Sunday, January 27, 2013
Thursday, January 24, 2013
Forum Roundup
So.
This winter I went onto the NAfME forums to ask a question, and nobody answered me. Let us put a stop to this injustice!
I'd like to start a weekly roundup from the forums. I'll be taking samplings from several of the topics, not just "Future Teachers." Take a second to answer somebody's question, or stop by and see what good advice others have offered!
"Hi All,
As conference time approaches for many of us, it is often looked at as the get away time, or time where we can learn something new. My question to you is two-fold, why do you go to music conferences, and what have you learned most from them?"
http://musiced.nafme.org/topic/what-have-you-learned-from-music-conferences/
"I am wondering if a big part of my problem is the fact the kids I have now have only really worked with a male choir director and haven’t heard that mature female sound to emulate. My other thought is that, in my efforts to get the darker tone my kids are placing their sound too far back to project well..."
http://musiced.nafme.org/topic/female-singers-and-a-male-director/
"What strategies and routines do you use in your high school orchestra classroom that effectively “warm up” the ensemble, reinforce skills, and are ENGAGING to the students? My warm-up routines need a shot of adrenaline!"
http://musiced.nafme.org/topic/engaging-warm-up-activities/
This winter I went onto the NAfME forums to ask a question, and nobody answered me. Let us put a stop to this injustice!
I'd like to start a weekly roundup from the forums. I'll be taking samplings from several of the topics, not just "Future Teachers." Take a second to answer somebody's question, or stop by and see what good advice others have offered!
Forum: Band
Topic: "What have you learned from Music Conferences?"
Replies: 0
"Hi All,
As conference time approaches for many of us, it is often looked at as the get away time, or time where we can learn something new. My question to you is two-fold, why do you go to music conferences, and what have you learned most from them?"
http://musiced.nafme.org/topic/what-have-you-learned-from-music-conferences/
Forum: Choral
Topic: "Female singers and a male director"
Replies: 5
"I am wondering if a big part of my problem is the fact the kids I have now have only really worked with a male choir director and haven’t heard that mature female sound to emulate. My other thought is that, in my efforts to get the darker tone my kids are placing their sound too far back to project well..."
http://musiced.nafme.org/topic/female-singers-and-a-male-director/
Forum: Orchestra
Topic: "Engaging Warm Up Activities"
Replies: 8
This thread has a great website in it!"What strategies and routines do you use in your high school orchestra classroom that effectively “warm up” the ensemble, reinforce skills, and are ENGAGING to the students? My warm-up routines need a shot of adrenaline!"
http://musiced.nafme.org/topic/engaging-warm-up-activities/
Reminders from Dr. Montgomery
You know how we aren't ever sure when any of our forms are due? Problem solved, these dates are going on our calendar right now.
Sophomores, don't wait until the last minute for those letters of recommendation!
SOPHOMORES
Are you currently enrolled in MUED 311 or MUED 222? If so, you are considered a "music education sophomore." All music education sophomores need to apply to the College of Education in order to enroll in junior classes next fall. The deadline to submit your application is Feb. 15, 2013. (Reminder: Your Praxis I scores are part of this application, as well as 3 letters of recommendation from former music teachers, professors outside of music education, and others who can speak to quality of your character!)
JUNIORS
Are you enrolled in MUED 411 or 472? If so, you are considered a "music education junior."
Music education juniors who plan to do their student teaching internship next spring (SPRING 2014) need to complete an application. The deadline to submit your application is Feb. 15, 2013.)
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