Tri-M Quick start guide: How to set up your chapter
So you have decided to join the Tri-M Music Honor Society family, so now what? How do we select our membership? How do we select […]
Mentoring
What Makes a Great Music Teacher?
This article is reprinted with permission from Tony’s blog The Music Parent’s Guide. Greatness in teaching is just as rare as greatness in […]
New Teacher Choral Festival Preparation
It is finally here! Festival time! This is my favorite time of year and I hope you are looking forward to it as well. I […]
Mentoring at the KMEA ISW
New Teachers: You don’t want to miss these exciting sessions and the FREE New Teacher Luncheon this coming KMEA, February 22-24 in Wichita! […]
Steps to Combat Music Teacher Burnout
As we reach the midpoint of the school year, teachers around the state and country are re-evaluating curriculum, literature choices, enrollment numbers, schedule changes, etc. […]
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 […]
Ask the Experts: Beginning the School Year on the Right Foot
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. […]
Challenges in Small Schools
I’m now set to begin my 20th year of teaching – all of them in small schools in Kansas’ northwest district and I’m passionate about […]
Music Education and 21st Century Skills
To quote the author Robert Fulghum, “All I ever really needed to know I learned in kindergarten.” I would add, “All I ever really needed […]
