by Bonnie | Apr 14, 2016 | Choir Resources, music advocacy, Singing with children, Uncategorized
These days I am VERY busy working full time while working to earn my Masters in Music Education through the online program at Kent State. I am loving every minute of my time studying, but spending time on class work has kept me from blogging. However, this weekend...
by Bonnie | Jan 3, 2016 | Classroom Management and Discipline, Classroom Organization, Music Classroom Set up, Tips and Tricks
One challenge common among music teachers is the challenge of setting up classroom routines and procedures when you don’t see students very often. Additionally, any given music class can have a variety of different teaching scenarios, like movement activities,...
by Bonnie | Dec 28, 2015 | blogging, Reflections and Caveats
This fall has been an absolute whirlwind! A full teaching schedule plus the additional work of grad school has meant that I am busier than ever. There are so many things to be grateful for! My dad is healthy – In September we celebrated the one year...
by Bonnie | Dec 14, 2015 | 21st Century Music, Music Listening
A Jedi, A Princess, & Darth Vader Sit Down at a Piano – From t…A Jedi, A Princess, & Darth Vader Sit Down at a Piano…What Happens Next? Posted by From the Top on Friday, December 11, 2015
by Bonnie | Nov 25, 2015 | Choir Resources
Kusimama by Jim Papoulis is one of those choral pieces that is both challenging and really fun to sing. I’ve had 5th graders at two different schools with various degrees of choral singing experience sing this piece very successfully and with great joy. It is...
by Bonnie | Nov 15, 2015 | Choir Resources
Winter Canon by Andy Beck is simply beautiful. Not only is it beautiful, but it has my 5th graders talking. Yesterday during dismissal, a couple of 5th grade choir members who also serve as Safety Patrol were telling me, “Mrs. McSpadden! Everyone, and I mean...
