The Musings and Mumblings of a String Teacher
A couple of years ago, TI:ME was featured at the FMEA Convention. The focus of the convention was technology in music education. During one of the seminars I learned about TI:ME certification. I have given some thought to taking some of the TI:ME classes. However, while I use various types of technology in my [...]
At the beginning of this school year, I instituted something called “Music Monday.” Every Monday, I would play a recording of a piece of music for my students. They, in turn, would respond to the selection by writing a description the piece using musical terms. We would also briefly discuss the piece, including whether or [...]
. . . or so they say. Assuming it is true, I guess it’s time I come clean. I have taught band & strings during my teaching career. But, as of this year, I have ventured into the world of vocal music, teaching middle school chorus.
Fellow instrumentalists may be screaming, “Why would you do such [...]