Comments on: 5 Low-Stress Ways to Stay Musically Active Over the Summer http://musicedmajor.net/2009/06/30/5-ways-to-stay-active/ A blog for college students of Music Education Thu, 02 Feb 2012 03:56:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Nancy Zweibelhttp://musicedmajor.net/2009/06/30/5-ways-to-stay-active/comment-page-1/#comment-95 Nancy Zweibel Thu, 02 Jul 2009 18:44:09 +0000 http://musicedmajor.net/?p=92#comment-95 And it's good for your brain! And it's good for your brain!

]]> By: Nancy Zweibelhttp://musicedmajor.net/2009/06/30/5-ways-to-stay-active/comment-page-1/#comment-29 Nancy Zweibel Thu, 02 Jul 2009 13:44:09 +0000 http://musicedmajor.net/?p=92#comment-29 And it's good for your brain! And it's good for your brain!

]]> By: Andy Zweibelhttp://musicedmajor.net/2009/06/30/5-ways-to-stay-active/comment-page-1/#comment-28 Andy Zweibel Wed, 01 Jul 2009 14:58:21 +0000 http://musicedmajor.net/?p=92#comment-28 Matt, welcome to MusicEdMajor.net! Thanks for the wonderful comment and suggestion--getting a job in the field of music (especially music education) can be a great way to stay in shape and get some great experience in. Good luck with the flute playing (!), and if you're ever interested in writing for <a href="http://MusicEdMajor.net" rel="nofollow">MusicEdMajor.net</a>, I would love to hear from you! Matt, welcome to MusicEdMajor.net! Thanks for the wonderful comment and suggestion–getting a job in the field of music (especially music education) can be a great way to stay in shape and get some great experience in. Good luck with the flute playing (!), and if you're ever interested in writing for MusicEdMajor.net, I would love to hear from you!

]]> By: Andy Zweibelhttp://musicedmajor.net/2009/06/30/5-ways-to-stay-active/comment-page-1/#comment-27 Andy Zweibel Wed, 01 Jul 2009 14:56:01 +0000 http://musicedmajor.net/?p=92#comment-27 Thanks for stopping by, Brian, and for the comment! This is definitely one of the things on my list; I have a feeling there are going to be enough new ideas for a Part 2! Thanks for stopping by, Brian, and for the comment! This is definitely one of the things on my list; I have a feeling there are going to be enough new ideas for a Part 2!

]]> By: Matthttp://musicedmajor.net/2009/06/30/5-ways-to-stay-active/comment-page-1/#comment-26 Matt Wed, 01 Jul 2009 01:25:41 +0000 http://musicedmajor.net/?p=92#comment-26 For the last few years, I've been teaching at week-long summer music camps in the area. It's great for gaining experience in a number of areas: administration and paperwork, secondary instruments, single-student and small group teaching and even large ensemble teaching, depending on the leeway one has with the director. For example, I've been drafted into playing flute with the band at my current camp. I'm a brass player who hasn't touched the flute since woodwind methods, which is why I'm practicing it now. For the last few years, I've been teaching at week-long summer music camps in the area. It's great for gaining experience in a number of areas: administration and paperwork, secondary instruments, single-student and small group teaching and even large ensemble teaching, depending on the leeway one has with the director. For example, I've been drafted into playing flute with the band at my current camp. I'm a brass player who hasn't touched the flute since woodwind methods, which is why I'm practicing it now.

]]> By: Brian Liportohttp://musicedmajor.net/2009/06/30/5-ways-to-stay-active/comment-page-1/#comment-25 Brian Liporto Tue, 30 Jun 2009 22:44:03 +0000 http://musicedmajor.net/?p=92#comment-25 Great list of ideas. Another thing I would add to the list is playing in a community band(s). It's a great opportunity to keep your chops in shape over the summer, and a great way to experience a wide variety of repertoire. Great list of ideas. Another thing I would add to the list is playing in a community band(s). It's a great opportunity to keep your chops in shape over the summer, and a great way to experience a wide variety of repertoire.

]]> By: Andy Zweibelhttp://musicedmajor.net/2009/06/30/5-ways-to-stay-active/comment-page-1/#comment-24 Andy Zweibel Tue, 30 Jun 2009 15:22:14 +0000 http://musicedmajor.net/?p=92#comment-24 Great idea! That type of activity can spark some creativity that you didn't know you even had! Great idea! That type of activity can spark some creativity that you didn't know you even had!

]]> By: Andy Zweibelhttp://musicedmajor.net/2009/06/30/5-ways-to-stay-active/comment-page-1/#comment-23 Andy Zweibel Tue, 30 Jun 2009 15:21:33 +0000 http://musicedmajor.net/?p=92#comment-23 Joe, thank you for your thoughts! I would absolutely LOVE to Skype with some of the GCC tech students, and maybe get some of the "Ed Heads" on board here at MusicEdMajor.net! That sounds like it would definitely be a rewarding experience for all.<br><br>I hope your summer has been treating you well! Stay in touch! Joe, thank you for your thoughts! I would absolutely LOVE to Skype with some of the GCC tech students, and maybe get some of the “Ed Heads” on board here at MusicEdMajor.net! That sounds like it would definitely be a rewarding experience for all.

I hope your summer has been treating you well! Stay in touch!

]]> By: barry zweibelhttp://musicedmajor.net/2009/06/30/5-ways-to-stay-active/comment-page-1/#comment-22 barry zweibel Tue, 30 Jun 2009 15:20:31 +0000 http://musicedmajor.net/?p=92#comment-22 Great list. I'd also suggest picking up an instrument you don't usually (or even know how to) play and just goof around with it for a while. Great list. I'd also suggest picking up an instrument you don't usually (or even know how to) play and just goof around with it for a while.

]]> By: Dr. J. Pisanohttp://musicedmajor.net/2009/06/30/5-ways-to-stay-active/comment-page-1/#comment-21 Dr. J. Pisano Tue, 30 Jun 2009 14:55:53 +0000 http://musicedmajor.net/?p=92#comment-21 Great post Andy!...Great having some time with you in D.C. When I get back into College mode and the undergrads. are around, I'm going to try to get them involved in this project, also maybe you can SKYPE into one of my Tech. classes and disqus with them what you are doing with all of the integration... would be cool. Great post Andy!…Great having some time with you in D.C. When I get back into College mode and the undergrads. are around, I'm going to try to get them involved in this project, also maybe you can SKYPE into one of my Tech. classes and disqus with them what you are doing with all of the integration… would be cool.

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