The Art of Music

"The Art of Music" is a collaborative lesson done between the art teacher and the music teacher. This lesson can be done with choir, band or general music classes. This is how we implemented this assignment for art and general music classes. ENJOY! BUT FIRST, you might want to watch this video which gave us…

Buddy Program Surprise

Do you ever have an idea and wonder if you are crazy? Yeah, I do this on multiple occasions...not just in life, but in education. When I created the Buddy Program there were a lot of reservations that I had about it. Goal: Students become independent learners as they explore teaching each other and improve…

Stephanie Goes to All-State (Technology Driven)

All-State Clinic is so exciting for many reasons. The students get to experience working together to create amazing, challenging music with people all over the state. Band Directors get to catch up and visit with each other. We are able to grow as educators in these moments, whether it be emotionally driven in a performance…

Medieval Era and Assassins Creed

Even though music history was not enjoyable for me to learn as a student, teaching it is a completely different feeling. I went all out on my Medieval Era lesson plan with my 6th graders. It's all about the atmosphere when they come in. You can use battery powered candles (although I didn't use those until…

Looking Through a Lens…and Being a Kid.

You wanna know what's awesome? Creativity. You wanna know why? Because it brings out the best in people, especially kids. You wanna know how? Freedom. My percussion kids have worked so hard these past 3 months. Not going to lie, it was a rough start in August. A lot of focus issues, a lot of…

Technology in the Music Classroom

I had a lot of positive feedback from my Blog "Music Apps for the Classroom". Honestly, that wasn't even all of the Apps I have used in the classroom. So I'm writing a second blog strictly about Apps and Websites that can be used to teach or to organize. Music Apps: Rhythm Expert: I just recently…

Music Apps for the Classroom

A majority of classrooms have Smartboards or projectors. Students thrive on being able to interact with technology. For band, sometimes it's tough to incorporate technology into the classroom.Through a lot of research and applying apps into the classroom, I've found some that work pretty well for what I try to accomplish. Music Apps: "Piano App"…

Music Land

  Remember that wonderful game that was colorful and candy was involved? Candy Land is what inspired me for this project. I've used this in my band classes and general music classes. Once it's created, it's very easy to use! *It's not exactly like Candy Land, but I made it work for my classroom and what…