More Opportunities for Kansas Choral Musicians
It’s finally happening!!! As many of you know, there is an additional ALL-STATE CHOIR coming to Kansas at the 2019 February In-Service Workshop! The final […]
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 […]
KMEA Visits Congressional Leaders in Washington D.C.
This summer, the leaders of KMEA joined more than 300 music educators to meet with their members of Congress as part of the NAfME Hill […]
How to Teach Stringed-Instrument Tuning
Reprinted with permission from the Spring 2017 issue of the Utah Music Educators Journal. Anyone who has ever played an instrument with strings recognizes that […]
You Should Start Your Own Middle School Boys Singing Group
Reprinted with permission from the Winter 2016 issue of the Massachusetts Music Educators Journal. It’s the age-old conundrum for many middle school choral directors: We […]
In Support of the Creative Arts
When considering participation in the arts as a part of a well-rounded education for students in elementary through high school, several considerations need to be […]
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 […]
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. […]
Developing Your Middle School Jazz Program
Reprinted with permission from the spring 2017 issue of the Rhode Island Music Education Review (RIMER). Having a middle school jazz program provides an enriching […]
KANSAS ASTA SUMMER WORKSHOP @ WSU
KASTA Summer Workshop Registration 2017 Featuring: Dr. Robert Gillespie Robert Gillespie, violinist and professor of music, is Chair of Music Education at Ohio State University […]
