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First Day of School
On the first day of school, there are procedures I need to discuss, but I always want to open and close the class with fun musical experiences! Here are some ideas: Teach the school song Or if you don’t have ...
Save your voice!
I have heard it said that the three types of teachers who most often have vocal issues are PE teachers, foreign language teachers and music teachers. Many of you know how it feels when you start back to school and ...
Music a la Cart
After seeing all of these posts about the music room, some of you might be depressed because there is no music room in your school. Been there, done that. I have some ideas that might help. Get a great cart. ...
Music Room: risers
I love these Wenger Flip Forms as risers for the kids to sit on! They are versatile (they flip into a couple of configurations), sturdy (they each weigh 100 pounds), and easy to maintain when you have classes coming and ...
Please don’t pick these songs!
Did I grab your attention? Well, I’m not sure how to write this post without offending anyone. So, I guess I will just run that risk. My other post about how to pick great repertoire is a good place to ...
Pick good repertoire
Great music brings out the artistry in you and the children. Children deserve the best! I have found that music teachers often pick music that is trite and not well-written. This is why I usually choose folk songs. I wrote ...
Behavior in the Music Classroom / Music Rules Posters
Music Rules Posters & Specials Behavior Form (See downloads at bottom of page. Each number has a corresponding button.) 1 2 Let’s face it: one of the most difficult things about teaching is classroom discipline. But, it’s a crucial ...
Why I Love Folk Songs
Most of the time, I would rather teach folk songs in my classes and programs than composed music for many reasons. Folk songs… have stood the test of time. reflect the culture, values and stories from the countries they’re from. ...