Tag: band
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3 Easy Ways to Diversify Instruction in the Music Classroom
It’s hard to diversify instruction in the music classroom. The noise factor alone makes it challenging to have different activities going on at the same time. Here are some EASY tips for creating a music classroom in which the needs of ALL students are met. 1. Always have an “extras” station ready to go. When…
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How to honor “Read Across America” in the music classroom!
“Read Across America” week falls from March 2-6 this year, and students can now celebrate this wonderful holiday in the music room through projects that supporting reading and writing. Check out these wonderful music activity ideas to promote literacy in the music classroom! 1. “Playlist For A Book” Activity This fun project is a great…
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Revolutionary “Brain Breaks” that Music Teachers MUST know!
Sometimes, our students just need a break. When the yawns start and the eyelids droop, it is time for a BRAIN BREAK! While many brain breaks are meant for the traditional classroom, this blog post contains several quick brain break ideas that are intended specifically for the music room! 1. Play A Round of Musical…
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Unique Projects to Encourage Critical Thinking in the Music Classroom
The Oxford dictionary defines “critical thinking” as “the objective analysis and evaluation of an issue in order to form a judgment.” Fostering the ability to think critically is necessary in all subject areas because it gives students the tools to make good decisions in and out of the classroom. A person’s decision making skills impacts…
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Holly jolly MUSIC EDUCATION activities for Christmas and MORE!
I’ll say it before you do – not every music teacher can teach Christmas activities in the music classroom. In districts like mine, our students celebrate an assortment of winter holidays and so I like to keep my December activities centered around “winter” and not specifically Christmas. HOWEVER, many of my friends teach in private…
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Practical ideas to encourage a school-wide musical culture.
A great music class is powerful. A school-wide musical culture is life-changing. Here are some ideas for music teachers attempting to create a strong music culture in your school! 1. Have students sing at the beginning every school event. By having students sing a little bit at the beginning of every big event (assemblies, celebrations,…
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Music Education Resources that you can Download for FREE!!!
Nothing in life is free…EXCEPT for these AWESOME music education resources! Check them out today!!!! 1. This is the PERFECT ACTIVITY for the first day of school or first day of a cycle! Looking for a way to get to know your students on day one? Check out this awesome activity, “My Musical Identity!” Your…
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20 Best-Selling Music Education Resources That You NEED to have!
It’s TIME. Time for you to TRANSFORM your music teaching!!! Here are some best-selling music education resources that your music students will LOVE! 1. Create Your Own Video Game – Music Composition Project on Google Slides 2. 4 Fun and Easy Middle School Music Project for Google Slides 3. Music Substitute Worksheets for Pre-K, Kindergarten,…
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Powerful music history lessons that will provoke curiosity.
Music history can be dry. Rote memorization of the big names and important pieces can be downright painful, especially for younger students who have not yet had their interest for music history piqued. Here are some cool ways to inspire your music students to WANT to learn about music history. 1. Start with more RECENT…
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Insider Tips to Make Your School Concert the Talk of the Town.
It’s that time of year again. Time to PLAN FOR THE CONCERT!!! Whether you teach chorus, band, or general music, there are some tips that any music teacher can follow to ensure success! Here are some tips for planning MEMORABLE school concerts that students, parents, and administrators will love! 1. Choose Concert Rep CAREFULLY When…