rehearsal

Q&A with Mark Reynolds, Brass Lecturer

Royal Conservatoire of Scotland Staff Spotlight Q&A with Mark Reynolds, Brass Lecturer This blog is sponsored by NAfME Corporate member Royal Conservatoire of Scotland (RCS). This article first appeared on…

Developing a Creative Culture: Proven Strategies for Teaching Creativity in the General Music Classroom from Michigan MEA

Ignite creativity in your general music classroom! This session provides proven, practical strategies to establish a creative culture, empowering students to explore, compose, and express themselves through music. Discover techniques…

Pressure Proof: Practicing for Peak Performance from Michigan MEA

Every musician wants to play as beautifully on stage as they do in the practice room. All too often, we get on stage and sound nothing like rehearsal, because of…

Conducting Clinic and Rehearsal Techniques

This morning workshop will feature Dr. Andrew Boysen from the University of New Hampshire. Pre-registered volunteer conductors will receive a block of podium time in front of the RI Philharmonic…

Classroom Management to Curb the Disruptions

It’s Not Your Fault Classroom Management to Curb the Disruptions  By NAfME Member Angela Ammerman, PhD Has anyone else noticed this epidemic of shrinking attention spans of our student-musicians? Nearly…

Empowering Students through Sight Reading: A Guide for Music Teachers

Empowering Students through Sight Reading A Guide for Music Teachers Sponsored by NAfME Corporate member MakeMusic What is sight reading? Being able to look at a brand new piece of…

Alfred Music’s Ultimate Guide to Festival & Contest Season

Alfred Music’s Ultimate Guide to Festival & Contest Season Sponsored by NAfME Corporate Member Alfred Music Festival and contest season is an exciting yet demanding time for music educators and…

Adapting to Survive: Using the Common Thread

Adapting to Survive Using the Common Thread This blog is sponsored by NAfME Corporate Member Music Reading Class. Few know the importance of adapting to survive in education more than…

A Dozen Fun, Productive, Refreshing Activities to Help Recharge Your Ensemble

When the Thrill Is Gone: A Dozen Fun, Productive, Refreshing Activities to Help Recharge Your Ensemble By NAfME Member Robin Linaberry  I remember having the greatest plan. “What a triumph—the…

Through the Prism, Part 2

Through the Prism: A Compelling Solution to Your Vexing Problems (Part 2) By NAfME Member Robin Linaberry Just for a moment, the thunderous applause from a capacity crowd goes silent,…