The Sound of Inclusion
Well, here we are, fall weather is right on our doorstep and another school year is now in full swing. Even though it’s the season […]
General Music
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. […]
The Importance of Singing in ALL Music Classes
It is the goal of a professional musician to make playing an instrument or singing look effortless. This can only be achieved with years of […]
Behavior Disorders In The Inclusive Classroom: What Strategies Are Best?
There are several students in classrooms today who have differing needs such as learning disabilities, disorders, individual education plans, and more. Many students also suffer […]
Advice from the Experts: Technology in the Classroom
Technology! It can be both a blessing and a curse for music teachers. Since the Tanglewood Symposium in 1967, MENC (and later NAfME) has listed […]
Teachers, Are You Helping or Hurting?
When working with students, it is easy for teachers to feel accomplished because they reached the end of their lesson plan for the day. […]
Advice from the Experts: Winter Concert Planning
Kansas is blessed with great music teachers from around the state who have a great deal of wisdom and advice they can share with peers. […]
KMEA Mentoring Program
The Winds of Kansas are moving, again! Once again, our KMEA Mentoring Program is continuing to grow under the leadership of new KMEA President, Gretchen […]
Including, Engaging, and Educating the Exceptional Child in Music Education
In 1990, Congress updated The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) which emphasizes provision of educational opportunities for all students in the least restrictive environment. […]
Elementary Notes
We are just weeks away from our KMEA In-Service Workshop and the excitement is mounting! I am so thankful for the opportunity to get together […]
