Children’s Books: A Great Partner in the Music Classroom
Children’s Books A Great Partner in the Music Classroom By NAfME Member Suzanne Hall This article first appeared in the March 2023 issue of Music Educators Journal. Do you indulge in…
Tag: Rhythm
Linking Latin Rhythms into Orff Ensembles
Linking Latin Rhythms into Orff Ensembles By NAfME Member Oscar Oviedo Presented Linking Latin Rhythms into Orff Ensembles at the “NAfME is ME!” 2022 NAfME National Conference in National Harbor, Maryland.…
Distance Learning for Special Learners in the Music Classroom
Distance Learning for Special Learners in the Music Classroom By NAfME Member Brian Wagner-Yeung Many students have been struggling during this time period of COVID-19. While music programs were…
Fostering Independent Musicians in the Choral Classroom
Fostering Independent Musicians in the Choral Classroom By NAfME Member Karla McClain My favorite sound in the whole world is when my entire choir is independently practicing…
Rhythm Games to Engage and Motivate Young Musicians
Rhythm Games to Engage and Motivate Young Musicians By NAfME Member Theresa Iacarino Join NAfME today Rhythm games can serve as resourceful tools in a music teacher’s “bag of tricks”…
For Beginners: Your First African Rhythm Concept
For Beginners: Your First African Rhythm Concept By Dave Holland If you enjoyed my Body Jammin’ presentation at #Nafville2015, then you’ll love this quick tip! In traditional western music,…
Teaching Theory Using Ableton Live
Teaching Theory Using Ableton Live A New Way to Approach Music Theory by Michael Hayden Do you incorporate music theory into your classroom? Ever thought about using a digital…
A Creative Approach to Building Percussion Ensembles
A Creative Approach to Building Percussion Ensembles By Cara Calabrese As an instrumental music teacher in a large, urban district, I have recently had the opportunity to develop instrumental programs…
