Discipline in Music Study
Discipline in Music Study Competing against the Screen and Modern Culture By NAfME Member Larry Dubill This article is reprinted with permission from the author. I would like…
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I’m Not Just Here to Cover Your Planning Period, I’m a MUSIC TEACHER
I’m Not Just Here to Cover Your Planning Period, I’m a MUSIC TEACHER By NAfME member Jessica Peresta Article originally posted on The Domestic Musician Music teachers…how many of you…
What Is Gospel Music?
What Is Gospel Music? Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Jazz Academy Find out more about the history of Gospel music, and how it is performed, in this Jazz Academy lesson…
What is Latin Jazz?
What is Latin Jazz? Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Jazz Academy Chris Washburne discusses the history and definition of Latin Jazz, and offers a few theories as to the music’s…
Philosophy in Action: Committing to Supporting Music-Making Opportunities
Philosophy in Action: Committing to Supporting Music-Making Opportunities By NAfME Members Ann M. Deisler and Angel M. Vázquez-Ramos For a long time we music educators have supported the…
Danni Schmitt says “Never Stop Trying to Be Better”
NAfME member Danni Schmitt teaches at Roland Park Elementary/Middle School in Baltimore, Maryland, and her students from a variety of socioeconomic backgrounds. She teaches 4-8th grade band as well…
Creating a Thriving Middle School Orchestra Program
Creating a Thriving Middle School Orchestra Program By Wendy K. Moy, DMADirector of Choral Activities and Music EducationConnecticut CollegeNew London, CT Fresh out of my undergraduate program, I began…
“Superstar” Marvelene Moore Inducted into the University of Michigan School of Music Hall of Fame
NAfME Member Spotlight The University of Michigan School of Music’s Hall of Fame Award was established to recognize and honor individuals who have made outstanding contributions to society, their profession,…
Pop Music in the Classroom
Pop Music in the Classroom:Using Listening Examples to Teach Music Theory By Ethan Lawrence As a newer teacher, I still cling to the shred of hope that I can convince…
No More Beginners Blues: Keeping Orchestra Fun
Tips for Keeping Your Orchestra Class Irresistibly Fun While Still Focusing on Good Pedagogy By Angela Harman One day after a vigorous rehearsal, I was erasing my white…
