Case Study: Launching a Mariachi Program in Las Vegas
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1y ago
The Las Vegas High School (LVHS) Mariachi Program was founded for a community that embodies what it means to “shine bright” and “be a joya,” which is Spanish for jewel ..read more
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Case Study: The Power of Pop Music
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1y ago
In the spring of 2021, 12 student pop bands at Huntington Beach High School in California faced a dilemma: They wanted to perform as they always have at the spring concert, but COVID restrictions only allowed no more than 50 students to be on stage at once, including performers and tech and media students ..read more
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Collaborative Concerts Grow Musicianship and Community
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1y ago
Band directors are always looking for new ways to get students excited. One sure-fire way to do this is to have students observe other students perform, which usually happens during competitions, where they watch groups in different categories than themselves. This is a great educational opportunity because students learn to identify what entails a great performance ..read more
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5 Lesser-Known Composers and Why You Should Teach About Them
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1y ago
While most of your students have heard of Mozart or Beethoven, I bet they haven’t heard of these five composers: Saygun, Lehmann, Mehul, Ben-Haim and Janáček ..read more
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Case Study: 4 Ways to Elevate Your Jazz Program
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1y ago
Jazz was the one of the keys to growing the music program at The King’s Academy (TKA), a K-12 private school in West Palm Beach, Florida ..read more
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Stop Negative Self-Talk and Apply Strategic Arrogance
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1y ago
"Early in life I had to choose between honest arrogance and hypocritical humility. I chose the former and have seen no reason to change." —  Frank Lloyd Wright ..read more
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A Guide to Mentorship in the Collegiate Music Program
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1y ago
Stop. Take a moment for yourself. Create a short list of those special educators who propelled you forward to where you are today. Think carefully about what each of them had in common. If your list is anything like mine, you may have just reached a riveting realization ..read more
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9 Yamaha “40 Under 40” Educators Eligible to Win 2023 GRAMMY Music Educator Award
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1y ago
In June, 207 teachers were named quarterfinalists for the 2023 Music Educator Award presented by the Recording Academy and GRAMMY® Museum. An additional 125 “legacy” applicants from 2022 are also eligible to win the award ..read more
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Case Study: Four Keys to Drafting a New High School Music Program
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1y ago
When music educators assume a position at a new school, they routinely follow in the footsteps of their predecessors. They will inevitably be told “this is how we do things here…” or may even receive pushback if they attempt to break the status quo. This was often my experience at the beginning of my career ..read more
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Football and Band: A Match Made in Heaven?
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1y ago
Use the relationship between your athletic and spirit organizations to strengthen your campus community. Look at football games as a chance to showcase your music program while supporting and enriching the school’s culture. Pep rallies, playoffs and athletic events are a fantastic time to show the band’s versatility ..read more
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