I have some very exciting news about tomorrow, Monday, May 2nd! We have some incredible events occurring in the evening hours, and I want to extend to you an invitation to join us for these great initiatives. Check it out:
A Massively Musical Monday
05/01/11 By Leave a Comment
#MusEdChat Turns One
03/14/11 By Leave a Comment
In all the hubub of my internship, I forgot to announce the very exciting news that #MusEdChat, the weekly Twitter chat for Music Educators, celebrated its’ first birthday on April 1! It has been an incredible year for #MusEdChat, which has grown into a worldwide weekly phenomenon. I wanted to take this opportunity to provide a few updates about the chat: [Read more...]
#MusEdChat Recap – Time Savers (12-6-10)
02/02/11 By 1 Comment
The #MusEdChat held on December 6, 2010 discussed time savers that could be used in the music office or classroom. [Read more...]
#MusEdChat Recap- Connecting With Repertoire (11-29-10)
01/16/11 By Leave a Comment
Having students connect with the music is very important to help them have a musical experience and also is the middle step towards them connecting emotionally with the audience through the music. – @MrAhrens
The #MusEdChat participants on 11/29/10 moderated by @LindsayMorelli discussed ways to make personal connections between students and repertoire and and how we as music teachers can help everyone relate. [Read more...]
#MusEdChat Recap- Retention (11-22-10)
01/15/11 By 1 Comment
I believe that a good balance of challenging and familiar music, good community, and good student teacher relationships will lead to continuity and student retention. – @LindsayMorelli
The #MusEdChat participants on 11/22/10 moderated by @LindsayMorelli discussed retention techniques and why students often quit our ensembles. [Read more...]
#MusEdChat Recap- Recruitment (11-15-10)
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In general having kids play for and with each other when you can is perhaps the best recruitment strategy we can use. Students inspire each other the most. -@rizzrazz
The #MusEdChat participants on 11/15/10 moderated by @LindsayMorelli disscused recruitment and what are some effective techniques for recruiting students for your music program. [Read more...]
#MusEdChat Recap- Aptitude Tests (11-8-10)
01/13/11 By 1 Comment
The key point of using musical aptitude tests is so that we as teachers can better know where our student’s strengths and weaknesses lie. After we know this then we can better help our students achieve higher results. – @rizzrazz
The #MusEdChat participants on 11/8/10 moderated by @rizzrazz discussed musical aptitude and what role music aptitude tests should play in the music education classroom. [Read more...]