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 […]
Ensembles
KMEA All-State Jazz Band
The 2017 KMEA All-State Jazz ensemble auditions were organized and run by Cary Stahly, KMEA State Jazz Chair (Seaman High School). Dr. Gary Leopold is […]
Forgive Me My Tears: A Case Study of Inclusion in the Music Performance Classroom
Reprinted with permission from the Fall 2014 issue of the Idaho Music Notes Forgive me for my tears. I am sharing with you the story of […]
KMEA All-State Choir
We are looking forward to a great All-State choir experience! This year, 2690 students auditioned from all over the state. The choir consists of 256 […]
KMEA All-State Elementary Choir
Congratulations to the 160 singers who were selected for the 2nd KMEA All-State Elementary Choir. These 160 singers were chosen from 775 audition uploads and […]
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. […]
Signing and Singing – the Power and Emotion of Music
Reprinted with permission from the November, 2016 issue of High School Today by the National Federation of State High School Associations. By Steffen Parker, Williston, Vermont […]
Music that MOVES You! Strategies for Incorporating Movement in Middle School Music
Reprinted with permission from the Fall 2014 issue of Maryland Music Educator, the journal of Maryland Music Educators Association Before moving into higher education, […]
Engaging and Inspiring Your Students
Reprinted with permission from the Fall 2014 issue of NH Quarter Notes, the journal of New Hampshire Music Educators Association. Every summer as I prepare for […]
Saxophone Embouchure
By Dr. Anna Marie Wytko The embouchure, a word that translates from the French language as “mouth,” serves several purposes. The most basic purpose of […]
