by Emily Maurek | Mar 1, 2024 | Move It
Download the movement directions Wouck Move It_Scherzo-Prestissimo Schubert String Quartet No. 10 The Directions A- :00 – :22 Bend to pick an imaginary flower with the right hand, then left hand. Raise both arms and lower them to the sides, expressing the joy of...
by Emily Maurek | Feb 22, 2024 | Webinars
The replay of this webinar, along with FAME’s previous PD webinars, will be housed on the FAME membership website HERE and will be available to all registrants through Wednesday, 3/13/24. The video will continue to be available in the webinar page on the FAME member...
by Emily Maurek | Jan 24, 2024 | FS-General, Move It
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...
by Emily Maurek | Jan 23, 2024 | Articles, FS-General
Who doesn’t love a good book? Books are like old friends; we never get tired of them! Here are some wonderful books that can be used to support the eight parts of the First Steps in Music curriculum. Have fun sharing books with your students as they become...
by Emily Maurek | Dec 3, 2023 | Move It
Famously enjoyed during the annual ‘Last Night at the Proms’ at Royal Albert Hall, the sea-song ‘Jack’s the Lad’ (hornpipe) has always been a crowd favourite. With its origins as a sailor’s dance on cramped and crowded ships, the...
by Emily Maurek | Nov 20, 2023 | Webinars
The music of the United States is a result of the often-hidden connections among cultural groups in our diverse society. Music, instruments, and songs tell the story of the ordinary and extraordinary people who have populated the country and propelled it into the 21st...
by Emily Maurek | Nov 17, 2023 | Articles, FS-General
The traditional Chanukah song Maoz Tzur ( Rock of Ages) with its hymn-like structure has regularly been, from my experience over the years of leading traditional Jewish songs, the most un-requested Chanukah song I’ve ever encountered. Being the oldest...
by Emily Maurek | Nov 13, 2023 | Move It
The candy canes have gone wild to the music of Trepak from The Nutcracker! Created by green-screen expert and FAME-Endorsed teacher trainer David Rankine, this Move It! will delight your students and community this holiday season! Get the Directions David Rankine has...
by Emily Maurek | Nov 13, 2023 | Move It
A new Move-It based on Jacques Offenbach’s famous composition based on the high-kicking dance “The Can Can”. This Move-it was choreographed by Peggy Lyman Hayes and John Feierabend. This recording of them premiering their work at the...
