Kirk Moss shares the findings of research he conducted with colleagues Dr. Stephen Benham and Dr. Kristen Pellegrino on what types of assessments were being administered in the orchestra classroom, how these assessments were evaluated, and more.
Read MoreConductor Gerard Schwarz reflects on his observations from the 2019 Music for All National Festival.
Read MoreRead about the Dr. William P. Foster project – what it is, how it came to be, and the 2018 winners.
Read MoreWHAT IS THE MUSIC PRODUCTION BOOT CAMP?
Dr. Christoph Thompson, Music Production division head at the Music for All Summer Symposium, provides an overview of what music production is and what students can learn at Summer Symposium.
Chris Gleason shares his experiences with assessment in the music classroom – how to “go beyond grades” and establish intrinsic motivation in students.
Read MoreKeith Ozsvath’s tips for rehearsal success
Read MoreKirt Mosier encourages readers to reflect on their own teaching philosophies and to make sure that students are at the center of all they do.
Read MoreFrom Yamaha SupportED Magazine, 2016 – Savy Leise shares the story of a director’s success increasing orchestra participation at McQueen High School in Reno, Nevada.
Read MoreDoug Elmore offers tips on how to develop tone quality among your orchestra students while also trying to balance the other endless teaching responsibilities.
Read MoreWendy Higdon shares “robust strategies to empower students” that will help your band sound its best.
Read MoreRachel and Jessica Shield share classroom management strategies for middle school
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Keith Ozsvath shares six steps middle school music educators can take to build a positive relationship with students, contributing to better classroom management.
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Sarah Champayn Look reflects on her musical journey – from learning ukulele at age 5 to participating in the Honor Band of America in high school.
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Christian Howes emphasizes the importance of following inspiration and continually creating in order to achieve continual growth as an artist.
Read MoreJohn Benham shares tips for shifting your approach to music advocacy from reactive to proactive.
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Joel Denton writes on what leadership MODELs do and what it looks like to BE leadership rather than DO leadership.
Read MoreJohn Phillips writes on what to do with your ensemble AFTER the performance to facilitate continued learning.
Read MoreBobby Lambert describes the virtue of good character, how it is cultivated in the band room, and how to carry it throughout one’s life.
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Stephanie Grote shares her tried and true leadership principles for drum majors, based on the teachings of John Wooden.
Read MoreJeff Young writes on the benefits of sending your student leaders to the Music for All Summer Symposium – what they’ll learn, who will teach them, and more.
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Eric L. Martin speaks on how music and arts education cultivate skills and creativity that serve as essential assets to great leaders.
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