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FREE Musical Alphabet

by Bonnie | Jul 21, 2018 | Uncategorized

Today came across a Facebook post where another music teacher had shared a musical alphabet I made MANY MANY MANY years ago as part of my blog melodysoup.blogspot.com. Often people find my free stuff on Pinterest, but now many of the links are broken because...

Roots of American Music – The Road Home – Day 20-24

by Bonnie | Jul 16, 2018 | Fund for Teachers, Music and Travel, Professional Development

The Road Home - Swannanoa NC - Katy TX Swannanoa NC to Knoxville TN - My dear friends Paul and Mary Magyer had invited me to stay with them in Knoxville, NC on the way home. While Swannanoa NC and Knoxville TN are less than 3 hours away from each other, like me the...

Roots of American Music – Swannanoa – Day 19

by Bonnie | Jul 15, 2018 | Fund for Teachers, Music and Travel, Professional Development

Warren Wilson College, Swannanoa NC Swannanoa Gathering - Traditional Song Week - Day 5 In my post from Day 4 of Swannanoa I left off just before I went to enjoy some Contra Dancing. Here is a small clip of the dancing which took place in an unairconditioned gym...

Roots of American Music – Swannanoa NC – Day 18

by Bonnie | Jul 6, 2018 | Fund for Teachers, Music and Travel, Professional Development

Warren Wilson College, Swannanoa NC Swannanoa Gathering - Traditional Song Week - Day 4 And just like that the folks I have been sitting in class with all week have become friends! Last night's staff concert was especially poignant and meaningful as Dr. Kathy Bullock...