http://teachingthewirechoir.com The Musings and Mumblings of a String Teacher Sun, 17 May 2009 01:01:14 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en I saw this video on the Cellomania blog and had to repost it. Hmm, I wonder what it sounds like? http://teachingthewirechoir.com/2009/05/cool-cello/ I was perusing the web looking for some videos to show my students and I came across this mini-documentary of Pablo Casals. The first part is narrative and provides some background, but the greatest part follows. He is shown in a brief segment working with an adult student. Casals' comments ... http://teachingthewirechoir.com/2009/01/pablo-casals-video/ Unfortunately and very obviously, I've been very negligent with my blog this fall. As is the case for music teachers (and teachers in general), things have been very busy. This fall, we have had Solo and Ensemble for orchestra students, All-County auditions for chorus and orchestra, All-State auditions for chorus ... http://teachingthewirechoir.com/2008/12/negligent-blogging/ Almost a year ago, at our state Music Education convention, I attended a seminar at which Dr. Joseph Pisano was the presenter. His topic was Web 2.0 and its use in Music Education. He also talked about his goal of seeing 100 Music Ed blogs by the end of 2008. ... http://teachingthewirechoir.com/2008/12/music-education-blogs-reaching-a-milestone/ It is Thanksgiving Day. One of the things for which I am thankful, is the privilege of being a teacher. I appreciate being able to have an impact on young lives. Not only do I have the opportunity to share my love of music with coming generations, but to share ... http://teachingthewirechoir.com/2008/11/giving-thanks/ I've added a new experience to my list of computer/internet related ventures, I have successfully moved my blog to a new host. A couple of hours last night and an hour or so this morning took care of it without any major hassles. Admittedly, moving Wordpress isn't too difficult, especially ... http://teachingthewirechoir.com/2008/10/a-new-host/ This video has been around for a while, but it is still a good explanation of Web 2.0. Enjoy! http://teachingthewirechoir.com/2008/09/video-explaining-web-20/ During a time when music in American public education is an oft endagered component, Jason Heath's Double Bass Blog April entry highlighting the 60 Minutes segment on El Sistema and the Venezuelan National Youth Orchestra was very refreshing. I cannot imagine anyone not being very glad for the positive impact ... http://teachingthewirechoir.com/2008/05/el-sistema-why-not-in-america/ My prior theme was not playing nicely with Wordpress 2.51 on the "back-end" of my blog. So, I've changed to another theme for the short-term. Thanks for your patience! http://teachingthewirechoir.com/2008/05/wordpress-theme-problem-sorry/ I came across a video of Scala on John P.'s One Man's Blog. Scala is a string quartet recently featured on Britain's Got Talent. You will certainly recognize the faces on the panel if you watch any of the American talent shows. This may be something to show your string ... http://teachingthewirechoir.com/2008/05/scala-a-rockin-string-quartet/