by Bonnie | Feb 2, 2015 | Composition, Music Literacy |
Based on my previous post, I am not ashamed to admit that I was thrilled when I was able to help my students travel through a composition process that got them to where they could create work that looked like this. However, when I consider this work I can see room...
by Bonnie | Jan 22, 2015 | Composition, Music Literacy
I was working on my blog the other day and I had a chance to revisit some of my old posts. When I came across THIS post, I realized that even though this post is a few years old, it still rings true for me. Not only have I continued to begin my composition lessons...
by Bonnie | Jan 16, 2015 | music teacher encouragement, Reflections and Caveats, Teaching in a Crisis
Having a personal crisis is just plain difficult. Regardless of the nature of the crisis that you find yourself in, here are some tips for how to keep moving through your days with the ability deal with the crisis and be of use to your family. Take care of yourself...
by Bonnie | Jan 12, 2015 | Observing Teachers, Reflections and Caveats, Teaching Music 101
When I was in college, I wish I had understood the value of an observation. Before I started teaching I had to spend hours and hours observing in a “live” school setting. I was working toward my Bachelor of Music degree with a K-12 certification in choral...
by Bonnie | Jan 9, 2015 | Reflections and Caveats, Teaching in a Crisis
This was a tough year for my family. Between December of 2013 to March 2014 my dad spent 120 consecutive days in the hospital. Most of those days were in ICU. I’m pleased to say that he is doing VERY well today, but it has been a long and difficult journey....
