Meet the 2019 KMEA ISW All-State Orchestra Conductor
We are honored to host Sey Ahn as the conductor for the 2019 Kansas All-State Orchestra. She has conducted All-State orchestras in Colorado, Kentucky, Texas, […]
Ensembles
Embracing Delegation: We’re all in this together!
“Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much” – Helen Keller “It’s amazing to hear how far the students have come […]
The Importance of an Ensemble Tuning Procedure in the Band Rehearsal
When I visit and observe rehearsals I always pay careful attention to the tuning procedure that is used. Though a variety of methods of intonation […]
The Error of Omission: Are Students’ Brains Naturally Lazy?
Recently, it was pointed out to me how frequently music students omit challenging aspects of fundamentals in order to shortcut the proper techniques. These infractions, […]
Preparation and Quick Tips for Your Next Spring Concert or Festival Evaluation
Permission for a one time reprint granted by © 2018 by the New York State School Music Association (NYSSMA®). All rights reserved. It’s a […]
One More Concert to Prep, Really?
The holiday concert season is quickly approaching! As an elementary music teacher, I generally refer to it as the most craziest time of the year. […]
It’s Not about Perfection; It’s about the Journey
Over my four decades of studying how to create an ensemble culture that results in consistent levels of excellence, I’ve focused more and more on […]
How Can We Embrace New Teaching Strategies and Building-wide Initiatives?
By Kim Pfeiffer, Goddard Public Schools Today’s teachers are inundated with many new strategies, school wide initiatives and one size fits all solutions to the […]
The Composer Diversity Database
For the last two years, my team and I have been building an online tool intended to help conductors, educators, and researchers find composers from […]
Why MCAs?: A primer on NAfME’s Model Cornerstone Assessments
Introduction A new year is in our midst and professional development certainly is focused on curriculum and new approaches for the upcoming school year. […]
