But for Active Music-Making…
Marcia Neel writes on her experience at the 2019 NAMM show and about the benefits of being a lifelong music-maker.
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Going Beyond the Grade
Chris Gleason shares his experiences with assessment in the music classroom – how to “go beyond grades” and establish intrinsic motivation in students.
Read MoreGreat Music – The Byproduct of a Great Teacher
Kirt Mosier encourages readers to reflect on their own teaching philosophies and to make sure that students are at the center of all they do.
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Building Musicianship through Chamber Ensembles
Brandon Barrometti discusses the musical learning opportunities provided by chamber ensemble participation and ways you may be able to introduce or develop chamber ensembles to your programming.
Read MoreAnd what have we learned?
Young musicians share about the profound emotional impact that music has had on them.
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Building a Positive Rapport With your Middle School Music Students
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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From Aloha to Aloha
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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Refining Leadership: Being a Student Leader
Joel Denton writes on what leadership MODELs do and what it looks like to BE leadership rather than DO leadership.
Read MoreThe Kids Played Great! But Now What?
John Phillips writes on what to do with your ensemble AFTER the performance to facilitate continued learning.
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Teaching to a “T”
Robert W. Smith offers his suggestions for prioritizing musical objectives in the middle school band classroom.
Read MoreRenaissance of Traditional Enrichment
Dr. Jeremy Earnhart writes on how to pitch your music program in a way that showcases its value and protects it from budget cuts.
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3 Skills Your Student Leaders Need Right Now
Jeff Young identifies some of the most common needs of high school marching band directors and shares how those needs can be addressed at the Music for All Summer Symposium.
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What to do when a student just doesn’t seem to care?
Everyone feels “off” sometimes. In this article, Fran Kick shares his tips for handling situations in which students seem to be having an “off” day.
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What we believe when it comes to developing student leadership: What Do YOU Believe?
Fran Kick shares the beliefs of the Music for All Summer Symposium leadership program and encourages readers to identify and understand their own beliefs about leadership.
Read MoreStudents Talk About Their Positively Life-Changing Festival Experience
Read what participants in the 2009 Music for All National Festival had to say about their experiences.
Read MoreA Prestigious Goal, An Unforgettable Journey
Read what participating directors and students had to say about their experiences at the 2005 Music for All National Festival.
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Having It All, Basic Principles Create Basic Success
This interview with three nationally-recognized band directors explains that maintaining a strong, successful marching band shouldn’t mean you have to sacrifice having a strong concert band.
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Making the Most of your One Chance
Read about the lifelong impact of one teacher’s generosity on two middle school band students.
Read MoreStraight Talk for the College Bound
Mark Camphouse offers advice for young college-bound musicians – those who wish to be music majors AND those who do not.
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