by Emily Maurek | Jun 18, 2024 | FS-General, Uncategorized
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...
by Emily Maurek | Jun 18, 2024 | FS-General, Uncategorized
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...
by Emily Maurek | May 20, 2024 | Articles, CS-General, FS-General, News
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...
by Emily Maurek | Mar 1, 2024 | CS-General, FS-General, 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 | 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...