Tag Archives: pedagogy

Resource: Vocal Warm-Ups and Sight-Reading Exercises

I found a fantastic book that every voice teacher should have in their collection, it is called The Private Voice Studio Handbook, written by Joan Frey Boytim. The author is well-known for her many solo compilation books and it is … Continue reading

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Classroom Control – Unruly Students

A tip that I have learned for classroom control with unfamiliar students, especially when substituting in middle school, is a simple one: learn their names. When I take role in class I try to make a notation about something distinctive … Continue reading

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Pinch and Wrap Rap – teaching Orff mallet technique

A rap to teach students how to hold their mallets to play Orff instruments. Written by Kristin Hecht and Susan Meier. Submitted by Miss G. Everyday.  (echo) When I play, (echo) I will say, (echo) Pinch and wrap.  (echo) Pinch … Continue reading

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Elementary Resources – Bibliography and Discography

Music Education Bibliography and Discography By Zadda Bazzy bazzyz[at]manateeschools[dot]net Recorder Do It! Play Recorder by James O. Froseth – book with Cd Recorder Routes I (or any of her other books) – book This book includes Orff arrangements with recorder … Continue reading

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Stickfigure Statues

This is a great idea for body motion and spatial awareness that can be done with music. Simply hold up one of the stick figures and the students must imitate the pose of the stick figure. It’s even more fun … Continue reading

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Winds – Links

General Winds The Practice Room: http://archive.bandlink.org/students/Clinic/Clinic.htm Helpful articles written for students. At a glance I see info on changing a timpano head, trills, teaching the saxophone, and more. Teaching Music Through Performance in Band: http://www.teachingmusic.org/tmtp_band.cfm Woodwind/Brasswind: http://www.wwbw.com/ Brass and Woodwind … Continue reading

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Wind Tech 9.13.10

Today in my wind techniques class we played our instruments together for the first time. For those of you who don’t know, music education majors have to take techniques and pedagogy classes for all the instruments, so we know how … Continue reading

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