Student-Centered Learning & Instruction in the Modern Band Classroom

“A concert on the moon!” “Costumes made of purple duct tape!” “A 10-minute drum solo!” Music educators have tons of decisions on their hands when it comes to performance design, and students have answers. This session explores how to inspire and capture students’ ideas and help them translate them into reality. From the stage to the rubric, how can we ensure that students lead their own learning?

Mary Claxton has spent her professional life at the joyful intersection of music performance, teaching, and advocacy. She now serves as the Director of Teaching and Learning for Music Will, creating culturally responsive materials for students and teachers. Among her projects is Music Will Academy, which brings unprecedented access and sequenced learning to music teachers worldwide.

NAfME presents this live virtual event at no charge to all as a service to the music education profession. To register, you must enter your NAfME member information or create a nonmember account. After registering, check your email for instructions. A recording of this program will be available to all registrants for one week following the live event. Members can also view archived NAfME webinars in the NAfME Academy. The views expressed are those of the presenter; they do not necessarily reflect the views of NAfME.