Virtual learning during COVID necessitated my ability to have my students progress through conversational solfege via Zoom and other digital platforms. I could teach and assess students by having them unmute themselves and echo or decode individually for the...

Enjoy this informative webinar with Lillie Feierabend who leads participants through Howard Gardner’s Theory on Multiple Intelligences as related to the music classroom. Tapping into the ideas behind Gardner’s theory can inspire multiple ways of approaching musical...

12 German Dances WoO8Beethoven's German Dances were composed in 1795 as an orchestra suite (WoO 8) and then transcribed for piano (in catalogs as Hess 100).  Beethoven shows off his mastery of classical dance forms, foreshadowing ideas that later appeared in his...

Stars and Stripes Forever by John Philip SousaChoreographed by Peggy Lyman-Hayes and John FeierabendIntroduce your students to the lively spirit of John Philip Sousa's “Stars and Stripes Forever” with this exciting new Move It! This activity practices expressive...

Appalachian Spring Mvt. 7 “Simple Gifts” (Preparing the land) Aaron CoplandChoreographed by Peggy Lyman-Hayes and John FeierabendBring Aaron Copland's Appalachian Spring to your First Steps in Music classroom. This activity focuses on expressive movement,...

Explore the wonderful world of SongTales through an exclusive interview with John Feierabend. Learn about the heartwarming story behind the creation of these beloved books, which are rooted in the rich tradition of storytelling and music education. In the First Steps...

Dive into the magic behind the whimsical illustrations of "There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly" with our exclusive video interview featuring the talented illustrator Isaiah Timmons! Fresh from college, Isaiah's creativity knows no bounds as he brings this...

Vocal exploration is essential to develop the speaking and singing voice. It can be defined as vocalizing pitch ranges to coordinate lips, teeth, tongue, and breathing. Music teachers use vocal exploration to promote pitch awareness and healthy singing voices. Many...

Are you ready to take your Conversational Solfege (CS) skills to the next level? Perhaps you've mastered the basics but find yourself stumbling when it comes to guiding your students through Step 5 - Create. Fear not! FAME Teacher Trainer Betsy Greene is here to lend...

Place: India Time: Late nineteenth century, during the British Raj. Act 1 The Hindu faithful go to perform their rites in a sacred Brahmin temple under the high priest, Nilakantha. Nilakantha's daughter Lakmé, and her servant Mallika, are left behind and go down to...