by Bonnie | Oct 29, 2014 | 20th Century, Ballet, Music Listening
Here is a really great video that combines the beautiful music of Aaron Copland with choreography inspired by the ballet created by groundbreaking choreographer Martha Graham. To view the original choreography click HERE…..I probably won’t have...
by Bonnie | Oct 20, 2014 | Music Classroom Resources, Recorders |
Playing recorder is rather complex and it is often an area where significant modifications and accommodations are needed in order to meet the instructional needs of ALL students. Here is a quick list of the modifications and accommodations that I use most frequently....
by Bonnie | Oct 20, 2014 | FREE! Downloads!, Music Classroom Resources, Music Literacy, Rhythm
Last year I made some of these rhythm cards to use as manipulatives for a meter unit. Now, a year later I have expanded the collection and use them constantly for all sorts of assignments. My favorite thing to is to give my students combinations of these cards...
by Bonnie | Oct 9, 2014 | Chinese folk music, Music Listening, world music
Here is a really cool video that wanted to share. It is a video of stunning beauty featuring a Ehru concerto. The orchestra consists primarily of Chinese instruments and MOST of the instruments I’ve never seen before. I only knew a couple of them…....
by Bonnie | Oct 9, 2014 | Education Through Music, Music Literacy, Professional Collaboration, Professional Development, Reflections and Caveats
1. 5th graders with determination and heart – Our 5th grade choir meets each Tuesday and Thursday. This morning being Wednesday I wasn’t expecting any 5th graders in my room, but was surprised when one stopped by. He wanted to know if he could join...
by Bonnie | Oct 6, 2014 | Classroom Organization, Music Classroom Resources, Music Sub Plans
There are several things that are true about having a sub in your music class. You can almost never afford to tread water with the class you miss because you won’t see them again until next week. You never know who you will get as your sub, or their confidence...
