The Modern Musician’s Guide to Music Theory and Composition By David Von Kampen byJon Bubbett January 8, 2024 0 It’s been a long time since I sat in freshman theory while working on my undergraduate degree in college. Like...
Red-Headed Stepchild: Beyond the Beatings – Going Beyond the Classroom January 8, 2024 0 As music educators, we know better than anyone that our professions do not start or end in the classroom. We...
Music Education in the Digital Age: Harnessing Technology for Student Engagement January 8, 2024 0 Since the pandemic, online education and the use of technology have increased. Many music educators have embraced technology to ensure...
It Takes a Village: The Role of Community in a Music Program January 8, 2024 0 As you begin establishing yourself in your new position, be sure community building is at the top of your list...
Planting Seeds: Cultivating a Healthy Jazz Program January 8, 2024 0 Adapted from “Five Steps for Growing a Healthy Crop” Hungry For Truth blog from the South Dakota Soybean Farmers, August...
Clarinet: Developing the Optimum Clarinet Tongue Position January 8, 2024 0 A clarinetist’s tongue position is perhaps one of the most important components of successful playing since it has a direct...
You Got the Job! Staff Sergeant Kate Walsh January 8, 2024 0 You got the job!” he shouted at me through the phone. The voice on the other end was a friend...
Teaching by Ear, Learning by Heart Creative Musical Arts at New England Conservatory, Part 2 January 8, 2024 0 SBO+: This is part 2 in a series of articles by faculty members of the New England Conservatory who share...
When We Teachers Walk Through the Door: New Teachers, Take Note January 8, 2024 0 As I was teaching a conducting lesson, we deconstructed the rehearsal segment the student had led in front of one...
Do Kids Need Stage Makeup? byMary Gray January 8, 2024 0 If you’ve ever wondered if young actors really need to wear makeup on stage, the short answer is yes. The...
Some Thoughts on Curriculum Planning for General Music January 8, 2024 0 Time is a precious commodity. In my experience, time seems to weigh even more heavily on general music educators! We...