Move It! Rialto Ripples, Gershwin

FAME Executive Director and endorsed teacher trainer Emily Maurek wanted to do a piece of American music, and naturally, George Gershwin fits that bill. The tune Rialto Ripples (1917) is his first published and commercial success. The piece was considered a...

Feierside Chat #25 – Morning Dance Program

Continuing her series of chats called “Bridges to the Community,” Lillie Feierabend shares ideas and resources for initiating and developing a Morning Dance Program. This initiative makes it possible for every student to become engaged in dancing as they arrive at...

Move It!: Swan Lake Act II Finale

This Move It! entry was created by Lindsay Jackson and is set to Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s Finale from Act II of Swan Lake. The directions are below. Enjoy!   Download the directions here…. You must be logged in to view this page. Join...

FAME Teacher Spotlight – Andy Himelick

Name: Andrew M. Himelick School District: Carmel Clay Schools Town/City: Carmel State: Indiana Grades Taught & Specialty Area (previously and currently): K – 5 Educational History: Bachelor of Music degree in Music Education – Butler University Kodály...

Feierside Chat #24 – All School Sing

In Feierside Chat #24, Lillie continues her series on Bridges to the Community by sharing tips and ideas for presenting an All-School Sing.  Whatever your time and schedule constraints, you too can gather your school community together for a few moments of shared...

Move It!: Estonian Lullaby

This Move It! entry was created by David Rankine and is set to Estonian Lullaby by Arvo Part. The directions are below. Enjoy! https://player.vimeo.com/video/185676555   Estonian Lullaby directions…. You must be logged in to view this page. Join now at...

FAME Teacher Spotlight – Connie Greenwood

Name: Connie Greenwood School System: Independent Music Contractor Town/City: West Hartford/Simsbury State: Connecticut Education: Bachelor of Music from The Hartt School, University of Hartford; Master of Music Education from The Hartt School, University of Hartford...

Feierside Chat #23 – Ask Me Notes

Continuing her series of chats called “Bridges to the Community,” Lillie Feierabend shares this great chat on “Ask Me” sheets.  Originally intended to bring music into the home, “Ask Me” sheets proved to serve several additional purposes as well.  Here are...