by feierabendmusic | Oct 23, 2019 | FAME Podcast
Ever found yourself wishing your state music standards were more reflective of your practice? In this episode Missy speaks with 3 expert music educators who had a direct hand in the recent revision of the Indiana State Music Standards – learn how they got...
by Tom Hawley | Oct 10, 2019 | FAME Podcast
Have you wondered how, exactly, you should get going with the Arioso part of First Steps in Music? You’ll get a TON to think about in this extra long episode with Dr. Feierabend! Also, at the end of the episode, Missy lists the names of each member of the FAME...
by feierabendmusic | Oct 3, 2019 | Move It
Move It! Mozart’s Rondo Alla Turca (from Piano Sonata No. 11 in A Major, KV 331) Created by Anna Wiles from Tennessee, this Move It! features simple, thoughtful movements that highlight the artful qualities of the music, as well as its melodic shape and form. A few...
by feierabendmusic | Oct 3, 2019 | Articles, FS-General
Parent “Tell Me” Sheet By Connie Greenwood Parents often view First Steps in Music classes as a fun time, playing musically with their children. Although this is a true statement, what they may not understand is the degree of research and...
by feierabendmusic | Oct 3, 2019 | Articles, FS-General
Creative Movement Pose Cards Stephanie Morris (“Stephanie Morris Music” on Teachers Pay Teachers) 26 Poses Kid tested and approved! Games to play: Students move through the room to a steady beat played on a hand drum by the teacher. Strike the gong...
by feierabendmusic | Oct 3, 2019 | Articles, FS-General
First Steps Monthly Planning Form Chris Anne Powers This is what Chris uses when planning for her Kindergarten and First Grade First Steps lessons. They are offered in PDF and Excel form so you can customize them for your classroom. Included is a sample of her...
by feierabendmusic | Oct 3, 2019 | Articles, FS-General
“Wave” Movement Exploration Activity Demonstration First Steps in Music Movement Exploration Series Leslie Weaver, FAME Teacher Trainer Theme 7.2 – Sequential/Simultaneous (Book of Movement Exploration p.45) This is a second grade class...
by feierabendmusic | Oct 3, 2019 | Articles
BRIDGES TO THE COMMUNITY SERIES: PART 4: ASK ME NOTES Lillie H. Feierabend, FAME Teacher Trainer Often a single experience will open the young soul to music for a whole lifetime. This experience cannot be left to chance. It is the duty of the school to provide it....
