Happy March and MIOSM, everyone! This year in particular seems to be an important Music In Our Schools Month, as it is the 30th Anniversary of celebrating music education in the schools across our country. Music In Our Schools Month is a music advocacy initiative supported by NAfME (the National Association for Music Education). ToContinue reading “MIOSM: Music in Our School Month Resources”
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Happy 200th Birthday, Star-Spangled Banner!
This September, our National Anthem, “The Star-Spangled Banner” turns 200 years old!! I’ve been looking forward to this year for a few years and I am so excited it is here to share with my students. Every year, we learn about our National Anthem, but this year is particularly special! On Sepetember 14, 1814, 200 yearsContinue reading “Happy 200th Birthday, Star-Spangled Banner!”
Jazz Month and International Jazz Day: Part Three – Jazz Solos on Orff
In my final 2014 International Jazz Day post, I want to share a way to get your students participating in jazz instead of only consuming jazz. Jazz is truly a participation sport and its only when people start allowing jazz to pulse through them that they start to appreciate and enjoy jazz music. There isContinue reading “Jazz Month and International Jazz Day: Part Three – Jazz Solos on Orff”
Jazz Month and International Jazz Day: Part Two – 12-Bar Blues Progression
Yesterday I posted some resources, including the Chuck Vanderchuck PBSKids website, for teaching Jazz at the elementary level. Jazz is truly an American art form and although it is a world-wide phenomenon now, it started here in the Southern United States. I am proud to be an American and as an American music teacher, IContinue reading “Jazz Month and International Jazz Day: Part Two – 12-Bar Blues Progression”
Winter Olympics 2014 Music Class Activities
I confess….I am an Olympics-addict. I love the Summer Games, I love the Winter Games, I love any of the Games. I feel like as soon as the last Games ends, I am counting the months until the next one. Has anyone else figured it out it is a much longer wait from the endContinue reading “Winter Olympics 2014 Music Class Activities”
Recorder Resources
Happy New Year! Today was our first day back to school in 2013 and I am excited for what the remainder of the school year holds for my students and I in music class! With the arrival of January, for many of you, is also the arrival of a shipment of new recorders (or breakingContinue reading “Recorder Resources”
Fall Music Lessons on Pitch and Ostinato
I wanted to share two new Lesson Plans/Units I have on TpT. Yes, these are paid, because it took me many hours to develop, test, and produce them. But I think that you will find them to be fun, educational, and engaging lessons you can implement in your classroom with little to no extra planningContinue reading “Fall Music Lessons on Pitch and Ostinato”
Patriotic Music Resources for Patriot Day and Veteran’s Day
With Patriot Day and Veteran’s Day coming up very soon, I thought I would share with you some patriotic music resources. I hope you are able to use them in your classroom and can share a little patriotism with your students! Great Video on the History of our National Anthem, the “Star-Spangled Banner” “Fifty NiftyContinue reading “Patriotic Music Resources for Patriot Day and Veteran’s Day”
The Ultimate Music Teacher Organizer: Printables!
In keeping with the Back-To-School theme, I am sharing a printable with you today! We all love printables! In this printable download, you will find blank templates for Music Class lesson plans, grade books, and seating charts. These are designed specifically with music teachers in mind. We are unusual folk…we have 20, 30, or evenContinue reading “The Ultimate Music Teacher Organizer: Printables!”
Back-To-School Music Class Resources
By now, most school systems are out for summer break; some have just finished school and others, like my system, are preparing for the start of yet another school year. Crazy! I can’t believe how fast this year is flying by! If you’re like me, a couple weeks prior to the return of school, IContinue reading “Back-To-School Music Class Resources”
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