by David Vandewalker | Oct 4, 2021 | Articles, CS-Instrumental, Uncategorized
First Steps in Instrumental Music – Arrangements for Beginning Band by Quincy Hilliard The Instrumental Committee, chaired by Carol Swinchoski, is thrilled to announce the premier First Steps Instrumental Commission! Focusing on first and second year band...
by David Vandewalker | Jan 18, 2021 | Articles, Teacher Trainer Corner
5 Free Tech Resources to Integrate into First Steps By Amy M. Burns With our teaching situations in a constant state of change from in-person with restrictions, to hybrid, to remote, keeping the First Steps in Music for Preschool and Beyond...
by David Vandewalker | Jan 18, 2021 | FS-General, Teacher Trainer Corner
Winter Songs and Dances to Light in the Darkest Months By Stephanie Schall-Brazee Celebrating the seasons in the music classroom is very special! The following are a few of my favorite activities to share during November and December. Although it is the...
by David Vandewalker | Jan 18, 2021 | Teacher Trainer Corner
Feierabend Friendly Seesaw Activities by Chris Anne Powers Seesaw is one of many platforms available to engage students in meaningful music making, especially during these crazy, Covid times. Teacher Trainer Chris Anne Powers shares examples of...
by Tom Hawley | Sep 28, 2020 | Articles, CS-General, Teacher Trainer Corner
by Dr. Missy Strong A technique for Unit 3, Step 6 (Read – Rote) at a Distance Some of my best ideas come to me spontaneously and are, to be honest, quite simple. This past week was my first teaching in person in over six months. I tried to make a simple...
by Tom Hawley | Sep 28, 2020 | Articles, CS-Instrumental, Teacher Trainer Corner
by James O. Froseth Beginning band education researcher Professor Emeritus James Froseth shares distance learning videos. These instrument specific rhythm reading videos take a sound before sight approach. These videos can be shared with your...