Tag: education
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Outside Activities for Music Class!
Hooray! It’s May! In every single class last week, my students asked me their favorite spring question; “Can we please go outside?” I also adore going outside, but I like to keep our outdoor activities musical when possible. Here are some of my “go-tos” for when I take my music students outside! 1. Rhythm Dictation;…
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Unpopular opinion, but POP MUSIC is worth learning about in music class.
“Pop music isn’t worth learning about! Focus on the greats!” “It just isn’t real music.” “It all sounds the same!” As a music teacher, you are bound to hear some version of these comments at some point from well-meaning people who don’t believe that pop music has merit. While these comments about the inferiority of…
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Summer Themed Projects for the Music Classroom!
Have your music students mentally checked out for the school year? Have YOU mentally checked out for the school year? Let’s face it, this time of year EVERYBODY is ready for summer. It’s time for warm days, beach trips, sleeping in, etc. Here are some fun music education projects to celebrate the impending summer months!…
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POV: You’re the music teacher on CAREER DAY!
Recently my school celebrated career day, and it got me thinking about how I can make careers relevant in music class. The truth is, many of my students won’t become professional musicians, BUT I want to make sure they have a chance to at least explore the idea of a career in music. Check out…
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3 LIES your college program will tell you about teaching.
Once you’ve been teaching for awhile, you’ll come to realize that not everything your college program told you about teaching is accurate. Here are 3 things that are often told to students in teaching preparation programs that I have found to be false. 1. You need to write detailed lesson plans everyday. When you are…
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7 Musical Theater Activities for The Music Classroom.
After our school’s musical in March, my students are already buzzing about what next year’s show will be. To build on this excitement, I often do a series of musical theater lessons in music class. Here are SEVEN musical theater activities that are perfect for the music room. You can create your own activities based…
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Things to Consider When Choosing Repertoire for your Middle School Chorus
Getting your choirs ready for Spring Concert season? Me too! Here are some things that I consider when selecting repertoire for my middle school choirs! Difficulty level of ALL elements in the repertoire. It goes without saying that as choir directors, we are trying to choose music that fits our choir’s ability level just right.…
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5 Ways to Celebrate Spring in Music Class!
Spring is just around the corner! As spring break approaches, there are LOTS of fun ways to celebrate the season in the music room. Here are a few of my favorites that you are welcome to steal or buy on TPT! 1. Have students compose “Springtime Songs” on Chrome Music Lab! Have your students pick…
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Inspirational Bulletin Boards for the Music Room
Let’s face it – we music teachers are NEVER going to out-do the art teacher on our bulletin boards. HOWEVER… There are some fabulous music teacher bulletin board concepts that can help you AT LEAST be the runner up. Here are favorites that I have done over the years! *Please note- I did not come…