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Simple Music Symbols Quiz

This is a quiz appropriate for probably 3rd-6th beginners to music. I’ve realized that most kids easily get basic symbols confused, and often do not know the name of the symbols they are reading. This assessment gives some brief explanation … Continue reading

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Resource: FREE Music Lesson Plans

Check out this database of music lesson plans from Hillsborough Countyu Schools: Music Curriculum Search You will need to enter the provided username and password. I have not examined these lesson plans in detail, but when you log in you … Continue reading

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Don’t Date a Girl Who Teaches (Humor)

Don’t Date a Girl Who Teachers (Humor) Just a funny article my friend “Miss M.” shared the other day. Thought my readers might get a giggle out of this one!

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Encompass Music

Encompass Music I don’t typically do much more on my blog than, well, blog. But I recently decided I should probably start “following” some blogs that might interest me, and check out some of my own followers. One of the … Continue reading

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Listening Map – Mussorgsky’s “Promenade”

This is one of my favorite lessons. I’ve taught it in class before, and I have used it in several of my college courses as well. I have included all the elements needed to teach this lesson. If you use … Continue reading

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