizing Rehearsal Efficiency: Getting by with Less Rehearsal Time
Reprinted with permission from the January 2017 issue of the Washington Music Educator Voice Introduction The topic of how much rehearsal time is necessary to […]
WE ARE WHAT WE EAT! Thoughtful, Analysis and Aesthetic Based Programming
Part 1 – The Music! Many conductors believe that programming for their ensemble is one of, if not the most, important responsibilities of their position […]
Utilizing the National Core Music Standards in Your Large Ensemble
The 2014 National Core Music Standards are a great resource for those striving to be educators who teach music comprehensively through performance in large ensemble. […]
