2020 Sessions — International Music Education Summit

To successfully narrow the achievement gap between K-12 music students in a K-12 band or orchestral class, three conditions music be present.

General MusicGuest UserMay 16, 2020achievement, band, orchestra, budget, equipment, music, instruction

I Love My Job but It’s Killing Me

Running a successful music program is TWO full-time jobs.

Teaching Skill, Personal DevelopmentGuest UserMay 16, 2020stress, program, music, teacher, health, stamina

Uniquely Ukulele: 4 strings so many possibilities

This session will focus on different ways of approaching ukulele instruction in your classroom.

Instrumental MusicGuest UserMay 16, 2020ukelele, instrumental, string, technique, ensemble

Oh No! I Have to Teach a Music Tech Class - Music Tech Class 101

Technology is a facet in all music-making today, so it’s no surprise that more and more music teachers are being asked to teach a music tech class.

Technology, Teaching SkillGuest UserMay 16, 2020technology, software, classroom, teacher

Music Technology Integrations for Google Classroom

TechnologyGuest UserMay 16, 2020

It's Not Your Grandpa's Barbershop: A Reintroduction of Barbershop Harmony

Longtime music educator Donny Rose will share all of the exciting ways that you can use barbershop singing in your classroom.

VocalGuest UserMay 16, 2020barbershop, choral, chorus, sing, performance

KHS Academic Alliance Happy Hour

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Exploring Concepts and Inquiry in the General Music Classroom

Many schools are recognizing the power of inquiry to transform learning from simple memorization of facts into deeper understanding of big concepts.

General MusicGuest UserMay 16, 2020general, music, classroom, teacher, inquiry, concept, curriculum

Key, Not Key—Why Are Words So Confusing? Deciphering Homonyms, Homographs, and Homophones for Improved Student Comprehension

Homonyms, homographs, and homophones are prevalent in the language of music education.

General Music, Teaching SkillGuest UserMay 16, 2020key, language, music, education

Education Through Music 2020

In this session, you will learn more about Education Through Music, our mission, history, and our offerings.

Teaching SkillGuest UserMay 16, 2020education, music, development, teachers

Advocacy is Everyday: How to be an advocate in everything you do

As educators, every action we take each day is an opportunity to advocate for music education.

AdvocacyGuest UserMay 16, 2020education, music, advocating

Making the Most of Your Method Book

Method books: love them or hate them, most instrumental ensemble teachers use them.

General Music, Instrumental Music, TechnologyGuest UserMay 16, 2020method, book, instrumental, management, classroom

Introducing Students to World Cultures Through Songs, Movement and Fun: Using Interactive World Music in your Elementary Classroom

An. engaging workshop that will provide teachers of elementary school children with an introduction to classroom-proven methods for providing global cultures instruction to their students through the mutual enjoyment of multicultural music, dance and cultural experiences.

General MusicGuest UserMay 16, 2020culture, song, students, curriculum, international

Crafting a learner-centered rehearsal; Altering your role through blended approaches

The visual of the ensemble director situated on a podium in front of the ensemble is a time-honored tradition in music education, but is it pedagogically infallible?

General MusicGuest UserMay 16, 2020director, ensemble, teacher, student, rehersal

How To Plan for Next School Year

This session will be about how to plan for next school year.

Teaching Skill, Personal DevelopmentGuest UserMay 16, 2020planning, classroom, management, lesson

Combating Prejudices Instilled by Normative Practices

If educators are given the tools to create dialogue around complex and sensitive topics they can then modify the approaches to suit their needs and comfort levels accordingly.

SEL, Teaching SkillGuest UserMay 16, 2020sel, music, classroom, students, social